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The unlikely pairing of Meryl and Roseanne Barr in the movie "She-Devil" unsurprisingly turned out to be a flop, but she had success with "Postcards from the Edge," opposite Shirley MacLaine. We've lost count now, but Meryl was nominated for an Oscar for this role, too. This might be a good time to mention that Streep has been nominated for more Academy Awards (14) than any other actor. —Xfinity Entertainment Staff (Photo: Columbia) The opinions expressed are solely those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of Comcast.
Meryl StreepIs there anything that Meryl Streep can't do? Her superior acting skills, singing ability and uncanny talent for accents have made her the most revered actress - and the most Academy-Award nominated actress in Hollywood. —Xfinity Entertainment Staff (Photos: Getty Images) The opinions expressed are solely those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of Comcast.
From Mary Louis ...Born Mary Louise Streep in New Jersey (her mother combined the two names to create 'Meryl'), Streep was a cheerleader and homecoming queen. She took acting and singing lessons, which led her to Vassar College and the Yale School of Drama. —Xfinity Entertainment Staff (Photo: United Artists) The opinions expressed are solely those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of Comcast.
Meryl on the Mov...Meryl starred in Broadway plays in the late 1970s, then moved on to TV, capturing an Emmy for her work in the 1978 miniseries "Holocaust" and the attention of the film community. —Xfinity Entertainment Staff (Photo by Bryan Bedder/Getty Images) The opinions expressed are solely those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of Comcast.
Meryl's Big Movi...Streep made a big impression as the wife of a troubled Vietnam vet in the 1979 film "The Deer Hunter," and was nominated for her first Academy Award for best supporting actress. —Xfinity Entertainment Staff (Photo by Evening Standard/Getty Images) The opinions expressed are solely those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of Comcast.
Meryl Gets Marri...Sadly, Streep's boyfriend and "Deer Hunter" co-star John Cazale died of bone cancer in 1978. Later that same year, she married sculptor Donald Gummer (pictured). The two are still married and have four children. —Xfinity Entertainment Staff (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images) The opinions expressed are solely those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of Comcast.
Meryl Takes 'Man...In 1979, Meryl starred as Woody Allen's ex-wife in the "Annie Hall" follow-up "Manhattan." —Xfinity Entertainment Staff (Photo: United Artists) The opinions expressed are solely those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of Comcast.
Meryl Takes Home...Everyone knows it's an honor just to be nominated, but Streep actually won an Oscar the second time she was nominated. The award was for her role opposite Dustin Hoffman in "Kramer vs. Kramer." —Xfinity Entertainment Staff (Photo: Columbia) The opinions expressed are solely those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of Comcast.
Meryl Makes It T...Her portrayal of two parallel characters in the 1981 film "The French Lieutenant's Woman" brought Streep her third Academy Award nomination. —Xfinity Entertainment Staff (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images) The opinions expressed are solely those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of Comcast.
Streep in 'Sophi...Meryl wowed audiences with her tour-de-force performance - and perfect Polish accent - in the wrenching 1982 film "Sophie's Choice." —Xfinity Entertainment Staff (Photo: Universal) The opinions expressed are solely those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of Comcast.
Streep' s SecondAnd picked up her second Academy Award for best actress in 1983 for her portrayal of concentration camp survivor Sophie Zawistowski. —Xfinity Entertainment Staff (Photo: Universal) The opinions expressed are solely those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of Comcast.
Streep in 'Silkw...Meryl was on a hot streak during the 1980s, starring as a factory whistleblower in "Silkwood," which resulted in Oscar nomination number five. —Xfinity Entertainment Staff(Photo: ABC Motion Pictures) The opinions expressed are solely those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of Comcast.
Streep's SixthOscar nomination number six was for her role as Danish plantation owner Karen Blixen in Sydney Pollack's grand epic "Out of Africa." —Xfinity Entertainment Staff (Photo: Universal) The opinions expressed are solely those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of Comcast.
Streep on SafariShe didn't win this time, but the sweeping love story, starring hunky Robert Redford as her romantic interest made audiences swoon. —Xfinity Entertainment Staff (Photo: Universal) The opinions expressed are solely those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of Comcast.
Meryl's Movie Ma...In 1985, Meryl paired up with Jack Nicholson for two successful films: "Heartburn," writer Nora Ephron's semi-autobiographical story of her marriage to reporter Carl Bernstein and... —Xfinity Entertainment Staff (AP Photo/Kevork Djansezian) The opinions expressed are solely those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of Comcast.
Meryl Streep"Ironweed," where they played desperate alcoholics during the Depression. Both Streep and Nicholson were nominated for Oscars for their performances. —Xfinity Entertainment Staff (Photo by Liaison) The opinions expressed are solely those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of Comcast.
A Dingo Ate Your...In 1988, Streep pulled out a flawless Aussie accent in "A Cry in the Dark," starring as a mother accused of murdering her own child. The film was based on the true story of Lindy Chamberlain, who claimed a dingo took her baby on a camping trip. The film won Streep yet another Oscar nomination, but it was the mocking line 'the dingo ate your baby' uttered by Elaine on an episode of "Seinfeld" that ended up as the most memorable moment of this movie. —Xfinity Entertainment Staff(Photo: Cannon Entertainment) The opinions expressed are solely those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of Comcast.
Meryl and MacLai...The unlikely pairing of Meryl and Roseanne Barr in the movie "She-Devil" unsurprisingly turned out to be a flop, but she had success with "Postcards from the Edge," opposite Shirley MacLaine. We've lost count now, but Meryl was nominated for an Oscar for this role, too. This might be a good time to mention that Streep has been nominated for more Academy Awards (14) than any other actor. —Xfinity Entertainment Staff (Photo: Columbia) The opinions expressed are solely those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of Comcast.
Streep StretchesThroughout the 1990s, Streep expanded her range from period dramas to goofy comedies like "Death Becomes Her," action movies like "The River Wild"... —Xfinity Entertainment Staff (Photo: Universal) The opinions expressed are solely those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of Comcast.
Meryl in 'Madiso...... and into weepy chick-flick territory with the movie version of the book "The Bridges of Madison County" which earned her another Academy Award nomination. —Xfinity Entertainment Staff (Photo: Warner Brothers) The opinions expressed are solely those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of Comcast.
Sick StreepStreep starred as a mother suffering from cancer, opposite Renee Zellweger in "One True Thing," which brought her nomination number 11... —Xfinity Entertainment Staff (Photo: Universal) The opinions expressed are solely those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of Comcast.
Meryl's 'Music'... number 12 came from the 1999 film "Music of the Heart," where she played a violin teacher to children in Harlem. To prepare for the role, the famously dedicated Streep practiced violin for six hours a day. —Xfinity Entertainment Staff (Photo: Miramax) The opinions expressed are solely those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of Comcast.
Smart StreepStreep picked up Oscar nomination number 13 for her role as author Susan Orlean in the offbeat film "Adaptation." —Xfinity Entertainment Staff (Photo: Columbia) The opinions expressed are solely those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of Comcast.
Streep in 'Snick...Not afraid to delve into anything, Meryl played an appealingly paranoid aunt in the children's film "Lemony Snicket's A Series of Unfortunate Events." —Xfinity Entertainment Staff (Photo: Paramount) The opinions expressed are solely those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of Comcast.
Streep SingsMeryl joined Garrison Keillor in the film version of the radio show "A Prairie Home Companion" and sang her heart out. She also got a chance to show off her marvelous Minnesota accent. —Xfinity Entertainment Staff (Photo: Picturehouse) The opinions expressed are solely those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of Comcast.
The Meryl Wears ...Her deliciously devilish turn as a fictional magazine editor/boss from hell in "The Devil Wears Prada" showed a fearsome - and fierce - side of Streep that is seldom seen. The Academy appreciated her work, sending another Best Actress nomination her way. —Xfinity Entertainment Staff(Photo: 20th Century Fox) The opinions expressed are solely those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of Comcast.
Mama MerylOf Meryl's four children, so far only her daughter Mamie Gummer has decided to pursue acting as a career. Meryl and Mamie starred together in the 2007 film "Evening." —Xfinity Entertainment Staff (Photo by Peter Kramer/Getty Images) The opinions expressed are solely those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of Comcast.
'Mamma' MerylStreep sang again in 2008, along with costar Pierce Brosnan, in the film version of the ABBA-inspired musical, "Mamma Mia!" The film earned Meryl a nod at the Gloden Globe Award for Best Actress. —Xfinity Entertainment Staff (Photo by Getty Images) The opinions expressed are solely those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of Comcast.
Singin' StreepMeryl Streep starred in "Mamma Mia!" with costars Christine Baranski and Julie Walters who play her supportive (and hilarious) friends. —Xfinity Entertainment Staff(Photo: Universal) The opinions expressed are solely those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of Comcast.
Sister StreepIn 2008, Streep starred in another film version of a theater production: the dramatic play "Doubt." Meryl portrays a nun in the movie, which garnered the actress nominations for both an Academy Award and a Golden Globe award. —Xfinity Entertainment Staff (Photo: Miramax)
Meryl Triumphs -...Meryl Streep wins her second Screen Actors Guild Award for her performance in "Doubt" and triumphantly holds her well-earned trophy. —Xfinity Entertainment Staff(Photo by Jason Merritt/Getty Images)
Meryl & Her FansMeryl has no shortage of fans; here she walks over to give her autograph to adoring fans. —Xfinity Entertainment Staff(Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images)
Streep Takes on ...Meryl Streep teams up with her "Doubt" co-star Amy Adams in the film "Julie & Julia." Meryl plays Julia Child, a famous chef whose cookbook has 524 recipes - all of which Julie (Amy Adams) aspires to cook. —Xfinity Entertainment Staff (Photo: Sony Pictures)
'It's Complicate...Streep starred alongside Alec Baldwin and Steve Martin in 2010's 'It's Complicated.' She was nominated for a Golden Globe Award for Best Actress - Motion Picture Musical or Comedy for her work in the film. —Xfinity Entertainment Staff(Photo: Universal)
Critics Choice M...Meryl Streep, left, and Sandra Bullock kiss as they tie for the award of best actress on stage at the 15th Annual Critics Choice Movie Awards on Friday, Jan. 15, 2010. —Xfinity Entertainment Staff(AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)
Mysterious MerylDespite her record 16 Academy Award nominations (and two wins), her 25 Golden Globe nominations (and seven wins), two Emmy awards and a slew of other honors, Streep is rarely in the spotlight. Unlike many of her peers, she has steered clear of the red carpet - and of controversy and concentrated on her craft. The results - and the awards - speak for themselves. —Xfinity Entertainment Staff (Photo by Frazer Harrison/Getty Images) The opinions expressed are solely those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of Comcast.
