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Birthdate
Born in Summit New Jersey -
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Streep's Education
She studied at a religious institution Bernard's High School and graduated from Vassar College and later on attended Yale University -
Streep's Highschool Graduation
Graduated from Bernard's High School -
College
Graduated from Vassar College with a B.A. in Drama -
Further College
Attended Yale and Graduated -
Acting Debut
Streep debuted on Broadway starring in "Trelawny of the “Wells.” Streep was an actor as well as a manager -
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Streep's acting/theatre career
Streep went on to film in multiple Academy winning movies -
Meryl Meeting John Cazale
Meryl first met John Cazale in the movie "Measure for Measure" where they were co-stars. The couple went on to find out that Cazale had Lung cancer (1977) this led Meryl to stress as she went on to star in the film "holocaust" inorder to support the both of them later on winning her an Emmy. As Meryl stayed by his side her career took a pause. On March 12, 1978, Cazale passed away. -
First Emmy
Earned her first Emmy for her role in the television miniseries "Holocaust" -
Marriage
Married American Sculptor Don Gummer -
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Streep's Award History
Streep went on to receive a large amount of Academy Award nominations and awards in her acting career. Meryl went on to receive a number of 204 wins overall with 3 of them being Academy Awards (Oscars) -
First academy award
Appearing in the film Kramer vs. Kramer showing the difficult battle of custody and divorce process with Co star Dustin Hoffman, Meryl later on wins the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress. -
Meryl's first born son: Henry Wolfe Gummer
Meryl and her husband had their first child in the year 1979, a boy named Henry Wolfe Gummer. -
Sophie's Choice
The extremely successful film "Sofie's Choice" shows us a side of Streep that really shows her talent as an actor and how amazing she's able to act out the role given to her. The film dives into Sophie's life and the hardships plus her blessings in life as the film dives into her past and the important person who helped her overcome it. The role landed her an Oscar nomination and award for "Best Actress". -
Second born daughter: Mary Willa Gummer
In 1983, Meryl and her husband had their second child Mary Willa Gummer. -
Third child Daughter: Grace Jane Gummer
Meryl and her husband had their third child Grace Jane Gummer. -
A Cry in The Dark
"A Cry in The Dark " starring Meryl Streep and co-star Sam Neill explains the true story of the kidnapping of the child of a couple. The film symbolizes the amount of influence the media can have on people's opinions. This film earned her a nomination for an Academy Award. -
Last child Daughter: Louisa Jacobson Gummer
The couple went on to have their last child Louisa Jacobson Gummer. -
Changing of genre
Meryl went on to pursue a different genre which was comedy seeing how Streep is known for her amazing skill in acting in drama films. Meryl starred in the film "Death Becomes Her" which takes the viewer into the story of a novelist with deteriorating mental health while dealing with a messy split. -
One True thing
In the film "One True Thing" Streep plays Kate, a woman/mother with cancer. As Kate's daughter played by co-star Renée Zellweger, finds out about this the two spend time together and connect more than ever before. It's later on in the film that Kate's daughter (Renée Zellweger) realizes the hardships that her movie had been through. -
The Devil Wears Prada
"The Devil Wears Prada" Streep plays as a stern magazine editor with co-star Anne Hathaway. This film goes into many unrealistic standards of working in the fashion industry but also shows the importance of self-worth. This film earned her an Oscar nomination for "Best Actress" adding on to her impressive list of nominations. -
Mamma Mia!
Streep shows the world a whole other side than a drama and lets loose in this musical making it a fun heartfelt movie alongside her co-star Amando Steinfield. The film shows the viewer the complicated love life Donna had before having her daughter. 20 years later Donna's daughter becomes curious and contacts her mother's past lover leaving Donna with an unexpected reunion. -
The Iron Lady
Streep plays an important figure reflecting on their life and past decisions. This film earned Streep her third Oscar in her career. The role also earned her with eighth Golden Globe. -
Cecil B. DeMille Award for lifetime achievement
Meryl received the Cecil B. DeMille Award for lifetime achievement for her outstanding performances and educational practices in her profession. This award is a big achievement in her career considering only a handful of people have received this award such as Oprah Winfrey and Denzel Washington. -
AAVC Distinguished Achievement Award
Streep received the AAVC Distinguished Achievement Award at Vassar College meaning she reached the highest level in her career field. This award proves how she in fact is one of the most talented actors of her and our time. -
Quote
"You can't suppress the things that make us human. It's pointless to try." -
Sources (2)
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Sources
https://people.com/celebrity/celebrities-with-honorary-doctorate-degrees/
https://www.news10.com/news/ny-news/meryl-streep-visits-vassar-to-receive-honorable-award/
https://hollywoodlife.com/feature/meryl-streep-kids-4537363/
https://hollywoodlife.com/feature/meryl-streep-kids-4537363/
https://nypost.com/2016/04/23/the-tragic-romance-that-shaped-meryl-streeps-life/