Meryl Streep, born Mary Louise Streep on June 22, 1949, in Summit, New Jersey, is an American actress known for her remarkable versatility and accent adaptability. She has been described as “the best actress of her generation.” Streep’s illustrious career spans over four decades, during which she has received numerous accolades:
Academy Awards: She holds a record 21 Academy Award nominations, winning three.
Golden Globe Awards: Streep has received 33 Golden Globe Award nominations, winning eight.
Stage Debut: She made her stage debut in 1975 in Trelawny of the Wells and received a Tony Award nomination the following year.
Film Career: Streep’s feature film debut was in Julia (1977). She won her first Oscar nomination for The Deer Hunter (1978) and later won Best Supporting Actress for Kramer vs. Kramer (1979) and Best Actress for Sophie’s Choice (1982).
Continued Success: Throughout the 1980s and 1990s, Streep gained critical acclaim for films like Out of Africa, Death Becomes Her, and The Bridges of Madison County.
Recent Roles: Streep reclaimed stardom in the 2000s and beyond with roles in Adaptation, The Devil Wears Prada, Doubt, Mamma Mia!, Julie & Julia, The Iron Lady, and more.
Television: Her TV roles include Angels in America, Big Little Lies, and Only Murders in the Building.
Honorary Awards: Streep has received the AFI Life Achievement Award, Kennedy Center Honor, National Medal of Arts, and more.
