Meryl Streep Thought Her Career Was Over At 1989 Cannes Film Festival 8650450

Considered by many critics to be the greatest living actress, meryl streep has been nominated for the academy award an astonishing 21 times, and has won it three times. For almost 45 years, meryl streep has continued to bring a varied and vivid array of characters to life in a career that has cut its own unique path from the theater through film and television. Streep made her feature film debut in julia (1977) and soon established herself as one of the most respected actresses of all time.

Often described as the best actress of her generation, streep is particularly known for her versatility and accent.