00:00Hi friends, today I am going to introduce you to someone who's dedication to craft,
00:05versatility and ability to deeply inhabit his characters has made him a beloved and
00:09influential figure in the entertainment industry.
00:13She is our favorite Hollywood actress Meryl Streep.
00:16Let's begin.
00:19Mary Louise Meryl Streep was born on June 22, 1949 in Summit, New Jersey.
00:24She is the daughter of Mary Wolfe Wilkinson, a commercial artist and art editor, and Harry
00:29William Streep Jr., a pharmaceutical executive.
00:32Streep grew up in Bernardsville, New Jersey, where she attended Bernards High School.
00:38Streep showed an interest in acting from an early age and went on to study drama at Vassar
00:42College, earning her B.A. in 1971.
00:46She further honed her craft at the Yale School of Drama, where she received an MFA in 1975.
00:53Streep's professional career began on stage in New York City.
00:57She made her Broadway debut in the play Trelawney of the Wells in 1975 and continued to build
01:02her reputation with roles in Henry V. The Cherry Orchard and A Memory of Two Mondays'
01:0727 Wagons Full of Cotton, which earned her a Tony Award nomination.
01:11Streep's transition to film came with a small but notable role in Julia 1977.
01:16She gained widespread recognition with her performance in The Deer Hunter 1978, for which
01:21she received her first Oscar nomination.
01:24The following year, she won her first Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress for her
01:28role in Kramer vs. Kramer 1979.
01:33Streep has delivered numerous critically acclaimed performances across various genres.
01:38Some of her most notable films include Sophie's Choice 1982, where she won the Academy Award
01:45for Best Actress, Out of Africa 1985, The Bridges of Madison County 1995, Adaptation
01:542002, The Devil Wears Prada 2006, Mamma Mia 2008, Julie Julia 2009, The Iron Lady 2011,
02:05where she portrayed Margaret Thatcher and won her third Oscar.
02:10Meryl Streep is widely regarded as one of the greatest actresses of her generation.
02:14She has been nominated for a record 21 Academy Awards, winning three.
02:19She has also received 32 Golden Globe nominations, winning eight.
02:22Her accolades include BAFTA Awards, Screen Actors Guild Awards, and numerous other honors.
02:29Meryl Streep's influence extends beyond her acting career.
02:33She is known for her advocacy on various social and political issues, including women's rights,
02:38environmental causes, and the arts.
02:41Streep has used her platform to speak out on these issues, and has been an active supporter
02:45of the National Women's History Museum and other organizations.
02:50Her versatility, dedication, and ability to transform into any character have made
02:54her a role model for aspiring actors and a beloved figure in the film industry.
03:00Streep's body of work continues to inspire and entertain audiences worldwide, and she
03:04remains one of the most respected and admired actresses in Hollywood history.
03:10Streep married sculptor Don Gummer in 1978.
03:14They have four children Henry Wolfe Gummer, a musician Mary Willa Mamie Gummer, an actress
03:19Grace Jane Gummer, an actress and Louisa Jacobson Gummer, a model.
03:24Meryl Streep's dedication to her craft, versatility, and ability to deeply inhabit
03:29her characters have made her a beloved and influential figure in the entertainment industry.
03:35She continues to take on challenging roles and remains a prominent and respected actress
03:39in Hollywood.
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