How the contributions of Meryl Streep continue to shape the world today.
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.
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.
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.
In 2003, Meryl Streep received an Honorary César, recognizing her contributions to film.
In 2004, Meryl Streep was honored with the AFI Life Achievement Award by the American Film Institute's board of directors.
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.
In 2008, Meryl Streep received a Gala Tribute from the Film Society of Lincoln Center, honoring her achievements in film.
In 2008, Molly Haskell praised Meryl Streep's performance in "Plenty", believing it to be one of her most difficult, ambiguous, and feminist roles.
In 2010, President Barack Obama awarded Meryl Streep the National Medal of Arts, recognizing her contributions to the arts.
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".
In 2012, Meryl Streep was awarded an Honorary Golden Bear, celebrating her achievements in film at the Berlin International Film Festival.
In November 2014, Meryl Streep was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom by President Barack Obama, recognizing her significant contributions to the arts.
In 2014, President Barack Obama awarded Meryl Streep the Presidential Medal of Freedom, honoring her significant contributions to American society.
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.
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".
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."
In 2017, Meryl Streep received the Golden Globe Cecil B. DeMille Award, honoring her outstanding contributions to the entertainment field.
In 2024, Meryl Streep was awarded the Honorary Palme d'Or, celebrating her lifetime achievements in film at the Cannes Film Festival.
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