Meryl Streep – Full Biography

Basic Information

• Full Name: Mary Louise “Meryl” Streep
• Date of Birth: June 22, 1949
• Place of Birth: Summit, New Jersey, USA
• Nationality: American
• Profession: Actress
• Height: 5 feet 6 inches (168 cm)
• Years Active: 1975–present
• Known For: The Devil Wears Prada (2006), Sophie’s Choice (1982), The Iron Lady (2011), Mamma Mia! (2008), Kramer vs. Kramer (1979), Doubt (2008)

🌱 Early Life & Education

Meryl Streep was born in Summit, New Jersey, to Harry Streep Jr., a pharmaceutical executive, and Mary Wilkinson Streep, an artist.

She studied drama at Vassar College and later earned a Master’s in Fine Arts (MFA) from the Yale School of Drama.

Before becoming a film actress, she performed in Broadway plays.

🎭 Acting Career

1️⃣ Early Career (1975–1979)

• Broadway Debut: Trelawny of the Wells (1975).
• Film Debut: Julia (1977) – Played a small role.
• Breakthrough Film: The Deer Hunter (1978) – Nominated for Best Supporting Actress at the Oscars.
• Kramer vs. Kramer (1979) – Won her first Academy Award.

2️⃣ Rise to Stardom (1980s–1990s)

• Sophie’s Choice (1982) – Won Best Actress at the Oscars.
• Out of Africa (1985) – Nominated for Best Actress.
• A Cry in the Dark (1988) – Won Best Actress at Cannes Film Festival.
• The Bridges of Madison County (1995) – Nominated for Best Actress.

3️⃣ Versatility & Awards (2000s–2010s)

• The Devil Wears Prada (2006) – Played Miranda Priestly, an iconic role.
• Mamma Mia! (2008) – Musical hit.
• Doubt (2008) – Nominated for Best Actress at the Oscars.
• The Iron Lady (2011) – Played Margaret Thatcher, won her third Oscar.
• Into the Woods (2014) – Nominated for Best Supporting Actress.

4️⃣ Recent Projects (2020–Present)

• The Prom (2020) – Netflix musical.
• Don’t Look Up (2021) – Played the US President.
• Only Murders in the Building (2023, TV) – Comedy-drama series.

🏆 Major Awards & Achievements

🎭 Academy Awards (Oscars)

🏆 3 Wins, 21 Nominations (Most nominated actress in history!)
✔️ Best Supporting Actress – Kramer vs. Kramer (1979)
✔️ Best Actress – Sophie’s Choice (1982)
✔️ Best Actress – The Iron Lady (2011)

🏆 Golden Globe Awards (9 Wins, 32 Nominations)

✔️ Most Wins in Golden Globe History.

📺 Primetime Emmy Awards

✔️ 2 Wins (Angels in America & Holocaust).

🎬 BAFTA Awards

✔️ 2 Wins (The Iron Lady, The French Lieutenant’s Woman).

🎖️ Other Honors

✔️ Presidential Medal of Freedom (2014) – Awarded by Barack Obama.
✔️ Cecil B. DeMille Lifetime Achievement Award (2017, Golden Globes).

📢 Personal Life & Activism

• Married to: Sculptor Don Gummer (1978–2023, separated).
• Children: 4, including actress Mamie Gummer.
• Activism: Supports women’s rights, LGBTQ+ rights, environmental causes, and arts education.

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