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Hollywood favoriteMeryl Streepturns 74 today, and to celebrate, we’re taking a look back at some of her most glamorous moments on and off the camera. Happy Birthday to an icon!
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1978
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02of 201979Jack Mitchell/GettyThe actress was spotted hailing a cab outside Joseph Papp’s Public Theater - the same year her critically acclaimed film,Kramer vs. Kramer, was released.
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1979
The actress was spotted hailing a cab outside Joseph Papp’s Public Theater - the same year her critically acclaimed film,Kramer vs. Kramer, was released.
03of 201979Graham Turner/Getty… and the buzz surrounding the film and its star even caught the attention ofQueen ElizabethII, who attended a royal screening ofKramer vs. Kramerin London.
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… and the buzz surrounding the film and its star even caught the attention ofQueen ElizabethII, who attended a royal screening ofKramer vs. Kramerin London.
04of 201979Ron Galella/WireImageStreep and her longtime love, husband Don Gummer, were picture-perfect at the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion at the L.A. Music Center.
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Streep and her longtime love, husband Don Gummer, were picture-perfect at the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion at the L.A. Music Center.
05of 201980ABC Photo Archives/ABC via GettyCongrats were in order for Streep, who scooped up the Best Supporting Actress Oscar for her performance inKramer vs. Kramer.
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1980
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Congrats were in order for Streep, who scooped up the Best Supporting Actress Oscar for her performance inKramer vs. Kramer.
06of 201981Ted Thai/The LIFE Picture Collection/GettyDespite winning an Oscar, the star was not above riding the N.Y.C. subway like a pro.
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1981
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Despite winning an Oscar, the star was not above riding the N.Y.C. subway like a pro.
07of 201983Michael Montfort/Michael Ochs Archives/GettyIt wasn’t long before Streep won her second Oscar - this time a Best Actress trophy for her work inSophie’s Choice.
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1983
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It wasn’t long before Streep won her second Oscar - this time a Best Actress trophy for her work inSophie’s Choice.
08of 201989Paul Natkin/GettyOh, to have been a fly in this room! Streep joined Hollywood heavyweights Michael Douglas, Barbra Streisand and Jerry Hall as the foursome posed with Mick Jagger backstage at the Rolling Stones' “Steel Wheels” tour.
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1989
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Oh, to have been a fly in this room! Streep joined Hollywood heavyweights Michael Douglas, Barbra Streisand and Jerry Hall as the foursome posed with Mick Jagger backstage at the Rolling Stones' “Steel Wheels” tour.
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1990
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10of 202004Carlo Allegri/GettyWinning big! The lauded actress posed with her Emmy following her andAngels in Americacostar Al Pacino’s win for outstanding miniseries.
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2004
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Winning big! The lauded actress posed with her Emmy following her andAngels in Americacostar Al Pacino’s win for outstanding miniseries.
11of 202006Bryan Bedder/GettyFor the premiere ofThe Devil Wears Prada, in which she played fashion editor Miranda Priestly, Streep enlisted her look-alike daughters Mamie, Grace and Louisa to join her on the red carpet.
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2006
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For the premiere ofThe Devil Wears Prada, in which she played fashion editor Miranda Priestly, Streep enlisted her look-alike daughters Mamie, Grace and Louisa to join her on the red carpet.
12of 202010Kevin Winter/GettyHelen Mirren joined Streep and Cher - who togetheronce saved a woman from an attackeron the streets of New York - during the 38th AFI Life Achievement Awards honoring Mike Nichols.
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2010
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Helen Mirren joined Streep and Cher - who togetheronce saved a woman from an attackeron the streets of New York - during the 38th AFI Life Achievement Awards honoring Mike Nichols.
13of 202011Ron Sachs-Pool/GettyIn December, the star was one of five recipients of the 2011 Kennedy Center Honors. The other honorees were Yo-Yo Ma, Neil Diamond, Sonny Rollins and Barbara Cook.
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2011
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In December, the star was one of five recipients of the 2011 Kennedy Center Honors. The other honorees were Yo-Yo Ma, Neil Diamond, Sonny Rollins and Barbara Cook.
14of 202012Jason Merritt/GettyStreep proudly held up her third Oscar, for her Best Actress performance inThe Iron Lady, at the ceremony’s press room. She currently holds the record for having the most Academy Award nominations in the acting category.
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2012
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Streep proudly held up her third Oscar, for her Best Actress performance inThe Iron Lady, at the ceremony’s press room. She currently holds the record for having the most Academy Award nominations in the acting category.
15of 202014Alex Wong/GettyDuring his second term, PresidentBarack Obamapresented Streep with the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the highest honor a civilian can receive.
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2014
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During his second term, PresidentBarack Obamapresented Streep with the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the highest honor a civilian can receive.
16of 202016Paul Zimmerman/WireImageProving she’s a chameleon in every sense of the word, Streep dressed up as then-presidential-candidate Donald Trump for a surprise appearance at the Public Theater Gala in N.Y.C.
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2016
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Proving she’s a chameleon in every sense of the word, Streep dressed up as then-presidential-candidate Donald Trump for a surprise appearance at the Public Theater Gala in N.Y.C.
17of 202017Paul Drinkwater/NBCUniversal via GettyThe Cecil B. DeMille Award recipient took the stage at the Golden Globes totake aim at Donald Trump in a fiery speech, two months after the former reality star was elected into office. “Disrespect invites disrespect. Violence incites violence,” she said. “The powerful - use definition to bully others, we all lose.”
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2017
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The Cecil B. DeMille Award recipient took the stage at the Golden Globes totake aim at Donald Trump in a fiery speech, two months after the former reality star was elected into office. “Disrespect invites disrespect. Violence incites violence,” she said. “The powerful - use definition to bully others, we all lose.”
18of 202018Karwai Tang/WireImageDirector Steven Spielberg, Streep and costar Tom Hanks got their photos taken as they made their way down the red carpet at the London premiere ofThe Post.
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2018
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Director Steven Spielberg, Streep and costar Tom Hanks got their photos taken as they made their way down the red carpet at the London premiere ofThe Post.
19of 202018Dimitrios Kambouris/GettyAll love! Longtime friends Robert De Niro and Streep quickly kissed during the National Board of Review Annual Awards Gala, following the actor’s speech praising the star.
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All love! Longtime friends Robert De Niro and Streep quickly kissed during the National Board of Review Annual Awards Gala, following the actor’s speech praising the star.
20of 202018Kevin Mazur/WireImage"Our marriage and our children and their wellbeing inform all the decisions we make,“Streep once saidabout life with husband Don Gummer.
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“Our marriage and our children and their wellbeing inform all the decisions we make,“Streep once saidabout life with husband Don Gummer.
source: people.com
