Meryl Streep

Basic Information:

• Name: Mary Louise Streep

• Date of Birth: June 22, 1949

• Nationality: American

• Profession: Actress

• Social Media Links: (Meryl Streep does not maintain official public social media accounts)

• Spouse: Don Gummer (m. 1978–2017)

• Children: Louisa Jacobson, Grace Gummer, Mamie Gummer, Henry Wolfe

Biography:

Mary Louise "Meryl" Streep (born June 22, 1949) is an American actress renowned for her versatility and ability to embody diverse characters. Born in Summit, New Jersey, to Mary Wilkinson Streep, a commercial artist, and Harry William Streep Jr., a pharmaceutical executive, Streep demonstrated an early interest in acting, participating in school plays and community theater.

She studied at Vassar College, earning a B.A. in 1971, and later at the Yale School of Drama, where she honed her acting skills. Upon graduation, Streep began her professional career on the New York stage in the mid-1970s, quickly gaining recognition for her talent.

Streep transitioned to film and television, earning her first Oscar nomination for her role in The Deer Hunter (1978). She won her first Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress for Kramer vs. Kramer (1979). Her career continued to ascend, marked by critically acclaimed performances in films like Sophie's Choice (1982), for which she won her second Oscar, and Out of Africa (1985).

Throughout her career, Streep has consistently chosen roles that challenge her and showcase her range, solidifying her status as one of the most respected and influential actors of her generation.

Career Timeline:

• 1975: Broadway debut in Trelawny of the 'Wells.'

• 1977: Film debut in Julia.

• 1978: First Oscar nomination for The Deer Hunter.

• 1979: Wins first Oscar for Kramer vs. Kramer.

• 1982: Wins second Oscar for Sophie's Choice.

• 1985: Stars in Out of Africa, a major commercial and critical success.

• 1995: Stars in The Bridges of Madison County, also a commercial and critical success.

• 2006: Stars in The Devil Wears Prada, another critically acclaimed and commercially successful film.

• 2011: Wins third Oscar for The Iron Lady.

• 2014: Features in Into the Woods.

• 2016: Takes on the role of Florence Foster Jenkins.

• 2017: Takes on the role in The Post.

• 2018: Returns to the screen in Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again.

• 2019: Takes on the role in Little Women.

• 2020: Appears in both The Prom and Let Them All Talk.

• 2021: Is featured in Don't Look Up.

Achievements:

• Awards & Recognition:

  • Three Academy Awards (Best Supporting Actress for Kramer vs. Kramer, Best Actress for Sophie's Choice and The Iron Lady).

  • Nine Golden Globe Awards.

  • Three Primetime Emmy Awards.

  • Numerous Screen Actors Guild Awards, Tony Award nominations, and British Academy Film Awards (BAFTA).

  • AFI Life Achievement Award in 2004.

  • Kennedy Center Honors in 2011.

• Philanthropic Work: Streep is a supporter of various charitable organizations focused on education, arts, and human rights. She has worked with organizations such as Oxfam and Equality Now, advocating for women's rights and gender equality.

Key Quotes:

• "The great gift of human beings is that we have the power of empathy."

• "You don't have to be angry; you don't have to be particularly charismatic. You just have to be yourself."

• "My advice: Don't waste so much time worrying about your skin or your weight. Develop what you do, what you put your hands on in the world."

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