Haiku: Flavors and Moments - ©Theda Bara

Haiku and Art by ©Theda Bara — 2026

I love the taste of cherries
The scent of jasmine
And the love I feel when my son looks at me!

Jon Voight - ©Theda Bara

The name I highlight in this post is that of the American actor and producer Jon Voight, active in political opinions and proud to be a personal friend of the current President of the United States, Donald Trump (1946-).

Jon Voight won the Academy Award for Best Actor in 1979 for the film “Coming Home” (1978), for his performance as “Luke Martin”. Other awards include: 4 Golden Globe Awards: Best Actor in a Drama Film in 1979 and 1986; Best Newcomer in 1970; Best Supporting Actor in a TV Series, Miniseries or Television Film in 2014. 1 BAFTA Award: Best Newcomer in 1970.

Despite his illustrious film career and status as a Hollywood legend, Jon Voight does not have a star on the Walk of Fame. The reason is simple: Voight is a Special Ambassador for the United States in Hollywood and, therefore, according to the rules of the Motion Picture Association of America (MPA), his name cannot be nominated for this award. Jon Voight was nominated in 2004 in the Film category, but the official award process was never completed. And, since becoming an MPA Ambassador, he will only receive the star in the future if he resigns from the position or posthumously, in recognition of his work.

Jonathan Vincent Voight was born on December 29, 1938, in Yonkers, New York, United States, and is 87 years old.

Jonathan Voight has been married twice, both marriages ending in divorce. His first wife was American actress Lauri Peters (1943-), from 1962 to 1967; and his second wife was another American, actress and producer Marcheline Bertrand, born Marcia Lynne Bertrand (1950-2007), from 1971 to 1980, with whom he had two American children: actor James Haven Voight (1973-) and actress Angelina Jolie (1975-), who looked very much like her mother when she was young. Voight’s relationship with his daughter, Jolie, has historically been tumultuous, with periods of estrangement and reconciliation.

Haiku: To Love is to Dedicate Yourself - ©Theda Bara

Haiku and Art by ©Theda Bara — 2026

How lucky are those who feel good...
With the love they dedicate
To love is to dedicate yourself!

Meryl Streep - ©Theda Bara

The name I want to highlight in this post is that of today’s birthday girl, who is turning 77. I’m referring to the talented and award-winning American actress Meryl Streep, who has won 3 Oscars: 2 for Best Actress in 1983 for “Sophie’s Choice” (1982), in the role of “Sophie Zawistowski”, and in 2012 for “The Iron Lady” (2011), in the role of “Margaret Thatcher”. 1 for Best Supporting Actress: 1980 for “Kramer vs. Kramer” (1979), in the role of “Joanna Kramer”.

 

In addition to the Oscars, Meryl Streep won 2 BAFTA awards for Best Actress: 1982 and 2012;  one MTV Movie Award for Best Villain in 2015; has also won eight Golden Globe Awards: three for Best Actress in a Drama Film: 1982, 2012, and 2013, and two for Best Supporting Actress in a Film: 1980 and 2003, a Cecil B. DeMille Award: 2017; two for Best Actress in a Comedy or Musical: 2007 and 2010, and one for Best Actress in a Miniseries or Television Film: 2004. In addition, she has won two Primetime Emmy Awards: Outstanding Lead Actress in a Miniseries or Television Film: 1978 and 2004.

Meryl Streep has a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, located in front of the TCL Chinese Theatre at 7020 Hollywood Boulevard, in the Film category.

Mary Louise “Meryl” Streep was born on June 12, 1949, in Summit, New Jersey, United States.

Meryl Streep was married to American sculptor Donald James Gummer (1946-) for 39 years, from 1978 to 2017. They officially separated in 2017 and finalized their divorce in 2024. They had four children together: American singer-songwriter Henry Wolfe Gummer (1979-), American actress Mary Willa “Mamie” Gummer (1983-), American actress Grace Jane Gummer (1986-), and American actress Louisa Jacobson Gummer (1991-); her current relationship is with actor Martin Hayter Short (1950-), since 2024, but they do not intend to officially marry.

Haiku: Waves of Love - ©Theda Bara

Haiku and Art by ©Theda Bara — 2026

He ran away from me...
Like someone who goes to sea
And returned on a wave, because he never stopped loving me!