Meryl Streep
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Meryl Streep is an American actress who is widely considered one of the best actresses of her generation. Throughout her career, she has won three Academy Awards and has been nominated for 21 in total. She has also received 31 Golden Globe nominations, winning eight—more nominations and competitive wins than any other performer. Her notable film appearances include: The Devil Wears Prada, Mamma Mia!, Music of the Heart, Out of Africa, Sophie”s Choice, Doubt and The Bridges of Madison County. Born Mary Louise Streep on June 22, 1949 in Summit, New Jersey, to Harry William Streep, Jr. and Mary Wolf Wilkinson, her father was of German and Swiss-German descent, and her mother had English, Irish, and German ancestry. She has two younger brothers, Dana David and Harry William III. She was educated at Bernards High School in Bernardsville, New Jersey and Vassar College in Poughkeepsie, New York. She earned a Masters of Fine Arts degree from the Yale School of Drama. She made her stage debut in Trelawny of the Wells in 1975. She received her first Academy Award nomination for her role in the 1978 drama film The Deer Hunter with Robert De Niro. She has been married to Don Gummer since 1978. They have four children, son Henry Wolf Gummer and daughters Mary Willa Gummer, Grace Jane Gummer, and Louisa Jacobson Gummer. | |
Mary Louise Streep Personal Details | |
Family / Birth / Real Name: | Mary Louise Streep |
Nicknames: | Meryl |
Date of Birth: | 22 June 1949 |
Birthplace: | Summit, New Jersey, USA |
Nationality: | American |
Race / Ethnicity: | White |
Religion: | Agnostic |
Occupation / Job(s): | Actress |
Gender: | Female |
Zodiac / Birth Sign: | Cancer |
Sexual Orientation: | Straight |
Mary Louise Streep Family Details | |
Father: | Harry William Streep, Jr. (Pharmaceutical Executive) |
Mother: | Mary Wolf Wilkinson (Commercial Artist and Art Editor) |
Siblings: | Dana Streep (Younger Brother), Harry Streep, Jr. (Younger Brother) Others: Maeve Kinkead (Sister-in-law) |
Marital Status: | Married |
Spouse: | Don Gummer (m. 1978) |
Children Name: | Louisa Jacobson Gummer (Daughter), Mamie Gummer (Daughter), Henry Wolfe (Son), Grace Gummer (Daughter) |
Mary Louise Streep Body Measurements | |
Height in Feet: | 5′ 6″ |
Height in Meters: | 1.68 m |
Overall Body Weight in Kilogram: | 73 kg |
Overall Body Weight in Pounds: | 161 lbs |
Body Build / Type: | Average |
Bra Size: | 36B |
Feet/ Shoe Size: | 8.5 (US) |
Body Measurements: | 38-30-39 in (97-76-99 cm) |
Waist Size: | 30 inches (76 cm) |
Hips Size: | 39 inches (99 cm) |
Eye Color: | Green |
Hair Color: | Blonde |
Dress size: | 12 (US) |
Mary Louise Streep Education | |
Bernards High School (1967) Yale Drama School (Masters of Fine Arts degree) Yale University (1975) (Master”s degree in Fine Arts) Vassar College (1971) (Bachelor”s degree cum laude) Dartmouth CollegeBernards High School (1967) Yale Drama School (Masters of Fine Arts degree) Yale University (1975) (Master”s degree in Fine Arts) Vassar College (1971) (Bachelor”s degree cum laude) Dartmouth College |
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Mary Louise Streep Brand Endorsements | |
In 1990, Meryl starred in a TV commercial for Amercian Express Credit Card. She has also appeared in commercials for social cause and charities. ReligionAgnostic Best Known For
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Mary Louise Streep Social Media Accounts | |
CelebHills: | Mary Louise Streep on CelebHills |