History of Meryl Streep in Timeline
Meryl Streep is a highly acclaimed American actress, often hailed as one of the greatest of her generation. Celebrated for her versatility and mastery of accents, she boasts a career spanning over five decades. Streep's extensive list of accolades includes three Academy Awards, two British Academy Film Awards, eight Golden Globe Awards, four Emmy Awards, and two Screen Actors Guild Awards, alongside nominations for a Tony Award and seven Grammy Awards, highlighting her diverse talent and significant contributions to the entertainment industry.
June 22, 1949: Meryl Streep Born
On June 22, 1949, Mary Louise "Meryl" Streep was born. She would become a highly acclaimed American actress known for her versatility and accent work.
1962: Influence of Mamma Roma for The Bridges of Madison County
In 1995, when preparing for her role as Francesca in "The Bridges of Madison County", Meryl Streep viewed Pier Paolo Pasolini's 1962 film "Mamma Roma", as it influenced her portrayal of the character.
1963: Family Moved to Bernardsville
In 1963, Meryl Streep's family moved to Bernardsville, New Jersey, where she attended Bernards High School.
1964: Original Mary Poppins Release
In 2018, Meryl Streep played a supporting role in Rob Marshall's Mary Poppins Returns, a musical sequel to the 1964 film Mary Poppins.
1969: Acted in Miss Julie at Vassar College
In 1969, Meryl Streep acted in the play Miss Julie at Vassar College, gaining attention across the campus for her performance.
1970: Enrolled as 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, marking a significant achievement in her education and preparation for her acting career.
1971: The Post centers on The Washington Post's publication of the Pentagon Papers
The Post, released in 2017, centers on The Washington Post's publication of the 1971 Pentagon Papers.
1975: Earned MFA in Drama from Yale
In 1975, Meryl Streep earned her MFA in drama from Yale, completing her formal education in acting.
1975: Stage Debut in Trelawny of the Wells
In 1975, Meryl Streep made her stage debut in Trelawny of the Wells. This marked the beginning of her career in stage acting.
1975: Professional Job at Eugene O'Neill Theater Center
In 1975, Meryl Streep's first professional acting job was at the Eugene O'Neill Theater Center's National Playwrights Conference, where she acted in five plays over six weeks. She also moved to New York City and was cast in Trelawny of the Wells.
1976: Auditioned for King Kong Remake
In 1976, Meryl Streep auditioned for the lead role in Dino De Laurentiis's remake of King Kong but was unsuccessful. She also continued working on Broadway, appearing in 27 Wagons Full of Cotton and A Memory of Two Mondays.
1976: Broadway Productions
In 1976, Meryl Streep starred in the Broadway theatre productions 'A Memory of Two Mondays' and '27 Wagons Full of Cotton'.
1977: First Feature Film Role in Julia
In 1977, Meryl Streep had her first feature film role in Julia, though most of her scenes were edited out. Despite a negative experience, she credited Jane Fonda with opening doors for her.
1977: Singing debut in Secret Service
In 1977, Meryl Streep made her singing debut on screen in the "Great Performances" telecast of the Phoenix Theater production of "Secret Service".
March 12, 1978: Death of John Cazale
On March 12, 1978, John Cazale, Meryl Streep's partner, passed away after battling lung cancer. Streep had been nursing him until his death.
March 1978: John Cazale's Death
In March 1978, Meryl Streep's partner, actor John Cazale, passed away from lung cancer, after Streep cared for him.
May 1978: Appearance in Uncommon Women and Others
In May 1978, Meryl Streep played Leilah in Wendy Wasserstein's Uncommon Women and Others for PBS's Great Performances, replacing Glenn Close in the role.
1978: Role in The Deer Hunter
In 1978, Meryl Streep appeared in The Deer Hunter alongside Robert De Niro and John Cazale, earning her a nomination for the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress.
1978: The Deer Hunter and Holocaust
In 1978, Meryl Streep starred in 'The Deer Hunter' and the miniseries 'Holocaust'.
1978: Emmy Award for Holocaust
In 1978, Meryl Streep won an Emmy Award for her acting role in the miniseries Holocaust, highlighting her talent in television acting.
1979: Roles in The Seduction of Joe Tynan and Manhattan
In 1979, Meryl Streep accepted roles in The Seduction of Joe Tynan and Manhattan. She played the love interest in The Seduction of Joe Tynan and the former girlfriend in Manhattan, with Vincent Canby praising her performance in the latter.
1979: Birth of Henry Wolfe Gummer
In 1979, Meryl Streep and Don Gummer's first child, Henry Wolfe Gummer, was born.
1979: Workshop for Alice in Concert
In 1979, Meryl Streep began workshopping Alice in Concert, a musical version of Alice's Adventures in Wonderland, with writer and composer Elizabeth Swados and director Joseph Papp.
1979: Academy Award for Kramer vs. Kramer
In 1979, Meryl Streep received her first Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress for her role in Kramer vs. Kramer, where she played a troubled wife.
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: Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress
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 other film critics associations for her work in her three film releases that year.
December 1980: Alice in Concert at the Public Theater
In December 1980, Alice in Concert, a musical version of Alice's Adventures in Wonderland, was put on at New York's Public Theater, featuring Meryl Streep. Frank Rich of The New York Times praised Streep's performance but questioned her involvement in the production.
1981: Received Honorary Doctor of Arts Degree from Dartmouth College
In 1981, Meryl Streep received an honorary Doctor of Arts degree from Dartmouth College, recognizing her achievements in the arts.
1981: The French Lieutenant's Woman
In 1981, Meryl Streep starred in 'The French Lieutenant's Woman'.
1981: Leading role in The French Lieutenant's Woman
In 1981, Meryl Streep took on her first leading role in "The French Lieutenant's Woman", playing opposite Jeremy Irons. She developed an English accent for the part but felt like a misfit, expressing a wish to be more beautiful. She also won a BAFTA Award for Best Actress for her performance.
1981: Reflecting on limited opportunities for older actresses
In a 1981 interview, Meryl Streep commented on the limited opportunities for actresses in their mid-forties, anticipating the need to pick parts carefully while balancing a family.
1982: Sophie's Choice
For her role in the 1982 film 'Sophie's Choice', Meryl Streep spoke English and German with a Polish accent, as well as Polish itself.
1982: Reunion with Robert Benton and starring in Sophie's Choice
In 1982, Meryl Streep reunited with Robert Benton for the psychological thriller "Still of the Night". Also in 1982, she starred in "Sophie's Choice", portraying a Polish survivor of Auschwitz. Her emotional performance and mastery of a Polish accent were highly praised. She filmed the emotionally exhausting "choice" scene in one take.
1982: Academy Award for Sophie's Choice
In 1982, Meryl Streep won her second Academy Award, this time for Best Actress, for her portrayal of a Holocaust survivor in Sophie's Choice.
1983: Birth of Mary Willa "Mamie" Gummer
In 1983, Meryl Streep and Don Gummer's daughter, Mary Willa "Mamie" Gummer, was born.
1983: Role in Silkwood
In 1983, Meryl Streep earned critical acclaim for her role in the dramatic film Silkwood, further solidifying her reputation as a versatile actress.
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 met with people close to Silkwood to understand her, focusing on her actions rather than trying to transform herself. Jack Kroll of Newsweek considered Streep's characterization to have been "brilliant".
1984: Starring in 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
In 1985, Meryl Streep portrayed a fighter for the French Resistance during World War II in the British drama "Plenty". Roger Ebert praised her subtle portrayal of an unbalanced woman.
1985: Starring in Out of Africa
In 1985, Meryl Streep starred in "Out of Africa" as Karen Blixen, opposite Robert Redford. Director Sydney Pollack initially doubted her suitability but was impressed by her directness. The film was a significant commercial success, winning a Golden Globe for Best Picture, and earned Streep another Academy Award nomination.
1986: Birth of Grace Jane Gummer
In 1986, Meryl Streep and Don Gummer's daughter, Grace Jane Gummer, was born.
1986: Co-starring in Heartburn
In 1986, Meryl Streep co-starred with Jack Nicholson in the drama "Heartburn", one of a string of films that did not appeal to a wide audience at the time.
1987: Co-starring in Ironweed
In 1987, Meryl Streep co-starred with Jack Nicholson in the drama "Ironweed", where she sang onscreen for the first time since 1977.
1987: Acting Method
In 1987, Meryl Streep stated that she does not have a particular method when it comes to acting, and that she finds the danger in acting exciting.
1988: Evil Angels/A Cry in the Dark
In 1988, Meryl Streep developed a hybrid of Australian and New Zealand English for the film 'Evil Angels', released in the U.S. as 'A Cry in the Dark'.
1988: Starring in Evil Angels
In 1988, Meryl Streep starred in "Evil Angels", playing Lindy Chamberlain. Filmed in Australia, Streep won the Australian Film Institute Award for Best Actress in a Leading Role and Best Actress at the Cannes Film Festival for her performance.
1989: Dropping out of Evita and starring in She-Devil
In 1989, Meryl Streep dropped out of Oliver Stone's "Evita" due to a salary dispute. She then starred in the comedy "She-Devil", a satire about societal obsession with beauty, marking a departure from her dramatic roles. The film was not a success, but Streep's performance was noted.
1990: Postcards from the Edge
In 1990, Carrie Fisher wrote the screenplay for Meryl Streep's film, 'Postcards from the Edge', based on Fisher's book.
1990: Move to Brentwood Mansion
In 1990, Meryl Streep and her family purchased 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, criticizing the industry for downplaying the importance of women.
1991: Birth of Louisa Jacobson Gummer
In 1991, Meryl Streep and Don Gummer's daughter, Louisa Jacobson Gummer, was born.
1991: Defending Your Life
In 1991, Meryl Streep starred in 'Defending Your Life'.
1992: Starring in Death Becomes Her
In 1992, Meryl Streep starred in the black comedy "Death Becomes Her" with Goldie Hawn and Bruce Willis. She rewrote scenes, found the shoot long and got into character by "thinking about being slightly pissed off all of the time". She disliked filming scenes involving heavy special effects.
1993: Appearing in The House of the Spirits
In 1993, Meryl Streep appeared in "The House of the Spirits", set in Chile during Augusto Pinochet's dictatorship, alongside Jeremy Irons, Glenn Close and Winona Ryder. The film was not well received by critics.
1995: Starring in The Bridges of Madison County
In 1995, Meryl Streep starred in "The Bridges of Madison County", directed by Clint Eastwood, playing Francesca, an Italian farm wife. She gained weight for the role and drew influence from Sophia Loren and Anna Magnani. The film was a box office hit and received warm critical reception.
1996: Marvin's Room Film Adaptation
In 1996, Meryl Streep starred as Lee in 'Marvin's Room,' a film adaptation of Scott McPherson's play, portraying the estranged sister of Bessie, played by Diane Keaton, a woman battling leukemia. Streep suggested Keaton for the role. The film was well-received, and Streep received a Golden Globe nomination for her performance.
1997: Emmy Nomination for ...First Do No Harm
In 1997, Meryl Streep received her second Emmy Award nomination for Outstanding Lead Actress – 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 Release
In 1998, Meryl Streep starred in 'Dancing at Lughnasa', an adaptation of the Broadway play. She also played a housewife dying of cancer in 'One True Thing', which received positive reviews.
1999: Music of the Heart Release
In 1999, Meryl Streep starred in 'Music of the Heart' as Roberta Guaspari. For her performance, Streep received nominations for an Academy Award, a Golden Globe and a Screen Actors Guild Award.
December 11, 2001: Co-hosting the Nobel Peace Prize Concert
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, the Nobel Peace Prize laureate.
2002: Adaptation. and The Hours Releases
In 2002, Meryl Streep starred in 'Adaptation.' as journalist Susan Orlean, winning a Golden Globe for Best Supporting Actress. She also appeared in 'The Hours' alongside Nicole Kidman and Julianne Moore.
2003: Honorary César Award
In 2003, Meryl Streep received an Honorary César, recognizing her contributions to film.
2003: Angels in America HBO Adaptation
In 2003, Meryl Streep starred in HBO's adaptation of Tony Kushner's 'Angels in America'. Streep, who played four roles in the miniseries, received her second Emmy Award and fifth Golden Globe for her performance.
2003: Angels in America
In 2003, Meryl Streep starred in the miniseries 'Angels in America'.
2003: Emmy Award for Angels in America
In 2003, Meryl Streep won a Primetime Emmy Award for her acting role in the miniseries Angels in America, further cementing her success in television.
2003: Kennedy Center Honors Recipient
Mike Nichols was a 2003 Kennedy Center Honoree, and gave a speech in 2011 honoring Meryl Streep.
2004: The Manchurian Candidate and Lemony Snicket's A Series of Unfortunate Events Releases
In 2004, Meryl Streep appeared in 'The Manchurian Candidate' remake and played Aunt Josephine in 'Lemony Snicket's A Series of Unfortunate Events'. She also narrated 'Monet's Palate'.
2004: AFI Life Achievement Award
In 2004, Meryl Streep was honored with the AFI Life Achievement Award by the American Film Institute's board of directors.
2005: Prime Release
In 2005, Meryl Streep starred in the comedy film 'Prime' as Lisa Metzger, a psychoanalyst. The film achieved modest mainstream success.
September 2006: Mother Courage and Her Children at The Public Theater
In August and September of 2006, Meryl Streep starred onstage in The Public Theater's production of 'Mother Courage and Her Children' at the Delacorte Theatre in Central Park. Streep starred alongside Kevin Kline and Austin Pendleton in this three-and-a-half-hour play.
2006: The Guardian on Streep's Sophie's Choice scene
In 2006, Emma Brockes of The Guardian described the "choice" scene in "Sophie's Choice", where Meryl Streep's character must choose which of her children will be gassed at Auschwitz, as Streep's most famous, highlighting her deft handling of smaller, harder-to-grasp emotions.
2006: Role in The Devil Wears Prada
In 2006, Meryl Streep played a comedic role in The Devil Wears Prada, adding to her repertoire of diverse and critically acclaimed performances.
2006: The Devil Wears Prada Release
In 2006, Meryl Streep starred in 'The Devil Wears Prada' as Miranda Priestly. The film received mixed reviews, but Streep's portrayal was highly praised, earning her numerous award nominations and becoming her biggest commercial success to date.
2006: A Prairie Home Companion
In 2006, Meryl Streep used a Minnesota accent in 'A Prairie Home Companion'.
2007: Evening and Lions for Lambs Releases
In 2007, Meryl Streep appeared in 'Evening' with Vanessa Redgrave and 'Lions for Lambs' with Robert Redford. Both films received lukewarm reviews.
2007: The Devil Wears Prada
In 2007, Meryl Streep starred in 'The Devil Wears Prada'.
October 2008: "Mamma Mia" popularity and Grammy Nomination
In October 2008, Meryl Streep's rendition of the song "Mamma Mia" peaked at number eight on the Portuguese music charts. Her version of "Mamma Mia" also won "Favorite Song From A Soundtrack" at the 35th People's Choice Awards, and Streep was nominated for a Grammy Award.
December 2008: Lack of Religious Belief
In an interview in December 2008, Meryl Streep alluded to her lack of religious belief.
2008: Dark Matter Limited Release
In 2008, 'Dark Matter', a film starring Meryl Streep, received a limited release after being shelved in 2007. The drama received negative to mixed reviews.
2008: Gala Tribute from the Film Society of Lincoln Center
In 2008, Meryl Streep received a Gala Tribute from the Film Society of Lincoln Center, honoring her achievements in film.
2008: Role in Doubt and Mamma Mia!
In 2008, Meryl Streep showcased her versatility by appearing in both the dramatic film Doubt and the comedic musical Mamma Mia!, receiving critical acclaim for both roles.
2008: Doubt Release
In 2008, Meryl Streep starred in 'Doubt' alongside Philip Seymour Hoffman, Amy Adams, and Viola Davis. The film was hailed by critics and received five Academy Award nominations.
2008: Molly Haskell praises Streep's performance in Plenty
In 2008, Molly Haskell praised Meryl Streep's performance in "Plenty", believing it to be one of her most difficult, ambiguous, and feminist roles.
2009: Roles in Julie & Julia and It's Complicated
In 2009, Meryl Streep showcased her comedic talent in both Julie & Julia and It's Complicated, receiving critical acclaim for her performances in both films.
2009: Fantastic Mr. Fox
In 2009, Meryl Streep starred in 'Fantastic Mr. Fox'.
2009: Julie & Julia and It's Complicated Release
In 2009, Meryl Streep starred in 'Julie & Julia' as Julia Child and in 'It's Complicated'. She won a Golden Globe for 'Julie & Julia' and received her 16th Oscar nomination for it. She also voiced Mrs. Felicity Fox in 'Fantastic Mr. Fox'.
2009: Views on Religion
In 2009, when asked if religion plays a part in her life, Meryl Streep replied that she follows no doctrine and does not belong to any religious institutions.
2009: Kennedy Center Honors Recipient
Robert De Niro was a 2009 Kennedy Center Honoree, and gave a speech in 2011 honoring Meryl Streep.
2010: National Medal of Arts
In 2010, President Barack Obama awarded Meryl Streep the National Medal of Arts, recognizing her contributions to the arts.
2011: The Iron Lady Release and Awards
In 2011, Meryl Streep re-teamed with director Phyllida Lloyd for "The Iron Lady", a biographical film about Margaret Thatcher. Streep's performance garnered critical acclaim, earning her Best Actress awards at the Golden Globes, BAFTAs, and the 84th Academy Awards. However, the film received mixed reviews, and Streep's portrayal of Thatcher was criticized by former advisors and family members as inaccurate and biased.
2011: Kennedy Center Honors
In 2011, Meryl Streep received Kennedy Center Honors, with introductions by Tracey Ullman and speeches by Robert De Niro and Mike Nichols. Kevin Kline, Emily Blunt, Stanley Tucci, and Anne Hathaway also honored Streep, with a performance of "She's My Pal".
2011: The Iron Lady
In 2011, Meryl Streep used British Received Pronunciation in 'The Iron Lady'.
2011: Academy Award for The Iron Lady
In 2011, Meryl Streep won her third Academy Award, for Best Actress, for her role as Margaret Thatcher 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 starred in "Hope Springs" alongside Tommy Lee Jones and Steve Carell. The film follows a middle-aged couple attending marriage counseling. The reviews were mostly positive.
2012: Honorary Golden Bear Award
In 2012, Meryl Streep was awarded an Honorary Golden Bear, celebrating her achievements in film at the Berlin International Film Festival.
2013: August: Osage County
In 2013, Meryl Streep starred in "August: Osage County", receiving positive reviews for her portrayal of the matriarch. She was nominated for a Golden Globe, SAG, and Academy Award for the role.
July 2014: Master Class Project Pulled
In July 2014, it was announced that Meryl Streep would portray Maria Callas in Master Class, but the project was 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, recognizing her significant contributions to the arts.
2014: The Giver and The Homesman
In 2014, Meryl Streep appeared in "The Giver", a film adaptation of the young adult novel, and had a small role in the period drama "The Homesman", which premiered at the Cannes Film Festival. Streep played a community leader in "The Giver" and a preacher's wife in "The Homesman".
2014: Role in Into the Woods
In 2014, Meryl Streep appeared in Into the Woods, a film where she continued to showcase her talent and earn critical acclaim.
2014: 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: Presidential Medal of Freedom
In 2014, President Barack Obama awarded Meryl Streep the Presidential Medal of Freedom, honoring her significant contributions to American society.
April 2015: Funding the Writers Lab
In April 2015, Meryl Streep funded the Writers Lab for female screenwriters over forty, run by New York Women in Film & Television and IRIS.
August 2015: Jailing of Oleg Sentsov
In August 2015, Ukrainian filmmaker Oleg Sentsov was jailed in Siberia for 20 years after a trial by Russia.
2015: Ricki and the Flash and Suffragette Releases
In 2015, Meryl Streep starred in "Ricki and the Flash" as a rock musician, learning to play the guitar for the role. She also played Emmeline Pankhurst in "Suffragette".
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 for her.
2015: Rotten Tomatoes Criticism
In 2015, while promoting 'Suffragette', Meryl Streep criticized Rotten Tomatoes for disproportionately representing male film critics' opinions, which she believed negatively impacted female-driven films' commercial performance.
2015: Feminist Identity
In a 2015 interview with Time Out, Meryl Streep stated that she identifies as a humanist, advocating for balance rather than specifically a feminist.
March 2016: Signing of Gender Equality Letter
In March 2016, Meryl Streep, along with others, signed a letter advocating for gender equality worldwide in observance of International Women's Day. This initiative was organized by One Campaign.
2016: Democratic National Convention Speech
In 2016, Meryl Streep gave a speech at the Democratic National Convention in support of presidential nominee Hillary Clinton.
2016: Florence Foster Jenkins Release and Award
In 2016, Meryl Streep starred in "Florence Foster Jenkins", a biopic about an opera singer. She won the Critics' Choice Movie Award for Best Actress in a Comedy and received nominations for other awards.
2016: Florence Foster Jenkins
In 2016, Meryl Streep starred in 'Florence Foster Jenkins'.
January 2017: Cecil B. DeMille Award Speech
In January 2017, Meryl Streep delivered a political speech at the 74th Golden Globe Awards upon receiving the Cecil B. DeMille Award, implicitly criticizing President-elect Donald Trump, who responded by calling her "one of the most over-rated actresses in Hollywood".
January 2017: Cecil B. DeMille Award at Golden Globes
In January 2017, Meryl Streep received the Cecil B. DeMille Award at the Golden Globes, presented by Viola Davis. In her acceptance speech, Streep quoted Carrie Fisher, saying, "Take your broken heart and make it into art."
April 25, 2017: Support for Oleg Sentsov
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 a "Free Sentsov" sign at the PEN America Annual Literary Gala.
2017: Introduced Carmen de Lavallade at Kennedy Center Honors
In 2017, Meryl Streep introduced choreographer Carmen de Lavallade at the Kennedy Center Honors, acknowledging her former teacher.
2017: Golden Globe Cecil B. DeMille Award
In 2017, Meryl Streep received the Golden Globe Cecil B. DeMille Award, honoring her outstanding contributions to the entertainment field.
2017: The Post Release
In 2017, Meryl Streep starred as Katharine Graham in Steven Spielberg's "The Post", about the publication of the Pentagon Papers. The film received positive reviews, and Streep earned Golden Globe and Academy Award nominations.
2018: Time's Up Initiative
In 2018, Meryl Streep collaborated with 300 women in Hollywood to establish the Time's Up initiative, aimed at protecting women from harassment and discrimination.
2018: Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again and Mary Poppins Returns Releases
In 2018, Meryl Streep reprised her role in "Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again" and played a supporting role in "Mary Poppins Returns".
2018: Last Public Appearance with Don Gummer
Meryl Streep and Don Gummer were publicly last seen together at the 90th Academy Awards in 2018.
2019: Big Little Lies and The Laundromat
In 2019, Meryl Streep starred in the second season of HBO's "Big Little Lies" and in the Netflix film "The Laundromat". She also played Aunt March in Greta Gerwig's "Little Women".
2019: Role in Big Little Lies
In 2019, Meryl Streep took on a role in the HBO drama series Big Little Lies, showcasing her continued presence in television dramas.
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 Releases
In 2020, Meryl Streep voiced a role in "Here We Are: Notes for Living on Planet Earth" and starred in "The Prom" and "Let Them All Talk", 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, a comical role addressing climate change fears.
2022: Sell/Buy/Date as Executive Producer
In 2022, Meryl Streep served as an executive producer on "Sell/Buy/Date".
June 2023: SAG-AFTRA Strike Threat
In June 2023, Meryl Streep was reported to have signed a letter threatening to strike as a member of SAG-AFTRA.
2023: Extrapolations and Only Murders in the Building
In 2023, Meryl Streep acted in the Apple TV+ anthology series "Extrapolations" and played Loretta Durkin in the third season of "Only Murders in the Building", receiving a Golden Globe and Primetime Emmy Award nomination and winning a Critics' Choice Television Award.
2023: Role in Only Murders in the Building
In 2023, Meryl Streep appeared in the Hulu comedy-mystery series Only Murders in the Building, showcasing her continued presence in television.
2023: Separation from Don Gummer
In 2023, it was reported that Meryl Streep and Don Gummer had been separated for more than six years.
2024: Honorary Palme d'Or
In 2024, Meryl Streep was awarded the Honorary Palme d'Or, celebrating her lifetime achievements in film at the Cannes Film Festival.
August 18, 2025: Joni Mitchell Biopic Announcement
On August 18, 2025, it was announced that a biopic on Joni Mitchell was in the works with Cameron Crowe directing. Streep is signed on to play Mitchell in present day.
2025: SNL 50th Anniversary Special
In 2025, Meryl Streep attended the Saturday Night Live 50th Anniversary Special, marking her first SNL appearance.
May 2026: The Devil Wears Prada 2 Release
Meryl Streep is set to reprise the role of Miranda Priestly in The Devil Wears Prada 2, which is scheduled for release in May 2026.
2048: The Giver Setting
The social science fiction film "The Giver", released in 2014, is set in the year 2048. It recounts the story of a post-apocalyptic community.
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