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Meryl Streep's Legendary 77th Birthday Celebration
22 Jun
Summary
- Actress Meryl Streep turns 77 today, celebrating a career spanning nearly 50 years.
- Streep has amassed an impressive collection of three Oscars, four Emmys, and nine Golden Globes.
- The article highlights seven of her most acclaimed award-winning performances.
Meryl Streep is celebrating her 77th birthday on June 22, 2026, marking an extraordinary career of nearly 50 years in entertainment.
Her extensive filmography includes critically acclaimed performances such as Sophie Zawistowski in "Sophie's Choice" (1982) and Miranda Priestly in "The Devil Wears Prada" (2006).
Streep's remarkable talent has been recognized with numerous accolades, including three Academy Awards, four Primetime Emmy Awards, and nine Golden Globe Awards.
She secured her first Oscar and Golden Globe for Best Supporting Actress for her role as Joan Kramer in the 1979 drama "Kramer vs. Kramer."
Her portrayal of Sophie Zawistowska in "Sophie's Choice" earned her a second Oscar and Golden Globe for Best Actress.
Streep also received a Golden Globe for Best Supporting Actress for her role as author Susan Orlean in the 2002 comedy-drama "Adaptation."
In 2003, she won her first Emmy and a Golden Globe for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Miniseries or Movie for her multiple roles in the "Angels in America" miniseries.
She took home another Golden Globe for Best Actress in a Motion Picture Musical or Comedy for her iconic role as Miranda Priestly in "The Devil Wears Prada" (2006).
Streep earned a further Golden Globe for Best Actress in a Motion Picture Musical or Comedy for portraying Julia Child in the 2009 film "Julie & Julia."
Her performance as former British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher in the 2011 biopic "The Iron Lady" garnered her an Oscar and a Golden Globe for Best Actress.
"The Devil Wears Prada 2" was released in May 2026, with Streep reprising her role as Miranda Priestly.
