History of Meryl Streep in Timeline
Meryl Streep is a highly acclaimed American actress, renowned for her versatility, technical skill, and mastery of dialects. A Vassar College and Yale School of Drama graduate, Streep is known for creating characters with psychological depth and agency. In addition to her acting career, she actively advocates for gender equality, labor rights, and challenging the male gaze in the film industry.
June 22, 1949: Meryl Streep's Birth
On June 22, 1949, Mary Louise "Meryl" Streep was born. She would become an American actress, renowned for her versatility, technical precision, and command of dialects.
1962: Mamma Roma influenced role in The Bridges of Madison County
In 1995, Meryl Streep viewed Pier Paolo Pasolini's Mamma Roma, a 1962 film, before filming The Bridges of Madison County.
1963: Family Moved to Bernardsville, New Jersey
In 1963, Meryl Streep's family moved to Bernardsville, New Jersey, where she attended Bernards High School.
1964: Reference to the Original Mary Poppins Film
In 2018, Meryl Streep played a supporting part in Rob Marshall's "Mary Poppins Returns", a musical sequel to the 1964 film "Mary Poppins".
1969: Starred in Miss Julie at Vassar College
In 1969, Meryl Streep acted in the play Miss Julie at Vassar College, gaining attention across the campus.
1970: Enrolled as a visiting student at Dartmouth College
In 1970, Meryl Streep enrolled as a visiting student at Dartmouth College.
1971: Earned AB in Drama Cum Laude
In 1971, Meryl Streep earned her AB in drama cum laude from Vassar College.
1971: Setting of The Post
In 2017, Meryl Streep starred in "The Post", which centers on The Washington Post's publication of the 1971 Pentagon Papers.
1975: Professional Stage Debut
In 1975, Meryl Streep began her professional stage career in Trelawny of the Wells.
1975: Earned MFA in Drama from Yale
In 1975, Meryl Streep earned her MFA in drama from Yale School of Drama.
1975: Professional Jobs at Eugene O'Neill Theater Center and Move to NYC
In 1975, Meryl Streep had one of her first professional jobs at the Eugene O'Neill Theater Center's National Playwrights Conference and moved to New York City, where she was cast in Trelawny of the Wells.
1976: Broadway Performances and Tony Nomination
In 1976, Meryl Streep appeared in the double bill of 27 Wagons Full of Cotton and A Memory of Two Mondays on Broadway, receiving a Tony Award nomination.
1976: Meeting John Cazale
In 1976, Meryl Streep met actor John Cazale while they were both in a production of William Shakespeare's 'Measure for Measure' at the Delacorte Theater.
1976: A Memory of Two Mondays and 27 Wagons Full of Cotton
In 1976, Meryl Streep starred in the Broadway theatre productions 'A Memory of Two Mondays' and '27 Wagons Full of Cotton'.
1977: John Cazale's Lung Cancer Diagnosis
In 1977, John Cazale, Meryl Streep's partner, was diagnosed with lung cancer. They were living together at the time.
1977: First Feature Film Role in Julia
In 1977, Meryl Streep had her first feature film role opposite Jane Fonda in Julia. However, most of her scenes were edited out.
1977: Julia and The Cherry Orchard
In 1977, Meryl Streep starred in the film 'Julia' and the Broadway production of 'The Cherry Orchard'.
1977: Film Debut in Julia
In 1977, Meryl Streep transitioned to film with a role in Julia.
March 12, 1978: Death of John Cazale
On March 12, 1978, John Cazale, Meryl Streep's partner, died after battling lung cancer. Streep had been nursing him until his death.
March 1978: John Cazale's death
In March 1978, John Cazale, Meryl Streep's partner, passed away after being diagnosed with lung cancer in 1977.
May 1978: Theater in America Television Production
In May 1978, Meryl Streep played the supporting role of Leilah in Wendy Wasserstein's Uncommon Women and Others in a "Theater in America" television production.
1978: Role in The Deer Hunter
In 1978, Meryl Streep played the role of Robert De Niro's girlfriend in the war film The Deer Hunter to stay close to John Cazale.
1978: Academy Award Nomination for The Deer Hunter
In 1978, Meryl Streep received her first Academy Award nomination for her performance in The Deer Hunter.
1978: The Deer Hunter and Holocaust
In 1978, Meryl Streep starred in 'The Deer Hunter' and the miniseries 'Holocaust'.
1979: Roles in The Seduction of Joe Tynan and Manhattan
In 1979, Meryl Streep accepted a role in The Seduction of Joe Tynan and performed the role of Katherine in The Taming of the Shrew for Shakespeare in the Park. That same year she played a supporting role as the former girlfriend turned lesbian in Manhattan.
1979: Began workshopping Alice in Concert
In 1979, Meryl Streep began workshopping Alice in Concert, a musical version of Alice's Adventures in Wonderland.
1979: Kramer vs. Kramer
In 1979, Meryl Streep starred in 'Kramer vs. Kramer'.
1979: The Seduction of Joe Tynan
In 1979, Meryl Streep used a southern American accent in 'The Seduction of Joe Tynan'.
1979: First Oscar Win for Kramer vs. Kramer
In 1979, Meryl Streep won her first Oscar for her role in Kramer vs. Kramer after advocating to rewrite her character's courtroom testimony.
1979: Awards for Film Releases
In 1979, Meryl Streep won the Golden Globe Award and the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress for her role in Kramer vs. Kramer. She also received awards from the Los Angeles Film Critics Association, National Board of Review and National Society of Film Critics for her collective work in her three film releases of that year.
1979: Birth of Henry Wolfe Gummer
In 1979, Meryl Streep's first child, Henry Wolfe Gummer, was born.
December 1980: Alice in Concert at New York's Public Theater
In December 1980, Alice in Concert, a musical version of Alice's Adventures in Wonderland, which Meryl Streep workshopped the previous year, was put on at New York's Public Theater.
1981: Leading role in The French Lieutenant's Woman
In 1981, Meryl Streep played her first leading role in The French Lieutenant's Woman, a story within a story drama, starring alongside Jeremy Irons. She developed an English accent for the part, and while she won a BAFTA Award for Best Actress in a Leading Role for her work, she considered herself a misfit for the role.
1981: Received Honorary Doctor of Arts Degree from Dartmouth College
In 1981, Meryl Streep received an honorary Doctor of Arts degree from Dartmouth College.
1981: The French Lieutenant's Woman
In 1981, Meryl Streep starred in 'The French Lieutenant's Woman'.
1981: Concerns about actress' roles in mid-forties
In a 1981 interview, Meryl Streep stated concerns that by the time an actress hits her mid-forties, no one's interested in her anymore.
1982: Starring in Sophie's Choice
In 1982, Meryl Streep achieved greater success in the drama Sophie's Choice, portraying a Polish survivor of Auschwitz. Her mastery of a Polish accent was praised. She filmed the "choice" scene in one take, finding it extremely painful. It became her most famous scene.
1982: Still of the Night and Sophie's Choice
In 1982, Meryl Streep reunited with Robert Benton for the psychological thriller, Still of the Night, co-starring Roy Scheider and Jessica Tandy. She also starred in the drama Sophie's Choice as a Polish survivor of Auschwitz, drawing praise for her emotional performance and Polish accent. The 'choice' scene filmed in one take.
1983: Playing Karen Silkwood in Silkwood
In 1983, Meryl Streep played her first non-fictional character, Karen Silkwood, in Mike Nichols' biographical film Silkwood. She prepared by meeting with people close to Silkwood and gathering information. Streep's characterization was considered "brilliant".
1983: Birth of Mary Willa "Mamie" Gummer
In 1983, Meryl Streep's daughter, Mary Willa "Mamie" Gummer, was born.
1984: Falling in Love
In 1984, Meryl Streep starred opposite Robert De Niro in the romance Falling in Love, which was poorly received.
1985: Move to Connecticut Estate
In 1985, Meryl Streep and her family moved into a $1.8-million private estate in Connecticut.
1985: Starring in Plenty and Out of Africa
In 1985, Meryl Streep portrayed a fighter for the French Resistance in the British drama Plenty. She also starred as Karen Blixen in Out of Africa, which was a commercial success and earned her an Academy Award nomination.
1985: Out of Africa
In 1985, Meryl Streep starred as Karen Blixen in Out of Africa, opposite Robert Redford. Despite initial doubts from director Sydney Pollack, Streep impressed him with her honesty. The film was a commercial success and earned Streep another Academy Award nomination.
1986: Co-starring in Heartburn
In 1986, Meryl Streep co-starred with Jack Nicholson in the drama Heartburn, which did not appeal to a wide audience.
1986: Birth of Grace Jane Gummer
In 1986, Meryl Streep's daughter, Grace Jane Gummer, was born.
1987: Co-starring in Ironweed
In 1987, Meryl Streep co-starred with Jack Nicholson again in the drama Ironweed. Similar to Heartburn, this film also did not appeal to a wide audience.
1987: Acting Method Statement
In 1987, Meryl Streep stated that she has no particular method when it comes to acting. She said she has a smattering of things learned from different teachers, but nothing that she can count on, making it more dangerous and more exciting.
1987: Ironweed
In 1987, Meryl Streep used an Upstate New York accent in 'Ironweed'.
1988: Evil Angels (A Cry in the Dark)
In 1988, Meryl Streep developed a hybrid of Australian and New Zealand English for her role in the film 'Evil Angels' (released in the U.S. as 'A Cry in the Dark'). She received the Australian Film Institute Award for Best Actress in a Leading Role, Best Actress at the Cannes Film Festival, and the New York Film Critics Circle Award for Best Actress for this performance.
1988: Best Actress Award at Cannes for A Cry in the Dark
In 1988, Meryl Streep received the Best Actress award at Cannes for her performance in A Cry in the Dark.
1988: A Cry in the Dark
In 1988, Meryl Streep starred in 'A Cry in the Dark'.
1988: Starring in Evil Angels
In 1988, Meryl Streep starred in Evil Angels, filmed in Australia. She won the Australian Film Institute Award for Best Actress, a Best Actress at the Cannes Film Festival, and the New York Film Critics Circle Award for Best Actress for her role.
1989: Dropping out of Evita and starring in She-Devil
In 1989, Meryl Streep lobbied for the lead role in Evita but dropped out due to a salary dispute. She then starred in the comedy She-Devil, marking a departure from her dramatic roles.
1990: Postcards from the Edge
In 1990, Carrie Fisher wrote the screenplay for Meryl Streep's film 'Postcards from the Edge', which was based on Fisher's book.
1990: Purchase of Brentwood Mansion
In 1990, Meryl Streep and her family bought a $3-million mansion in Brentwood, Los Angeles.
1990: Keynote at Screen Actor's Guild National Women's Conference
In 1990, Meryl Streep keynoted the Screen Actor's Guild National Women's Conference, emphasizing the decline in women's work opportunities, pay parity, and role models within the film industry. She criticized the film industry for downplaying the importance of women both on screen and off.
1991: Defending Your Life
In 1991, Meryl Streep starred in 'Defending Your Life'.
1991: Birth of Louisa Jacobson Gummer
In 1991, Meryl Streep's daughter, Louisa Jacobson Gummer, was born.
1992: Starring in Death Becomes Her
In 1992, Meryl Streep starred with Goldie Hawn and Bruce Willis in the black comedy, Death Becomes Her. The seven-month shoot was the longest of Streep's career. Streep did not enjoy filming the scenes with heavy special effects.
1993: Starring in The House of the Spirits
In 1993, Meryl Streep appeared with Jeremy Irons, Glenn Close and Winona Ryder in The House of the Spirits, which was not well received by critics.
1995: The Bridges of Madison County
In 1995, Meryl Streep starred in 'The Bridges of Madison County'.
1996: Starring in Marvin's Room
In 1996, Meryl Streep played the estranged sister in Marvin's Room. The film was well received, and Streep earned another Golden Globe nomination for her performance.
1997: Emmy Award Nomination for First Do No Harm
In 1997, Meryl Streep received her second Emmy Award nomination for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Miniseries or a Movie for her performance in First Do No Harm.
1997: ...First Do No Harm
In 1997, Meryl Streep starred in the television film '...First Do No Harm'.
1998: Dancing at Lughnasa and One True Thing Releases
In 1998, Meryl Streep starred in Dancing at Lughnasa, adapted from a Broadway play, and appeared at the Venice Film Festival. Also in 1998, she played a housewife dying of cancer in the film One True Thing, which received positive reviews.
1999: Music of the Heart Release and Nominations
In 1999, Meryl Streep starred as Roberta Guaspari in Music of the Heart, earning nominations for an Academy Award, a Golden Globe, and a Screen Actors Guild Award for her performance.
December 11, 2001: Co-hosting the Nobel Peace Prize Concert in Oslo
On December 11, 2001, Meryl Streep co-hosted the annual Nobel Peace Prize Concert with Liam Neeson in Oslo, Norway, honoring the United Nations and Kofi Annan.
2002: Adaptation. and The Hours Releases
In 2002, Meryl Streep starred in Adaptation., portraying Susan Orlean, and won a Golden Globe for Best Supporting Actress. Also in 2002, she appeared in The Hours alongside Nicole Kidman and Julianne Moore, earning a Silver Bear for Best Actress with her co-stars.
2003: Angels in America Miniseries
In 2003, Meryl Streep starred in HBO's adaptation of Angels in America, receiving her second Emmy Award and fifth Golden Globe for her performance across four roles.
2003: Mike Nichols, Kennedy Center Honoree
In 2011, she received a Kennedy Center Honors, introduced by Tracey Ullman, and speeches by 2003 Kennedy Center Honoree Mike Nichols.
2004: The Manchurian Candidate and Lemony Snicket's A Series of Unfortunate Events Releases
In 2004, Meryl Streep appeared in The Manchurian Candidate and Lemony Snicket's A Series of Unfortunate Events.
2004: AFI Life Achievement Award
In 2004, Meryl Streep was awarded the AFI Life Achievement Award by the American Film Institute.
2005: Prime Film Release
In 2005, Meryl Streep starred in the comedy film Prime, playing a psychoanalyst. The film was a modest success, grossing US$67.9 million internationally.
September 2006: Mother Courage and Her Children Onstage
In August and September 2006, Meryl Streep starred onstage in The Public Theater's production of Mother Courage and Her Children.
2006: "Choice" scene is considered Streep's most famous scene
In 2006, Emma Brockes of The Guardian wrote about Meryl Streep's most famous scene, the "choice" scene from Sophie's Choice. In this scene, Streep is ordered by an SS guard at Auschwitz to choose which of her two children would be gassed.
2006: Starring in The Devil Wears Prada
In 2006, Meryl Streep portrayed a formidable antagonist in the commercially successful film The Devil Wears Prada.
2006: The Devil Wears Prada Release
In 2006, Meryl Streep starred in The Devil Wears Prada, earning critical acclaim and her 14th Oscar nomination. The film became her biggest commercial success, grossing over US$326.5 million worldwide.
2006: A Prairie Home Companion
In 2006, Meryl Streep used a Minnesota accent in 'A Prairie Home Companion'.
April 2007: Dark Matter Shelved Due to Virginia Tech Shooting
In April 2007, the release of Dark Matter, in which Meryl Streep played a wealthy university patron, was shelved out of respect for the victims of the Virginia Tech shooting.
2007: Evening and Lions for Lambs Releases
In 2007, Meryl Streep appeared in Evening and Lions for Lambs. Both films received lukewarm reviews, with critics feeling the talent of the cast was wasted.
2007: The Devil Wears Prada
In 2007, Meryl Streep starred in 'The Devil Wears Prada'.
October 2008: "Mamma Mia" on the Portuguese Charts
In October 2008, after Streep starred in Mamma Mia!, her rendition of the titular song rose to popularity on the Portuguese music charts, where it peaked at number eight.
December 2008: Religious Beliefs
In December 2008, Meryl Streep alluded to her lack of religious belief.
2008: Dark Matter Limited Release
In 2008, Dark Matter, starring Meryl Streep, received a limited release, garnering negative to mixed reviews.
2008: Starring in Mamma Mia! and Doubt
In 2008, Meryl Streep starred as a singing lead in the musical Mamma Mia! and received critical acclaim for her dramatic performance in Doubt.
2008: Doubt Film Release
In 2008, Meryl Streep starred in Doubt, a drama set in 1964, which received critical acclaim and several Academy Award nominations.
2008: Mamma Mia! Release and Success
In 2008, Meryl Streep starred in Mamma Mia!, a film adaptation of the musical based on ABBA's songs. The movie was a significant box office success, becoming Streep's highest-grossing film to date, with US$602.6 million in receipts.
2008: Praise for Plenty
In 2008, Molly Haskell praised Meryl Streep's performance in Plenty, believing it to be "one of Streep's most difficult and ambiguous" films and "most feminist" role.
2009: Fantastic Mr. Fox
In 2009, Meryl Streep starred in 'Fantastic Mr. Fox'.
2009: Julie & Julia and It's Complicated Releases
In 2009, Meryl Streep starred in Julie & Julia and It's Complicated, receiving Golden Globe nominations for both and winning for Julie & Julia. She also received her 16th Oscar nomination for Julie & Julia. Streep also lent her voice to Fantastic Mr. Fox.
2009: Robert De Niro, Kennedy Center Honoree
In 2011, she received a Kennedy Center Honors, introduced by Tracey Ullman, and speeches by 2009 Kennedy Center Honoree Robert De Niro.
2011: Third Academy Award for The Iron Lady
In 2011, Meryl Streep earned her third Academy Award for her performance in The Iron Lady.
2011: Kennedy Center Honors
In 2011, Meryl Streep received a Kennedy Center Honors, introduced by Tracey Ullman, and speeches by Robert De Niro and Mike Nichols. The tribute included Kevin Kline, Emily Blunt, Stanley Tucci, and Anne Hathaway. The tribute ended with the cast singing "She's My Pal".
2011: The Iron Lady Release and Awards
In 2011, Meryl Streep starred in The Iron Lady, winning Best Actress awards at the Golden Globes, BAFTAs, and the Academy Awards for her portrayal of Margaret Thatcher. The portrayal generated some criticism from former advisors and family.
2011: The Iron Lady
In 2011, Meryl Streep used British Received Pronunciation in 'The Iron Lady'.
October 4, 2012: Donation to The Public Theater
On October 4, 2012, Meryl Streep donated $1 million to The Public Theater in honor of Joseph Papp and Nora Ephron.
2012: Hope Springs Release
In 2012, Meryl Streep reunited with director David Frankel for the film "Hope Springs", a romantic comedy-drama co-starring Tommy Lee Jones and Steve Carell. The film follows a middle-aged couple attending marriage counseling and received mostly positive reviews, with praise for the actors' performances.
2013: August: Osage County
In 2013, Meryl Streep starred in "August: Osage County" alongside Julia Roberts and Ewan McGregor. Based on Tracy Letts's play, the film explores a dysfunctional family and Streep's performance as the matriarch received positive reviews, earning her Golden Globe, SAG, and Academy Award nominations.
July 2014: Announcement of Streep as Maria Callas in Master Class
In July 2014, it was announced that Meryl Streep would portray Maria Callas in "Master Class"; however, the project was later pulled after director Mike Nichols's death in November of the same year.
November 2014: Presidential Medal of Freedom
In November 2014, Meryl Streep was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom by President Barack Obama for her contributions to the arts. The citation acknowledged her wide range of roles and ability to capture audiences, highlighting her embodiment of the full range of human experience.
2014: The Giver and The Homesman Release
In 2014, Meryl Streep appeared in "The Giver", an adaptation of the young adult novel, playing a community leader. Also in 2014, she had a role in the period drama "The Homesman", playing a preacher's wife. "The Homesman" premiered at the Cannes Film Festival and received positive reviews.
2014: Establishment of Scholarships at UMass Lowell
In 2014, Meryl Streep established two scholarships for students at the University of Massachusetts Lowell: the Meryl Streep Endowed Scholarship for English majors, and the Joan Hertzberg Endowed Scholarship for math majors.
2014: Awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom
In 2014, Meryl Streep was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom.
April 2015: Funding of the Writers Lab
In April 2015, it was announced that Meryl Streep had funded a screenwriters lab for female screenwriters over forty years old, called the Writers Lab.
August 2015: Oleg Sentsov Jailed
In August 2015, Oleg Sentsov, a Ukrainian filmmaker from Crimea was subjected to a sham trial by Russia and jailed in Siberia for 20 years, and Streep backed the campaign to free him starting April 25, 2017.
2015: Ricki and the Flash and Suffragette Release
In 2015, Meryl Streep starred in "Ricki and the Flash" as a rock musician and grocery store worker. In 2015, she also played Emmeline Pankhurst in "Suffragette", a film about the British suffragette movement.
2015: Fonda's Lasting Influence
In 2015, Meryl Streep stated that Jane Fonda had a lasting influence on her as an actress and credited her with opening doors.
2015: Statements on Feminism
In 2015, Meryl Streep stated that she considers herself a humanist.
2015: Criticism of Male Gaze in Film Criticism
In 2015, while promoting 'Suffragette', Meryl Streep challenged the male gaze in film criticism, citing the disproportionate ratio of male to female contributors on Rotten Tomatoes and arguing that this imbalance skewed the perception of female-driven narratives.
March 2016: Signing Letter for Gender Equality
In March 2016, Meryl Streep, among others, signed a letter asking for gender equality throughout the world, in observance of International Women's Day; this was also organized by One Campaign.
2016: Speech at the Democratic National Convention
In 2016, Meryl Streep gave a speech at the Democratic National Convention in support of presidential nominee Hillary Clinton.
2016: Florence Foster Jenkins Release
In 2016, Meryl Streep starred in "Florence Foster Jenkins", a biopic about a tone-deaf opera singer. Her performance was critically acclaimed, earning her several award nominations.
January 2017: Cecil B. DeMille Award and Criticism of Donald Trump
In January 2017, Meryl Streep received the Cecil B. DeMille Award for Lifetime Achievement at the 74th Golden Globe Awards. During her acceptance speech, she criticized then-President-elect Donald Trump for mocking a disabled reporter.
January 2017: Cecil B. DeMille Award at the Golden Globes
In January 2017, Viola Davis presented Meryl Streep with the Cecil B. DeMille Award at the Golden Globes. In her acceptance speech, Streep quoted Carrie Fisher.
April 25, 2017: Support for Oleg Sentsov
On April 25, 2017, Meryl Streep publicly backed the campaign to free Oleg Sentsov, a Ukrainian filmmaker from Crimea, who was jailed in Siberia.
2017: Introduced Carmen de Lavallade at Kennedy Center Honors
In 2017, Meryl Streep introduced choreographer Carmen de Lavallade at the Kennedy Center Honors.
2017: The Post Release
In 2017, Meryl Streep starred as Katharine Graham in Steven Spielberg's "The Post", about The Washington Post's publication of the Pentagon Papers. The film and Streep's performance received positive reviews and earned her Golden Globe and Academy Award nominations.
2018: Last Public Appearance with Don Gummer
In 2018, Meryl Streep and Don Gummer were last publicly seen together at the 90th Academy Awards.
2018: Collaboration with Time's Up Initiative
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.
2018: Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again and Mary Poppins Returns Release
In 2018, Meryl Streep reprised her role in "Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again" and played a supporting role in "Mary Poppins Returns".
2019: Little Women and Big Little Lies
In 2019, Meryl Streep starred in 'Little Women' and the drama series 'Big Little Lies'.
2019: Big Little Lies Season 2
In 2019, Meryl Streep starred in the second season of the HBO drama series "Big Little Lies", playing Mary Louise Wright. Her performance was well-received and earned her an Emmy nomination.
2020: Let Them All Talk
In 2020, Meryl Streep starred in 'Let Them All Talk'.
2020: Here We Are, The Prom, and Let Them All Talk Release
In 2020, Meryl Streep voiced a role in the short film "Here We Are: Notes for Living on Planet Earth" and had leading roles in "The Prom" and "Let Them All Talk", both released by streaming services.
2021: Don't Look Up Release
In 2021, Meryl Streep starred in "Don't Look Up" as the President of the United States. The film was directed by Adam McKay for Netflix.
2022: Executive Producer of Sell/Buy/Date
In 2022, Meryl Streep served as an executive producer on "Sell/Buy/Date", directed by Sarah Jones.
June 2023: SAG-AFTRA Strike Threat
In June 2023, Meryl Streep was among over 300 high-profile members of SAG-AFTRA who signed a letter threatening to strike to secure a "transformative" deal protecting performers' craft and likenesses from the unregulated rise of artificial intelligence.
2023: Extrapolations and Only Murders in the Building
In 2023, Meryl Streep acted in the Apple TV+ anthology series "Extrapolations". Later in 2023, she began playing Loretta Durkin in the third season of the Hulu comedy series "Only Murders in the Building."
2023: Separation from Don Gummer Reported
In 2023, it was reported that Meryl Streep and Don Gummer had been separated for more than six years.
August 18, 2025: Announcement of Joni Mitchell Biopic
On August 18, 2025, it was announced that a biopic on the life and career of musician Joni Mitchell was in the works, with Meryl Streep signed on to play Mitchell in the present day.
2025: Saturday Night Live 50th Anniversary Special
In 2025, Streep attended the Saturday Night Live 50th Anniversary Special, marking her first SNL appearance, where she acted in an alien abduction skit.
March 6, 2026: Hoppers Release Date
On March 6, 2026, Meryl Streep is scheduled to voice Queen Butterfly in the Pixar Animation Studios film "Hoppers".
May 1, 2026: The Devil Wears Prada 2 Release Date
On May 1, 2026, Meryl Streep is set to reprise her role as Miranda Priestly in "The Devil Wears Prada 2".
2048: The Giver Setting
In 2014, the movie "The Giver" was released, which is set in the year 2048. The social science fiction film recounts the story of a post-apocalyptic community without war, pain, suffering, differences or choice, where a young boy is chosen to learn the real world.
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