Meryl Streep's Success and Achievements in Timeline
A closer look at the biggest achievements of Meryl Streep. Awards, milestones, and records that define success.
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.
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.
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.
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.
1981: Received Honorary Doctor of Arts Degree from Dartmouth College
In 1981, Meryl Streep received an honorary Doctor of Arts degree from Dartmouth College.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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: AFI Life Achievement Award
In 2004, Meryl Streep was awarded the AFI Life Achievement Award by the American Film Institute.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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: Awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom
In 2014, Meryl Streep was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom.
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.
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.
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.
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