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Meryl Streep
Mary Louise "Meryl" Streep is an American actress who has worked in theater, television, and film. She is regarded widely as one of the most talented and respected actors of the modern era. Streep has received 25 Golden Globe nominations, winning seven, and 16 Academy Award nominations, winning two. She has received more nominations than any other actress/actor in the history of either award. Here you may ask questions and find answers about Meryl Streep, her personal life, her career, and her legacy.
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Where can you find the wig Meryl Streep wore in The Devil Wears Prada?
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Meryl Streep wore a laced front wig designed by world renowned wig hair stylist to the stars, J. Roy Hellend. It was made of human hair and was lightened and toned silver and ash. Source IMDB
What Films has Meryl Streep sung in?
Meryl Streep has showcased her singing talents in several films, including "Mamma Mia!" and its sequel "Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again," where she sang popular ABBA songs. She also sang in the musical film "Into the Woods," based on the Broadway musical of the same name. Additionally, she displayed her vocal abilities in the biographical film "Florence Foster Jenkins," where she portrayed the titular character, a wealthy woman with a passion for opera despite her lack of singing talent.
What food does Meryl Streep like?
One band Meryl Streep likes is Canadian rock/country band Blue Rodeo. She requested that they accompany her on the song "Checking Out" from "Postcards from the Edge," and they appear on-screen in the film.
How did don gummer and Meryl Streep meet?
When Meryl Streep's Ex-Fiancee Died She got removed from his apartment so her brother asked his friend Don Gummer if she could stay in his house until Don gets pack from a Trip. But Don came home early and they fell in love.
So Basically Meryl and Don met by her brother.
Does Meryl Streep love pierce brosnan?
Meryl Streep and Pierce Brosnan were very close during the filming of "Mamma Mia" (2008) and it was rumoured they were having an affair. Although this rumour has not been said to be true, there are pictures of them both looking rather intimate. These can either be taken at the wrong time, or it might be true they did have a brief affair. Meryl has been married to sculptor Don Gummer and Pierce to Keeley Smith. I do not think we will ever know if they had an affair and many of the rumours spread about the affair come back to fans who wish they would happen. Youtube videos and photos with the title Peryl Brostreep both influence the rumour and spread it further. Meryl is very much in love and so is Pierce, but it is not with one another.
Has Meryl Streep been nominated for 13 Oscars?
Meryl Streep holds the overall record with 20 Academy Awards nominations. She has won three times. Her nominated roles and movies are as follows (Oscar wins in bold):
- Linda in "The Deer Hunter" (1978). Best Supporting Actress.
- Joanna Kramer in "Kramer vs. Kramer" (1979). Best Supporting Actress.
- Sarah/Anna in "The French Lieutenant's Woman" (1981). Best Actress.
- Sophie Zawistowski in "Sophie's Choice" (1982). Best Actress.
- Karen Silkwood in "Silkwood" (1983). Best Actress.
- Karen Blixen/Isak Dinesen in "Out of Africa" (1985). Best Actress.
- Helen Archer in "Ironweed" (1987). Best Actress.
- Lindy Chamberlain in "A Cry in the Dark" (1988). Best Actress.
- Suzanne Vale in "Postcards from the Edge" (1990). Best Actress.
- Francesca Johnson in "The Bridges of Madison County" (1995). Best Actress.
- Kate Gulden in "One True Thing" (1998). Best Actress.
- Roberta Guaspari in "Music of the Heart" (1999). Best Actress.
- Susan Orlean in "Adaptation" (2002). Best Supporting Actress.
- Miranda Priestly in "The Devil Wears Prada" (2006). Best Actress.
- Sister Aloysius Beauvier in "Doubt" (2008). Best Actress.
- Julia Child in "Julie & Julia" (2009). Best Actress.
- Baroness Margaret Thatcher in "The Iron Lady" (2011). Best Actress.
- Violet Weston in "August: Osage County" (2013). Best Actress.
- The Witch in "Into the Woods" (2014). Best Supporting Actress.
- Florence Foster Jenkins in "Florence Foster Jenkins" (2016). Best Actress.
Has Meryl Streep ever had an affair?
No, no, no! Meryl has been married to sculptor Don Gummer for the past 33 years. She once was engaged to actor John Czale from The Deer Hunter but he passed away due to cancer before they married. So to answer your question, no Meryl Streep has not been divorced. (:
How do you send fan mail to Meryl Streep?
You Can't Send Audrey Hepburn Fan Mail Because She Died In 1993.
Meryl Streep has two daughters who have followed in her sizeable footsteps. Mamie Gummer, who is 30, appears in movies and starred in the television series "Emily Owens, M.D." (2012-13) and "Off the Map" (2011). She occasionaly makes guest appearances as attorney Nancy Crozier in the CBS drama "The Good Wife." Her sister Grace Gummer, 27, appeared as Hallie Shea in Season 2 of the HBO series "The Newsroom." She also starred as Anna Moore in the TeenNick cable series "Gigantic" (2010-2011) and appeared as Katie Rand in Season 1 of "Smash" (2012-13).
No. In fact, some industry insiders are already predicting she'll receive her 21st Oscar-nomination for her upcoming performance as Katherine Graham, the late publisher of The Washington Post in "The Papers."
Was Meryl Streep nominated for her role in Mama Mia?
No, Meryl Streep did not win an Oscar for Mama Mia. She was not even nominated. Meryle Streep has been nominated for the following films.
- Nominated Oscar Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role for: Julie & Julia (2009)
- Nominated Oscar Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role for: Doubt (2008)
- Nominated Oscar Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role for: The Devil Wears Prada (2006)
- Nominated Oscar Best Actress in a Supporting Role for: Adaptation. (2002)
- Nominated Oscar Best Actress in a Leading Role for: Music of the Heart (1999)
- Nominated Oscar Best Actress in a Leading Role for: One True Thing (1998)
- Nominated Oscar Best Actress in a Leading Role for: The Bridges of Madison County (1995)
- Nominated Oscar Best Actress in a Leading Role for: Postcards from the Edge (1990)
- Nominated Oscar Best Actress in a Leading Role for: Evil Angels (1988)
- Nominated Oscar Best Actress in a Leading Role for: Ironweed (1987)
- Nominated Oscar Best Actress in a Leading Role for: Out of Africa (1985)
- Nominated Oscar Best Actress in a Leading Role for: Silkwood (1983)
- Won Oscar Best Actress in a Leading Role for: Sophie's Choice (1982)
- Nominated Oscar Best Actress in a Leading Role for: The French Lieutenant's Woman (1981)
- Won Oscar Best Actress in a Supporting Role for: Kramer vs. Kramer (1979)
- Nominated Oscar Best Actress in a Supporting Role for: The Deer Hunter (1978)
Which 1982 movie got Meryl Streep the Oscar award for the Best Actress in a Leading Role category?
She won the 1968 academy award for Funny Girl -- tying with Katharine Hepburn in "The Lion In Winter". This was the first time a tie was awarded in this category.
Who are Meryl Streeps parents?
Meryl Streep's mother's name is: Mary Wilkinson, later renamed (unknown to me as to why) Mary Wolf, father: Harry William Streep Jr
Where in Massachusetts does Meryl Streep live?
She lives in Salisbury Connecticut! The precise location of her house is unclear! :) I'm a super fan and still have NO idea what her house looks like! She also has an apartment in New York! :)
How much cosmetic work has Meryl Streep had done to her face?
makeup found in the dark alley dumpster
How many awards has Meryl Streep received?
According to the Offical Website of The Golden Globe Annual Awards she has been nominated for 14 and won 5, but they only list 4.
The fifth was the Cecil B. DeMille award.
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How many Indians have been nominated for Oscars?
1) Bhanu Athaiya won Best Costume Design (with John Mollo) for Gandhi (1982) 2) Satyajit Ray received an honorary Academy Award in 1991. 3) Russell Pookutty won Best Sound Mixing (with Ian Tapp and Richard Pryke) for Slumdog Millionaire (2008). 4) AR Rahman won Best Score and Best Original Song (music) for Slumdog Millionaire (2008) 5) Gulzar won Best Song (lyrics) for Slumdog Millionaire(2008). [He was not present at the ceremony to collect his Oscar.]
What movie did Meryl Streep play with marlon brando?
Vivien Leigh and Marlon Brando played the leads in Tennessee Williams' A Streetcar Named Desire. They were brother/sister in laws in the movie. Both were nominated for an Oscar for their performances - Vivien Leigh ended up winning her second one for her portrayal of Blanche DuBois.
Does Meryl Streep have an email address that fans can email?
She doesn't have a email address but..
Fan Mail Address:
Meryl Streep
42 West
220 W. 42nd Street
12th Floor
New York, NY 10036
USA
What roles earned Meryl Streep an Oscar?
Meryl Streep has had two Academy Award (Oscar) winning roles:
- She won the Oscar for Best Actress in a Leading Role for her role as Sophie in Sophie's Choice (1982) and
- She won the Oscar for Best Actress in a Supporting Role for her role as Joanna Kramer in Kramer vs. Kramer(1979)
What movies has Meryl Streep appeared with Lilly Tomlin?
In 2006, Meryl Streep appeared with Lily Tomlin in the film A Prarie Home Companion.
