Meryl Streep, born June 22, 1949, is an American actress widely regarded as one of the finest performers of her generation. She is the most-nominated actor in Academy Awards history, with 21 Oscar nominations and 3 wins across a career spanning more than five decades.
Streep is celebrated for transformative performances in films such as Sophie's Choice, The Devil Wears Prada — in which she played the formidable Miranda Priestly — Mamma Mia! and The Iron Lady. In 2026, she reprised the role of Miranda Priestly in The Devil Wears Prada 2.
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Meryl Streep Quick Facts
Full Name: Mary Louise Streep
Born: June 22, 1949 (age 77 as of Oct 2026)
Birthplace: Summit, New Jersey, USA
Education: Vassar College, Yale School of Drama
Occupation: Actress
Spouse: Don Gummer (married 1978; reported separated for several years as of Oct 2023)
Children: four, incl. actresses Mamie Gummer, Grace Gummer, Louisa Jacobson
Academy Awards: 21 nominations (most in history), 3 wins
Early Life
Meryl Streep studied drama at Vassar College, where she first trained as an actress, and went on to hone her craft at the prestigious Yale School of Drama.
Career
Streep's film breakthrough came with The Deer Hunter (1978), which earned her first Academy Award nomination. She won the Oscar for Best Supporting Actress for Kramer vs. Kramer (1979), followed by Best Actress wins for Sophie's Choice (1982) and The Iron Lady (2011) — three wins from a record 21 nominations. She has also won 8 Golden Globe Awards.
Her iconic roles include Sophie's Choice, Out of Africa (1985), The Devil Wears Prada (2006) as Miranda Priestly, Mamma Mia! (2008), Julie & Julia (2009), The Iron Lady (2011), Into the Woods (2014), The Post (2017) and Little Women (2019).
Recent Work
In 2026, Streep reprised her role as Miranda Priestly in The Devil Wears Prada 2. She also appeared in season 3 of Only Murders in the Building (2023).
Personal Life
Streep married sculptor Don Gummer in 1978. In October 2023, it was reported that the couple had been separated for several years. They have four children.
Watch the Official Video
The Devil Wears Prada 2 — official trailer.
FAQs
How old is Meryl Streep?
Born on June 22, 1949, Meryl Streep is 77 years old as of October 2026.
How many Oscars has she won?
She has won 3 Academy Awards from a record 21 nominations — the most nominations ever received by an actor in Oscar history.
What is she best known for?
She is best known for transformative performances in Sophie's Choice, The Devil Wears Prada as Miranda Priestly, Mamma Mia! and The Iron Lady.
Is she in The Devil Wears Prada 2?
Yes — she reprised her iconic role as Miranda Priestly in The Devil Wears Prada 2 (2026).
Also read: The Devil Wears Prada 2 (2026) — release date, cast, trailer & soundtrack | Anne Hathaway biography | Cate Blanchett biography
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