How the contributions of Meryl Streep continue to shape the world today.
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.
In 1981, Meryl Streep received an honorary Doctor of Arts degree from Dartmouth College, recognizing her contributions to the arts and her successful career.
In a 1981 interview, Meryl Streep foresaw the limited options available to actresses in their mid-forties, especially with a family.
In 1987, Meryl Streep discussed her approach to acting, describing it as a collection of techniques learned from various teachers, emphasizing the role of danger and excitement in her process.
In 2003, Meryl Streep received an Honorary César award, recognizing her contributions to film.
In 2004, Meryl Streep was awarded the AFI Life Achievement Award, celebrating her distinguished career in film.
In 2006, Emma Brockes of The Guardian described the "choice" scene from Sophie's Choice (1982) as Meryl Streep's most famous, highlighting her handling of complex emotions.
In December 2008, Meryl Streep alluded to her lack of religious belief in an interview.
In 2008, Meryl Streep received a Gala Tribute from the Film Society of Lincoln Center, honoring her work in film.
In 2008, Molly Haskell praised Meryl Streep's performance in Plenty (1985), considering it one of her most difficult, ambiguous, and feminist roles.
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 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. Tracey Ullman introduced her, and Robert De Niro and Mike Nichols gave speeches. Kevin Kline, Emily Blunt, Stanley Tucci, and Anne Hathaway also honored Streep, with the tribute concluding with a performance of "She's My Pal."
On October 4, 2012, Meryl Streep donated $1 million to The Public Theater in honor of Joseph Papp and Nora Ephron.
In 2012, Meryl Streep was awarded an Honorary Golden Bear at the Berlin International Film Festival, celebrating her contributions to cinema.
In November 2014, Meryl Streep was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom by President Barack Obama, recognizing her as one of history's most acclaimed actors.
In 2014, Meryl Streep established two scholarships at the University of Massachusetts Lowell: the Meryl Streep Endowed Scholarship for English majors, and the Joan Hertzberg Endowed Scholarship for math majors.
In 2014, President Barack Obama awarded Meryl Streep the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the nation's highest civilian honor.
In April 2015, Meryl Streep funded a screenwriters lab for female screenwriters over forty years old, called the Writers Lab.
In 2015, Meryl Streep stated that Jane Fonda had a lasting influence on her as an actress, crediting her with opening doors in her career.
In January 2017, Viola Davis presented Meryl Streep with the Cecil B. DeMille Award at the Golden Globes. During her acceptance speech, Streep quoted Carrie Fisher.
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 an Honorary Palme d'Or at the Cannes Film Festival, recognizing her significant impact on cinema.
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