Streep

British

/ striːp /

noun

Meryl, original name Mary Louise Streep. born 1949, US actress. Her films include The Deerhunter (1978), Kramer vs Kramer (1979), The French Lieutenant's Woman (1981), Sophie's Choice (1982), Out of Africa (1986), The Hours (2002), Mamma Mia! (2008), and The Iron Lady (2011)

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"Background actors work just as hard as all of the main actors do," said Humphrey, who occasionally doubles for Meryl Streep and Julia Roberts.

From Barron's

Aged 37, Stone is the youngest woman ever to earn seven Oscar nominations, overtaking Meryl Streep, who was 38.

From BBC

“Piggy sees herself as Meryl Streep, but we see her differently. Fozzie thinks he’s John Mulaney. Gonzo feels he’s Tom Cruise in ‘Mission: Impossible.’

From Los Angeles Times

And just to ram home the fact that Streep's character is based on feared fashion editor Anna Wintour, the soundtrack to the trailer was Madonna's Vogue.

From BBC

Meryl Streep, Pedro Pascal and Ben Stiller are among celebrities to have paid tribute to Emmy-winning comedic actress Catherine O'Hara, who died on Friday aged 71.

From BBC

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