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Meryl Streep: 'I don't know how to act!'
30 Apr
Summary
- Streep holds record for most Academy Award nominations with 21.
- She admits to not knowing how to act, learning as she goes.
- Reprising Miranda Priestly for a sequel was surprisingly easy.

Meryl Streep, an actress with an unprecedented 21 Academy Award nominations, recently shared a surprising sentiment: "I don't know how to act." She expressed admiration for her peers, noting she often observes them and learns as she goes, rather than adhering to a specific acting method. This revelation came as she discussed her return to the iconic role of Miranda Priestly for The Devil Wears Prada 2, a sequel now in theaters.
While Streep found the experience of embodying Miranda Priestly for the original 2006 film to be "miserable" as she actively tried to intimidate her costars, reprising the character for the sequel was a more pleasant experience. She described the return as "kind of easy," suggesting that characters remain with actors over time. This latest installment sees her back in the formidable role, earning her 14th Oscar nomination for the original performance.