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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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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.
What Oscars has Meryl Streep won?
Meryl Streep has been nominated for the most Oscars of any actor, a total of 17. She has won three (3) Academy Awards (Oscars), all of them for acting:
- Best Actress in a Leading Role for: Sophie's Choice (1982)
- Best Actress in a Supporting Role for: Kramer vs. Kramer (1979)
- Best Actress in a Leading Role for: The Iron Lady(2011)
How many films did de niro and Meryl Streep star together?
They have been in two movies together: Julie & Julia and The Devil Wears Prada.
No, Meryl Streep has never been a lesbian (as far as I know). The great actress has, however, played a lesbian twice, to much praise. First in Silkwood (1983), where she played the title character and Cher's lover, and then in The Hours (2002). You can watch scenes on YouTube.
Is Amanda Seyfried Meryl Streep's real daughter?
Amanda Seyfried is not Meryl Streep's daughter. Streep does have three daughters and one son. Two of her daughters, Grace and Marnie Gummer, are also actresses.
What film did Meryl Streep play a chef?
Meryl Streep played Julia Child in "Julie&Julia", the "French Chef" and co-writer of "Mastering the Art of French Cooking". I'm not sure if she's played a chef in any other movie, so...
For what film did Meryl Streep win her first Oscar?
BUtterfield 8 (1960). Based on the novel by John O'Hara, Butterfield 8 earned Elizabeth Taylor her
first Academy Award (for Best Actress) after four unsuccessful nominations. ...
Two.
Who was nominated for Best Actor in 1972?
In 1961 the nominees for Best Actor in a Leading Role were Charles Boyer for Fanny, Paul Newman for The Hustler, Maximilian Schell for Judgment at Nuremberg, Spencer Tracy for Judgment at Nuremberg and Stuart Whitman for The Mark. The Oscar went to Maximilian Schell.
