Streep

Streep most commonly refers to the American actress Meryl Streep (born December 22, 1949), who is widely regarded as one of the greatest actors of her generation. She studied acting at Vassar College and the Yale School of Drama and began her career on the stage before transitioning to film in the late 1970s.

Streep’s breakthrough came with The Deer Hunter (1978), and she won her first Academy Award for Kramer vs. Kramer (1979). She has since received 21 Oscar nominations, the most of any performer, and has won three competitive Academy Awards: Best Supporting Actress for Kramer vs. Kramer (1979), Best Actress for Sophie's Choice (1983), and Best Actress for The Iron Lady (2011). Notable later roles include The Devil Wears Prada (2006), Doubt (2008), Julie & Julia (2009), and Don’t Look Up (2021).

Her work is characterized by versatility, precise use of accents, and a capacity for immersive character transformation. Streep has appeared in a wide range of genres, from intimate dramas to large-scale biographical films, and is recognized for sustaining high levels of performance across a broad repertoire.

Streep is married to sculptor Don Gummer since 1978, and the couple has four children. Beyond acting, she has supported arts organizations and various charitable and political causes, and has been a prominent figure in discussions of film, theatre, and women’s representation in the arts.