Discover the defining moments in the early life of Meryl Streep. From birth to education, explore key events.
Meryl Streep is a highly acclaimed American actress renowned for her versatility and mastery of accents. Often hailed as one of the greatest actresses of her generation, her career spans over five decades. She has garnered numerous awards, including three Academy Awards, two British Academy Film Awards, eight Golden Globe Awards, four Emmy Awards, and two Screen Actors Guild Awards. Streep has also received nominations for seven Grammy Awards and a Tony Award, demonstrating her wide-ranging talent and impact on the entertainment industry.
On June 22, 1949, Mary Louise "Meryl" Streep was born. She would become an acclaimed American actress known for her versatility.
In 1963, Meryl Streep's family moved to Bernardsville, New Jersey, where she attended Bernards High School, marking a new phase in her education and upbringing.
In 1964, The movie "Doubt" is set at a Bronx Catholic school.
In 1969, Meryl Streep starred in the play Miss Julie at Vassar College, which gained her attention across the campus, marking a significant moment in her early acting career.
In 1970, Meryl Streep enrolled as a visiting student at Dartmouth College, further expanding her educational experiences.
In 1971, Meryl Streep received her AB degree in drama cum laude from Vassar College, marking a significant achievement in her formal education.
In 1971, the events of Steven Spielberg's political drama "The Post" took place, centering on The Washington Post's publication of the Pentagon Papers.
In 1975, Meryl Streep had her first professional jobs at the Eugene O'Neill Theater Center's National Playwrights Conference and moved to New York City, marking the start of her professional acting career and her transition to the New York theater scene.
In 1975, Meryl Streep received her MFA in drama from Yale, marking the culmination of her formal training in acting.
On March 12, 1978, John Cazale, Meryl Streep's partner, passed away after battling lung cancer, an event that deeply affected Streep.
In March 1978, actor John Cazale, with whom Meryl Streep lived, passed away after battling lung cancer. Streep had been caring for him during his illness.
In 1979, Meryl Streep and Don Gummer welcomed their first child, Henry Wolfe Gummer, who is a musician.
In 1983, Meryl Streep and Don Gummer welcomed their second child, Mary Willa "Mamie" Gummer, who is an actress.
In 1985, Meryl Streep and her family moved into a $1.8-million private estate in Connecticut.
In 1986, Meryl Streep and Don Gummer welcomed their third child, Grace Jane Gummer, who is an actress.
In 1990, Meryl Streep and her family purchased a $3-million mansion in Brentwood, Los Angeles, later moving back to Connecticut.
In 1991, Meryl Streep and Don Gummer welcomed their fourth child, Louisa Jacobson Gummer, who is an actress.
In 1991, The University of Iowa shooting occurred, which inspired the movie "Dark Matter".
In December 2008, Meryl Streep alluded to her lack of religious belief in an interview.
In 2009, when asked about religion, Meryl Streep stated that she does not follow any doctrine and does not belong to any religious institution.
In 2015, Meryl Streep identified as a humanist and supported the Equal Rights Amendment, sending letters to members of U.S. Congress with the book "Equal Means Equal".
In March 2016, Meryl Streep signed a letter asking for gender equality throughout the world.
On April 25, 2017, Meryl Streep publicly supported the campaign to free Oleg Sentsov, a Ukrainian filmmaker, who was jailed in Siberia. She was photographed with Ukrainian lawmaker Mustafa Nayyem at the PEN America Annual Literary Gala, holding a "Free Sentsov" sign where Sentsov received the 2017 PEN/Barbey Freedom to Write award.
In 2017, Meryl Streep introduced choreographer Carmen de Lavallade at the Kennedy Center Honors, showcasing her connection to influential figures in the arts.
In 2018, Meryl Streep and Don Gummer were last publicly seen together at the 90th Academy Awards.
In 2018, Meryl Streep collaborated with 300 women in Hollywood to set up the Time's Up initiative to protect women from harassment and discrimination.
In June 2023, Meryl Streep was reported as one of the A-List members of the SAG-AFTRA who signed a letter threatening to strike.
In 2023, it was reported that Meryl Streep and Don Gummer had been separated for more than six years.
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