Meryl Streep
Actress
June 22, 1949, Summit, New Jersey•Age: 76•$160M
Known For
The Devil Wears PradaSophie's ChoiceThe Iron LadyMamma Mia!
Career Highlights
- ▸Record 21 Academy Award nominations
- ▸Three Academy Award wins
- ▸Eight Golden Globe Awards
- ▸Presidential Medal of Freedom (2014)
- ▸Considered the greatest actress of her generation
Fun Facts
- ★Can speak multiple languages including German, Italian, and Polish
- ★Was a cheerleader and homecoming queen in high school
- ★Learned to play violin in five days for August: Osage County
- ★Turned down role in King Kong (1976) to do stage work
- ★Has portrayed more real-life figures than any other major actor
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