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 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 1978, Meryl Streep won a Primetime Emmy Award for her role in the miniseries Holocaust, marking her first major television award.
In 1979, Meryl Streep received her first Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress for her role as a troubled wife in Kramer vs. Kramer, marking a significant achievement in her career.
In 1979, Meryl Streep won the Golden Globe Award and the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress for Kramer vs. Kramer, solidifying her status as a prominent actress.
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 1982, Meryl Streep won her second Academy Award, this time for Best Actress, for portraying a Holocaust survivor in Sophie's Choice, further solidifying her reputation as a leading actress.
In 1988, Meryl Streep starred in Evil Angels as Lindy Chamberlain, an Australian woman convicted of her infant daughter's murder. Filmed in Australia, Streep won several awards for her performance. Vincent Canby of The New York Times called her performance "another stunning performance".
In 1997, Meryl Streep received an Emmy Award nomination for Outstanding Lead Actress for her performance in "...First Do No Harm".
In 2003, Meryl Streep received an Honorary César award, recognizing her contributions to film.
In 2003, Meryl Streep won another Primetime Emmy Award for her role in the miniseries Angels in America, adding to her accolades for television work.
In 2004, Meryl Streep was awarded the AFI Life Achievement Award, celebrating her distinguished career in film.
In 2006, Meryl Streep starred in "The Devil Wears Prada", earning critical acclaim and a record-setting 14th Oscar nomination. The film became her biggest commercial success at the time.
In October 2008, after Streep starred in Mamma Mia!, her rendition of the titular song rose to popularity on the Portuguese music charts, peaking at number eight. Additionally, in 2008, Streep was nominated for a Grammy Award for her work on the Mamma Mia! soundtrack.
In 2008, Meryl Streep received a Gala Tribute from the Film Society of Lincoln Center, honoring her work in film.
In 2008, Meryl Streep starred in "Mamma Mia!", a film adaptation of the musical based on ABBA's songs. It became her highest-grossing film to date, earning her another Golden Globe nomination.
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."
In 2011, Meryl Streep received her third Academy Award, winning Best Actress for her portrayal of Margaret Thatcher in The Iron Lady, marking another milestone in her acclaimed career.
In 2011, Meryl Streep starred in "The Iron Lady", a biographical film about Margaret Thatcher. She portrayed Thatcher during the Falklands War and her retirement years. Streep's performance was highly praised, earning her awards, although the film received mixed reviews.
In 2012, Meryl Streep was awarded an Honorary Golden Bear at the Berlin International Film Festival, celebrating her contributions to cinema.
In 2013, Meryl Streep starred in "August: Osage County," a black comedy-drama. Streep played the matriarch of a dysfunctional family and received positive reviews, along with Golden Globe, SAG, and Academy Award nominations.
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, President Barack Obama awarded Meryl Streep the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the nation's highest civilian honor.
In 2016, Meryl Streep starred in "Florence Foster Jenkins", a biopic about an opera singer with no sense of tone who wants to perform publicly. She won the Critics' Choice Movie Award for Best Actress in a Comedy for her performance and received Academy Award, Golden Globe, SAG, and BAFTA nominations.
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 2017, Meryl Streep starred as Katharine Graham in Steven Spielberg's "The Post", a political drama about the publication of the Pentagon Papers. The film received positive reviews and earned Streep multiple nominations.
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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