Meryl Streep

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Credits: 20th Century Fox
Full Name
Mary Louise Streep
Born
June 22nd, 1949
Height
5ft 6in
Hometown
Bernardsville, New Jersey, United States
Net Worth
Estimated $160 million
Partner
Don Gummer
Family
Meryl Streep was born to Mary Wilkinson Streep, a commercial artist and art editor, and Harry William Streep Jr, a pharmaceutical executive. She has two younger brothers, Dana and Harry William Streep III. Streep married sculptor Don Gummer in 1978, and they have four children: Henry Wolfe Gummer, Mamie Gummer, Grace Gummer and Louisa Jacobson, all of whom have pursued creative careers.
Top Movies
'Sophie's Choice', 'Kramer vs Kramer', 'The Devil Wears Prada', 'The Deer Hunter', 'The Iron Lady'
Top Shows
'Big Little Lies', 'Angels in America', 'Only Murders in the Building'
Awards
Primetime Emmy Award for 'Outstanding Lead Actress in a Miniseries or a Movie' (1978), Academy Award for 'Best Supporting Actress' (1980), Bafta Award for 'Best Actress in a Leading Role' (1982), Academy Award for 'Best Actress' (1983), Primetime Emmy Award for 'Outstanding Lead Actress in a Miniseries or a Movie' (2004), Golden Globe Cecil B DeMille Award (2017), Academy Award for 'Best Actress' (2012)
Fun Facts
Meryl Streep holds the record for the most Academy Award acting nominations, with 21 nominations across her career. Before pursuing acting professionally, Streep considered studying law but missed her interview after oversleeping, deciding instead to continue with drama. Meryl Streep is renowned for mastering a wide range of accents, often working extensively with dialect coaches to prepare for her roles.
Related Actors
Glenn Close, Jessica Lange, Viola Davis, Emma Thompson, Frances McDormand

Meryl Streep is an American actor widely regarded as one of the greatest performers in the history of cinema. Renowned for her extraordinary versatility, command of accents and emotional depth, she has built a career spanning more than five decades across film, television and theatre.

After emerging as one of Hollywood’s leading talents in the late 1970s, Streep earned acclaim for performances in films including ‘Kramer vs Kramer’, ‘Sophie’s Choice’, ‘The Devil Wears Prada’ and ‘The Iron Lady’. She holds the record for the most Academy Award acting nominations, reflecting her remarkable consistency and range. Equally adept in drama, comedy and musicals, Streep remains one of the most respected figures in the entertainment industry, influencing generations of actors through her craft and dedication.

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Meryl Streep is an American actor widely regarded as one of the greatest performers in film history, celebrated for her versatility and record number of Academy Award acting nominations.
Meryl Streep has won three Academy Awards: 'Best Supporting Actress' for 'Kramer vs Kramer' and 'Best Actress' for 'Sophie's Choice' and 'The Iron Lady'.
Meryl Streep is best known for acclaimed performances in films including 'Sophie's Choice', 'Kramer vs Kramer', 'The Devil Wears Prada', 'The Deer Hunter' and 'The Iron Lady'.
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