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, celebrated for her versatility, masterful accent work, and considered by many as the best actress of her generation. Her illustrious career, spanning over five decades, is adorned with numerous prestigious awards, including three Academy Awards, two British Academy Film Awards, eight Golden Globe Awards, four Primetime Emmy Awards, and two Screen Actors Guild Awards. Streep's talent extends beyond acting, as evidenced by her nominations for seven Grammy Awards and a Tony Award, showcasing her significant impact across various entertainment mediums.
1978: Emmy Award for Holocaust
In 1978, Meryl Streep won a Primetime Emmy for her acting role in the miniseries Holocaust.
1979: Awards for Kramer vs. Kramer and Other Films
In 1979, Meryl Streep won a Golden Globe and an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress for Kramer vs. Kramer. She also received awards from other film critic associations for her collective work in her three film releases of the year. Both The Deer Hunter and Kramer vs. Kramer were major commercial successes and won the Academy Award for Best Picture consecutively.
1979: Wins First Academy Award for Kramer vs. Kramer
In 1979, Meryl Streep won her first Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress for her role in Kramer vs. Kramer.
1981: Honorary Doctor of Arts degree from Dartmouth College
In 1981, Meryl Streep received an honorary Doctor of Arts degree from Dartmouth College.
1982: Wins Second Academy Award for Sophie's Choice
In 1982, Meryl Streep won her second Academy Award, this time for Best Actress, for her performance in Sophie's Choice.
1985: Out of Africa
In 1985, Meryl Streep starred as Karen Blixen in Out of Africa, opposite Robert Redford. The film was a commercial success and won a Golden Globe for Best Picture. It also earned Streep another Academy Award nomination for Best Actress.
1996: Marvin's Room
In 1996, Meryl Streep played the estranged sister of Bessie in Marvin's Room. Streep recommended Keaton for the role and earned a Golden Globe nomination for her performance.
1997: First Do No Harm Emmy Nomination
In 1997, Meryl Streep's performance in First Do No Harm earned her a second Emmy Award nomination for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Miniseries or a Movie.
1999: Music of the Heart
In 1999, Meryl Streep starred as Roberta Guaspari in the music drama Music of the Heart, earning nominations for an Academy Award, a Golden Globe, and a Screen Actors Guild Award.
2002: Adaptation and The Hours
In 2002, Meryl Streep starred in Spike Jonze's comedy-drama Adaptation, playing Susan Orlean, and won a Golden Globe for Best Supporting Actress. She also appeared in The Hours alongside Nicole Kidman and Julianne Moore, a film based on the novel Mrs. Dalloway, winning a Silver Bear for Best Actress with her co-stars.
2003: Angels in America
In 2003, Meryl Streep starred in HBO's adaptation of Tony Kushner's Angels in America, winning her second Emmy Award and fifth Golden Globe for her performance in four roles.
2003: Emmy Award for Angels in America
In 2003, Meryl Streep won a Primetime Emmy for her acting role in the miniseries Angels in America.
2004: AFI Life Achievement Award
In 2004, Meryl Streep received the AFI Life Achievement Award.
2006: The Devil Wears Prada Release
In 2006, Meryl Streep starred in The Devil Wears Prada as Miranda Priestly, a fashion magazine editor. The film was a commercial success, grossing over US$326.5 million worldwide, and Streep received critical acclaim and award nominations, including an Oscar nomination and a Golden Globe.
October 2008: Mamma Mia! on Portuguese Music Charts
In October 2008, after Meryl Streep starred in Mamma Mia!, her rendition of the titular song rose to popularity on the Portuguese music charts, peaking at number eight. Also in 2008, at the 35th People's Choice Awards, her version of "Mamma Mia" won an award for "Favorite Song From A Soundtrack".
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.
2008: Doubt Release
In 2008, Meryl Streep starred in Doubt, a drama about accusations of pedophilia in a Catholic school. The film was a moderate box office success and received five Academy Awards nominations.
2010: National Medal of Arts
In 2010, President Barack Obama awarded Meryl Streep the National Medal of Arts.
2011: Kennedy Center Honor
In 2011, Meryl Streep received the Kennedy Center Honor.
2011: The Iron Lady Release
In 2011, Meryl Streep starred in The Iron Lady, a biographical film about Margaret Thatcher, earning her Best Actress awards at the Golden Globes, BAFTAs, and the Academy Awards.
2011: Wins Third 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.
2012: Honorary Golden Bear
In 2012, Meryl Streep received an Honorary Golden Bear.
2013: August: Osage County
In 2013, Meryl Streep starred in "August: Osage County" alongside Julia Roberts and Ewan McGregor. The black comedy-drama, based on Tracy Letts's play, features Streep as a contentious matriarch battling oral cancer and addiction. Her performance garnered positive reviews and award nominations.
November 2014: Presidential Medal of Freedom
In November 2014, Meryl Streep was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom by President Barack Obama. The citation acknowledged Streep as one of history's most acclaimed actors, praising her ability to portray a wide range of roles.
2014: Presidential Medal of Freedom
In 2014, President Barack Obama awarded Meryl Streep the Presidential Medal of Freedom.
January 2017: Cecil B. DeMille Award and Political Speech
In January 2017, Meryl Streep was honored with the Cecil B. DeMille Award at the 74th Golden Globe Awards. During the ceremony, she delivered a political speech implicitly criticizing President-elect Donald Trump for mocking a disabled reporter, Serge F. Kovaleski. Trump responded by calling Streep "one of the most over-rated actresses in Hollywood".
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. During her acceptance speech, Streep quoted Carrie Fisher, encouraging others to turn heartbreak into art.
2017: Golden Globe Cecil B. DeMille Award
In 2017, Meryl Streep received the Golden Globe Cecil B. DeMille Award.
2017: The Post Release
In 2017, Meryl Streep starred in Steven Spielberg's "The Post" as Katharine Graham, the first American female newspaper publisher, alongside Tom Hanks. The film, about The Washington Post's publication of the Pentagon Papers, received positive reviews and earned Streep her 31st Golden Globe nomination and 21st Academy Award nomination.
2019: Big Little Lies Season 2
In 2019, Meryl Streep starred in the second season of HBO's "Big Little Lies" as Mary Louise Wright, receiving an Emmy nomination for her performance.
2023: Extrapolations and Only Murders in the Building
In 2023, Meryl Streep acted in the Apple TV+ anthology series "Extrapolations" and began playing Loretta Durkin in the third season of the Hulu comedy series "Only Murders in the Building". She received Golden Globe and Primetime Emmy Award nominations and won a Critics' Choice Television Award.
2024: Honorary Palme d'Or
In 2024, Meryl Streep received the Honorary Palme d'Or.
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