When someone is accredited with the most Oscar nominations in history you know that heralds a very impressive career. Some would say that with 20 nominations and 3 wins, Meryl Streep is the greatest living actress. Her roll of honor also includes 30 Golden Globe nominations with 8 wins, 2 Emmy wins from 3 nominations and 2 BAFTAS from 15 nominations. Worldwide, Meryl Streep has garnered 156 awards from 389 nominations. So let’s celebrate this incredible actress/woman on her birthday, June 22nd.
Snapshot Survey
Snapshot Survey
Are you a cat person or a dog person?
Snapshot Survey
Do you enjoy traveling to new places or prefer familiar destinations?
Snapshot Survey
What's your favorite type of music?
Thanks for sharing your thoughts!
Please subscribe for your personalized newsletter:
1. Kramer Vs Kramer (1979)
A powerful performance as Joanne Kramer who left behind an unfulfilling marriage and her little boy. Meryl Streep and Dustin Hoffman won Oscars as the leads and it also took the Best Movie award. Buy at itunes.apple.com
2. The Devil Wears Prada (2006)
As Miranda Priestley she made fashion magazine staff and designers quake in their perfect boots. If looks could kill … the look would be perfectly coiffed, makeup expertly applied and immaculately dressed. Buy at itunes.apple.com
3. Dancing at Lughnasa (1998)
In one of her lesser known roles, Meryl is in rural Ireland in the 1930s as one of five unmarried sisters. Watch it for the delightful cast and the stunning cinematography. Buy at itunes.apple.com
4. Sophie’s Choice (1982)
This movie about a mother’s heartbreaking choice was Meryl’s 4th Academy Award nomination and her second win as Actress in a Lead Role. It poses an incredible challenge for mother’s everywhere. Buy at itunes.apple.com
5. Holocaust (1978)
Her performance in this harrowing TV mini-series was spellbinding. The series was harrowing and brought the reality of the Holocaust into our homes in a realistic way. This won Meryl her first Emmy and set her on the road to greatness. Buy at amazon.com
6. Mamma Mia (2008)
It took a while but finally she was given a role where she could let her hair down, be a bit silly and not have so much pressure on her character’s shoulders. A fun musical romp. Buy at itunes.apple.com
7. Music of the Heart (1999)
You will be very surprised to learn this movie was directed by Screammeister Wed Craven. It tells the true story of Roberta Guaspari, a music teacher who fought to give music lessons to the children of Harlem. Buy at itunes.apple.com
8. She-Devil (1989)
I didn’t like this version – the BBC adaptation of Fay Weldon’s story was far superior but it’s fun to see Meryl as a romantic novelist ensconced in luxury and the object of a scorned wife’s revenge (Roseanne Barr). Buy at itunes.apple.com
9. Out of Africa (1985)
Another movie (one of my favorite Meryl movies) based on a true story. Dane Karen Blixen finds passion (and tragedy) in the heat of Africa and the arms of a big game hunter (Robert Redford). Buy at itunes.apple.com
10. The Iron Lady (2011)
As a Brit and a fan of Maggie Thatcher I was very interested to see how Meryl would pull off Britain’s only female Prime Minister (to date). I wasn’t disappointed and neither were others because this movie earned her 3rd Oscar. Buy at itunes.apple.com
11. Adaptation (2002)
This is a quirky and comedic film that seamlessly blends fictional characters and situations with the lives of real people. Buy at itunes.apple.com
12. The River Wild (1994)
Meryl gets all athletic and strong as a woman forced to row murderous robbers down a deadly white water passage. Buy at itunes.apple.com
13. The French Lieutenant’s Woman (1981)
Nominated for 5 Oscars this is an atmospheric if rather gloomy film. You have to understand the plit to enjoy it otherwise it can seem rather ponderous. Buy at itunes.apple.com
14. Julie & Julia (2009)
After watching this I simply couldn’t imagine anyone more perfect for the role of Julia Child than Meryl Streep. Buy at itunes.apple.com
15. Into the Woods (2014)
In another of her Oscar nominated roles, Meryl is cast as a witch. It’s a Disney production of the Stephen Sondheim musical. A must for all lovers of fairytales. Buy at itunes.apple.com
16. The Bridges of Madison County (1995)
The touching and engrossing story of a four day love affair between a photographer and a farmer’s wife in the Mid-West in the mid-1960s. Buy at itunes.apple.com
17. Suffragette (2015)
Meryl gives a tour-de-force performance as British suffragette leader Emmeline Pankhurst although she is not the focus of the story. Buy at itunes.apple.com
Let’s hope there are more exceptional performances to come. Go Meryl! Which is your favorite Meryl Streep movie?
Personally, I'm looking forward to her performance in the new Mary Poppins movie (2018)
Feedback Junction
Where Thoughts and Opinions Converge
She is so talented and humble, what a great role model. I'm dying to see Suffragette!
The Queen of Acting.
In 'Sophie's Choice' she demonstrated the acting chops of a lifetime, but for that very reason, it's hard to watch. She's incredible, all right...
She really is the consummate actress. Meryl Streep deserves every award she gets.
Meryl Streep has to the great actress ever - surely?
Death becomes her is one of my favorites of her.. She does a great role in this comedy.
I think she is the finest actress of all time. No mention of Deer Hunter? A great flick that everyone should see at least once.
Heartburn with Jack Nicholson she's great in that too
Mamma Mia is my favorite!
Comments
Desiree:She is so talented and humble, what a great role model. I'm dying to see Suffragette!
RhondaJames:The Queen of Acting.
NMGreenChile:In 'Sophie's Choice' she demonstrated the acting chops of a lifetime, but for that very reason, it's hard to watch. She's incredible, all right...
shanianawaz:She really is the consummate actress. Meryl Streep deserves every award she gets.
GJP:Meryl Streep has to the great actress ever - surely?
TinkerbellMoi:Death becomes her is one of my favorites of her.. She does a great role in this comedy.
Bobbie:I think she is the finest actress of all time. No mention of Deer Hunter? A great flick that everyone should see at least once.
shannon:Heartburn with Jack Nicholson she's great in that too
Feedback Junction
Where Thoughts and Opinions Converge