Friday, June 12, 2026

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.

17 comments:

  1. I have heard about the talented actress Meryl Streep.

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  2. Es una gran actriz. Te mando un beso.

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  3. My dear friend Theodosia,
    Congratulations to Meryl Streep on her birthday, this excellent actress whom you portray in yet another wonderful cinematic biography, where we learn more about these Hollywood stars.
    Kisses!!!

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  4. merci pour l ' anniversaire de Milo gros bisous

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  5. je te souhaite un très bon Week end 💋

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  6. Meryl Streep is one of the greatest actresses of our time. All her awards are well deserved.
    I loved your biography.
    Hugs, Theda

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  7. Su gran carrera profesional creo que daría para unos cuantos premios mas a su curriculum por lo gran actriz que me parece. El que sus hijas hayan seguido su estela me parece un hándicap, ya que nos suele gustar comparar con progenitores.

    Saludos.

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  8. Eu reconheceria o rosto e o talento dessa atriz mesmo se estiver dormindo. Ela merece todos os prêmios que ganhou.

    Abraços 🐾 Garfield Tirinhas Oficial.

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  9. A wonderful woman and actress.

    Kisses

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  10. Olá, Theda, sem dúvida uma das melhores artistas, gosto muito dela! Vi muitos de seus filmes.
    Ótima postagem, gostei muito.
    Beijo e um ótimo final de semana.

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  11. Dear Theda, how are you!
    I love both Meryl and Short; I like that couple. Nice people :)

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  12. She is a performer. And such longevity always finding great roles. I liked her best playing Julia Childs. Thanks so much.

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  13. Uma grande atriz que muito aprecio.
    Homenagem bem merecida.
    Boa semana.
    Um beijo.

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  14. hola
    es una de mis actrices favoritas y es que clava todas las películas que hace, es una maravillosa actriz
    besotessssssssssssssssssss

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  15. Me encanta esta actriz, es de mis preferidas, es tan versátil e interpreta tan bien cualquier papel que sus películas triunfan.
    Besos.

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  16. Olá, Theda.
    Eis uma atriz que muito admiro. Sempre com brilhantes interpretações. Excelente partilha!

    Deixo os votos de uma feliz semana com tudo de bom.
    Beijinhos, com carinho e amizade.

    Mário Margaride

    http://poesiaaquiesta.blogspot.com
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