Mary Louise Streep, named Meryl (born 22 Juni 1949 in Summit, New Jersey) is an American actress. After her first theater work, she celebrated her international breakthrough at the end of the 1970s with the television series Holocaust and the cinema productions Manhattan, Those Going Through Hell and Kramer vs. Kramer. Since then, the three-time Oscar winner has been considered one of the most sought-after and artistically successful film actresses in the world - with a total of 21 nominations. Her greatest commercial successes include Sophie's Decision, Out of Africa, Death Suits Her, The Bridges on the River, Lemony Snicket - Mysterious Events, The Devil Wears Prada, Mamma Mia!, Julie & Julia, If Love Were That Simple , The Iron Lady and Into the Woods.
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