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Famous as :
ActressBirth Name :
Mary Louise StreepBirth Date :
June 22, 1949Birth Place :
Summit, New Jersey, USASpouse :
Donald J. Gummer (sculptor, since September 15, 1978)Claim to fame :
As Linda in "The Deer Hunter" (1978)
'It's Complicated' Welcomes New Trailer
November 06, 2009 09:11:24Another brand new trailer for "It's Complicated" has arrived. The nearly three-minute sneak peek is debuted via Apple and focuses more on the affair Jane has with her ex-husband Jake. Fresh footage are unraveled in the second half of the trailer.
Jane is a divorced mother of three grown kids and owner of thriving Santa Barbara bakery/restaurant. After a decade of divorce, she and her ex-husband, Jake, build an amicable relationship. But, when the two find themselves out of town for their son's college graduation, things start to get complicated as they fall into an affair.
Meryl Streep's 'It's Complicated' Debuts Trailer
August 07, 2009 11:08:51Meryl Streep, Alec Baldwin and Steve Martin get involved in a love triangle with "It's Complicated", and Universal Pictures has provided a sneak peek at their love affairs through a new trailer. Outed exclusively via Apple, the preview video helps to describe how the three can end up in the complicated matter.
A comedy about love, divorce and everything in between, the movie follows Jane, a divorced mother of three grown kids and owner of thriving Santa Barbara bakery/restaurant. After a decade of divorce, she and her ex-husband, Jake, build an amicable relationship. But, when the two find themselves out of town for their son's college graduation, things start to get complicated as they fall into an affair.
'Julie and Julia' Gets Red Carpet Treatment at Los Angeles Premiere
July 28, 2009 04:07:43Red carpet has been rolled down for the Los Angeles premiere of "Julie & Julia". On Monday, July 27, the upcoming dramedy from Columbia Pictures held its special screening at Mann Village Theatre in Westwood, California, giving a chance to its stars and filmmakers to present the movie before it opens wide in August.
Coming to the momentous event representing the cast ensemble were two of its leading ladies, Amy Adams who stars as Julie Powell and Meryl Streep who portrays Julia Child. They were joined by several other cast members, including Chris Messina, Jane Lynch and Mary Lynn Rajskub.
'Julie and Julia' Welcomes First Trailer
April 30, 2009 09:04:15The first trailer of "Julie & Julia" is finally up for viewing pleasure. Posted at Moviefone, the promotional video introduces Meryl Streep as Julia Child and Amy Adams as Julie Powell. It also reveals that the two women though are separated by time and space, are going through a similar crisis in their lives.
Combining stories from both Julie Powell's book "Julie & Julia" and Julia Child's book "My Life in France", this drama film depicts events in the life of famed chef Julia as well as temp secretary Julie. While it covers the years Julia and her husband Paul spent in Paris during the 1940s and 1950s, it also chronicles Julie's trials and tribulations when she embarks on a year-long culinary quest to cook all 524 recipes in Julia's "Mastering the Art of French Cooking".
2009 BAFTA's Red Carpet Appearances
February 09, 2009 10:02:59The 2009 Orange British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA) Awards, held in London on Sunday, February 8, was a star-studded event despite the heavy rain. Big names in Hollywood movie industry showed up to the gala ceremony, including mega-watt couple, Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie.
The longtime partners walked the red carpet together and drew huge cheers. Jolie was snapped donning a black silk crepe Giorgio Armani evening gown. She finished off her look with a pair of Christian Louboutin heels and a bracelet and diamond-studded earrings, both from Asprey. Pitt, meanwhile, wore Tom Ford tuxedo.
Meryl Streep Said Yes to a Cameo in '30 Rock'
January 28, 2009 11:01:13Along with her win at Screen Actors Guild Awards last weekend, Meryl Streep earns an acting gig in "30 Rock". The actress who snatched the Best Actress title for her role in "Doubt" was reportedly in a good mood and immediately said yes when Alec Baldwin offered her to join in the show.
New York Daily News reported that Baldwin took the opportunity to approach Streep and it was not so hard a task to do. "Meryl was delighted with the idea of appearing on the show. She said yes immediately," the publication quoted an insider. No words yet whether this swing-by offer will lead to a serious cameo.
Full Winners List of the 15th Screen Actors Guild Awards
January 26, 2009 10:01:10On Sunday, January 25, Los Angeles Shrine Exposition Center has witnessed the honoring of the outstanding performances for actors and actresses with the gala ceremony of 15th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards Awards. At the event televised live on both TNT and TBS, "The Dark Knight" led the pack, snubbing two kudos.
The summer blockbuster movie from director Christopher Nolan was earlier awarded with The Actor for the Outstanding Stunt Ensemble prize. In addition, one of its stars, Heath Ledger has been revealed by Kristin Scott Thomas as the recipient of the Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Supporting Role for his role as Joker.
Complete Winners List of 14th Annual Critics' Choice Awards
January 09, 2009 12:01:33The winners of the 14th annual Critics' Choice Awards have been announced by the Broadcast Film Critics Association (BFCA) at the Santa Monica Civic Auditorium on Thursday, January 8, and "Slumdog Millionaire" has come out victorious. The rag-to-riches drama nailed five out of six prizes it was nominated for.
Hailed as the best picture of 2008, it won over strong contenders, including "Changeling", "The Curious Case of Benjamin Button" and "Milk". It also brought recognitions to its director Danny Boyle, writer Simon Beaufoy, actor Dev Patel and composer A.R. Rahman, who brought home Best Director, Best Writer, Best Young Actor/Actress and Best Composer award respectively.
List of 2009 People's Choice Awards Winners in Movie
January 08, 2009 11:01:46"The Dark Knight" has become the most successful winner at the 35th People's Choice Awards. On Wednesday, January 7, the Christopher Nolan-directed superhero movie collected the most kudos, bringing home more than three prizes, including Favorite Movie and Favorite Action Movie.
The sequel to "Batman Begins" also received an award for its two leading actors, Christian Bale and Heath Ledger, for their on-screen match-up. Aside from the Favorite On-Screen Match-Up prize, Bale, who portrays the bat-costumed superhero Batman as well as his alter ego Bruce Wayne in the action movie, has also nabbed a Favorite Superhero title.
Complete List of Movie Nominees for 15th SAG Awards
December 19, 2008 09:12:44Announcing their nominees selection for the 15th Annual SAG Awards on Thursday, December 18, Screen Actors Guild embraced "Doubt", giving the John Patrick Shanley's drama the most nominations. In the announcement made by Angela Bassett and Eric McCormack, it was revealed that the movie received five counts, including nod for outstanding performance by a motion picture cast.
For the cast ensemble title, "Doubt" will have to face tough contenders, "Frost/Nixon", "Milk", "Slumdog Millionaire" and "The Curious Case of Benjamin Button". Beside the cast ensemble category, the movie about sexual and religious power struggles at a Bronx Catholic school in 1964 has also secured nominations for each of its major cast member, Meryl Streep for leading actress category, and Philip Seymour Hoffman, Amy Adams and Viola Davis for the supporting actor and actress categories.
Hollywod Celebs Sign on to Lend a Helping Hand for Cancer Telethon
July 29, 2008 02:07:02Acting, singing, and hosting are not the only things many of Hollywood celebrities could do. In real life, they actually can do more, taking part in cancer telethon for example. Jennifer Aniston, Scarlett Johansson, and Charlize Theron are just some of the public figures who have agreed to lend a helping hand for the project.
They will be joined by fellow celebs, including American Idol champion David Cook, Christina Applegate, Meryl Streep, Sally Field, Lance Armstrong, Josh Brolin, Casey Affleck, and America Ferrera, all of whom have signed on to help work the phonebank during an upcoming benefit for Stand Up to Cancer, slated for September 5 later this year. The event will be simultaneously aired on ABC, CBS and NBC to raise money for cancer research and treatment.
Replacing Meryl Streep, Helen Mirren to Topline 'Last Station'
April 01, 2008 03:04:04Helen Mirren, the English actress who earned herself an Academy Award prize for her portrayal of Queen Elizabeth II in "The Queen", has been signed in for the upcoming biopic "The Last Station" to take over another acclaimed actress' role. According to Variety, the 62-year-old actress will be playing Leo Tolstoy's wife Sophia, a role once belonged to Meryl Streep.
By replacing Streep, the "Elizabeth I" star will be joining the other cast that include James McAvoy, Anne-Marie Duff and Paul Giamatti. In the project, she would star opposite Christopher Plummer, who replaced Anthony Hopkins in portraying Tolstoy. The notable actress is expected to join the filming which will begin on April 7.
Meryl Streep's 'Dark Matter' Set for April Release
February 16, 2008 12:02:45Hours following the bloody campus rampage at the Northern Illinois University, it was announced that Meryl Streep' delayed drama "Dark Matter will be released in spring 2008. According to Associated Press, the film's distributors let out on Friday, February 15, that the dark drama film starring also Liu Ye and Aidan Quinn will make its first theatrical release on April 11 in New York City and then followed by other American cities.
In an phone interview with AP, the president of First Independent Pictures, Gary Rubin, also revealed that the film directed by Chinese-born director Chen Shizheng were scheduled to hit theaters last year. He further explained that the movie was delayed due to last year's campus massacre in Blacksburg, Virginia citing that the decision was made "out of respect for the Virginia Tech incident". On the picking of the release date, Rubin stated, "Obviously that (Virginia Tech) was a long time ago. We're not even focusing on that aspect of it at this point. It's a good movie and we feel it should get out there."
The 50 Smartest People in Hollywood According to Entertainment Weekly
December 03, 2007 11:12:35When it comes to acting skills, needless to say that Hollywood has many experts in the one particular field. But when it comes to "power," who actually is in charge? Digging deep into the issue, Entertainment Weekly has conducted a search of the people who are rocking the industry's world this year, "the people with ideas - innovative, creative, dangerous, renegade ideas - who are changing the way movies are made." The data, which took three months of constant research, are concluded in its list of 50 Smartest People in Hollywood.
Rounding out the Top 10 of the list are people from different areas of business, ranging from director/writer/producer to actor. Seized the top spot is Judd Apatow, followed close behind by Steven Spielberg and James Cameron, who both ranked 2nd and 3rd respectively.
Hollywood Stars Set to Be 17th Gotham Awards Presenters
November 14, 2007 11:11:05An all-star lineup has been compiled to serve as the presenters for the upcoming Gotham Awards which celebrates its 17th anniversary this year, IFP as the organization holding the event announced Tuesday, November 13, 2007.
Names mentioned include Oscar-recognized Meryl Streep and Uma Thurman with fellow actresses like Kyra Sedgwick, Maggie Gyllenhaal, Keri Russell, Kerry Washington, Vera Farmiga, and Indian beauty Tabu also in the list. Meanwhile, the male side for now is only represented by actor Peter Sarsgaard and director Sidney Lumet, whose latest work "Before The Devil Knows You're Dead" is currently circulating in theaters.
Meryl Streep and Amy Adams Team for New Movie Julie and Julia
November 01, 2007 04:11:10Successfully courting two Oscar-recognized names, Columbia Pictures has assigned Meryl Streep and Amy Adams to both star in "Julie & Julia", its new big screen project based on Julie Powell's book "Julie and Julia: 365 Days, 524 Recipes, 1 Tiny Apartment Kitchen."
Streep reportedly will play famous real-life chef Julia Child while Adams is set to portray a mastercook wannabe. Story concerns on a frustrated temp secretary who takes a yearlong culinary quest to cook all 524 recipes in Child's "Mastering the Art of French Cooking." She then chronicles her trials and tribulations in a blog that catches on with the food crowd.
Two-Time Oscar Winner Meryl Streep Lands Film Society Honor
October 16, 2007 04:10:51Another prestigious prize is about to go into the hands of Meryl Streep. The Film Society of Lincoln Center has announced that it will present the Oscar winner with an honor on April 14, 2008 as part of the Film Society's 35th annual Gala Tribute at Lincoln Center's Avery Fisher Hall.
The special occasion will put weights on her remarkable career in film industry with selected movies highlights, onstage salutes by friends and colleagues, plus personal remarks by the actress herself. Streep, a native of Summit, New Jersey, has collected two Academy Awards so far and been nominated twelve other times, including earlier this year through "The Devil Wears Prada."
Contenders Unveiled for the 2007 MTV Movie Awards
May 01, 2007 12:05:43
The coveted Golden Popcorn trophies once again set to be handed into the rightful ones as MTV has just revealed its list of nominees for this year's MTV Movie Awards, which it will air live for the first time ever from Universal City's Gibson Amphitheatre on June 3.
Picking up titles of various genres for the competition, the network surprisingly gives large portion attention to epic saga "300", granting the Zack Snyder-directed flick a total five nods, notably Best Movie and Best Performance for lead star Gerard Butler.
"Doubt" Raised Against Meryl Streep and Philip Seymour Hoffman
April 20, 2007 04:04:46
Uniting two of the finest thespians working today on one screen, filmmakers of "Doubt" have successfully enticed Meryl Streep and Philip Seymour Hoffman to both star in the Miramax Film's drama project, an adaptation of the John Patrick Shanley's Pulitzer Prize-winning play.
Set at a Bronx Catholic School in 1964, the picture revolves around the principal of the school, nun who is a strict disciplinarian, who confronts a popular priest upon suspecting him sexually harassing a black student. Streep will play the stern headmaster and Hoffman the priest while casting is still underway for the role of a young nun caught between them.
Oscar Presenters List Finalized
February 24, 2007 02:02:58
As the prestigious event is drawing very near to its scheduled date, telecast producer Laura Ziskin has announced the last hefty addition for the list of this year's Oscar presenters. Submitted Meryl Streep and Jack Nicholson into the lineup, the renowned producer also put in names like Gael Garcia Bernal, Emily Blunt, Catherine Deneuve, former Vice President Al Gore, James McAvoy, and Jerry Seinfeld.
Other well-known figures joining the pack are Oscar nominees Leonardo DiCaprio, Robert Downey Jr., Greg Kinnear, Helen Mirren, Clive Owen, Ken Watanabe, and Naomi Watts.
Winners Honored at the 27th Annual London Critics' Circle Film Awards
February 10, 2007 01:02:24
Maintains its effort to recognize the best in British and international film talent, London Film Critics' Circle smoothly handed out its ALFS Awards to a number of acclaimed titles and names Thursday, February 8 at the award ceremony held in aid of the NSPCC charity at London's Dorchester Hotel.
In the international slot, 9/11 drama "United 93" successfully swept two top prizes of Film of the Year and Director of the Year for Paul Greengrass, in the meantime also scoring the man, Tim Bevan, and Eric Fellner the British Producer of the Year honor.
More Scoring at the 64th Annual Golden Globe Awards
January 16, 2007 10:01:38
The spotlight now is being cast down upon Eddie Murphy and Meryl Streep as both triumphantly came out as the honorees at the 64th Annual Golden Globe Awards, joining the other winning names mentioned earlier like Jennifer Hudson and Emily Blunt.
Finally able to bring home a major Hollywood honor after a twenty-five-year career, Murphy delightfully snatched Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role in a Motion Picture prize for "Dreamgirls" while Streep secured an award in Best Performance by an Actress in a Motion Picture - Musical or Comedy category for "The Devil Wears Prada."
The 60th Annual BAFTA Awards Nominees Listed
January 13, 2007 12:01:15
Following the announcement of its Orange Rising Star Award Finalist, the British Academy of Film and Television Arts has finally revealed yesterday, January 12 at 195 Piccadilly the full list of nominees for this year's BAFTA Awards, represented by the Academy Chairman Hilary Bevan Jones and actor Chiwetel Ejiofor.
Hugely acclaimed royal drama "The Queen" came out to be the one that landed most nominations as it gloriously swept ten nods altogether, notably that in Best Film alongside "Babel", "The Departed", "The Last King of Scotland", and "Little Miss Sunshine."
Mamma Mia! It's Meryl Streep!
January 11, 2007 03:01:33
Barely reported to have stage director Phyllida Lloyd in talks to direct its new musical project of "Mamma Mia!", Universal has successfully listed Meryl Streep in to take part in the movie, Variety has revealed.
Here Streep will be poised as the rebellious single mother of a bride-to-be who never met her father. Conflicts occur when the daughter invites three likely paternal candidates to her wedding.
Mr. Blackwell's 47th Annual "Worst Dressed" List
January 10, 2007 09:01:57
Mr. Blackwell dubbed Britney Spears and her former best pal Paris Hilton, "style-free and fashion deprived," and thus the fashion expert thinks they deserve the title of "Worst Dressed" celebrities. Having such same quality, both stars tied for the No. 1 spot on Mr. Blackwell's 47th annual "Worst Dressed" list released Tuesday, January 9th.
Elsewhere on the list is Prince Charles' wife Camilla Parker-Bowles who is deemed the second-worst dressed celeb, with a less than flattering reference as "the Duchess of Dowdy." At the 3rd spot is Lindsay Lohan, who is scolded by Blackwell for turning "from adorable to deplorable." Next, there are Christina Aguilera, Mariah Carey, and Paula Abdul, who are ranked 4, 5, and 6th.
The 41st Annual NSFC Awards Recipients Announced
January 08, 2007 11:01:56
One of the most well respected professional film critics groups in North America that is also the U.S representative in the FIPRESCI, the National Society of Film Critics has finally come out with the list of winners for its NSFC Awards this year as the members celebrate the event for the 41st time.
Making a totally different choice from other fellow critics in taking Best Picture pick, the organization surprisingly bestowed the title to Spanish-language fantasy film "Pan's Labyrinth" while generating the same favor in naming "An Inconvenient Truth" the Best Non-Fiction Film.
The 13th Annual SAG Awards Nominees Revealed
January 05, 2007 12:01:28
Often considered a key indicator of films and figures vying for Academy Awards, the Screen Actors Guild unveiled yesterday, January 4, 2007 at the Pacific Design Center's SilverScreen Theater the list of contenders competing for honors at its 13th Annual SAG Awards, set to be held on date 28 the same month at the Los Angeles Shrine Exposition Center.
Picking up a range of films of different genres, the union gave three nods apiece to three acclaimed film features of "Dreamgirls", "Little Miss Sunshine", and "Babel", notably that of Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture which the all three are set against ensemble drama "Bobby" and mob saga "The Departed."
The Top Entertainers of 2006 According to U.S. Magazine Entertainment Weekly
December 22, 2006 11:12:51
The cast of the television hospital drama "Grey's Anatomy", including Patrick Dempsey, Ellen Pompeo, and Katherine Heigl just to name a few, should be proud as they are all chosen as the Top Entertainers of 2006 by the U.S. magazine Entertainment Weekly. Not only the Emmy-Award winning medical drama has successfully generated more than 20 million weekly viewers, but also it has a cultural impact to them, that's why they deserve the title.
"'Grey's' isn't just a show, it's a phenomenon," said Entertainment Weekly Executive Editor Lori Majewski. "Back in May when last season's final show aired, every place in New York City was empty. You could get a table at the best restaurants," she said. YouTube, the wildly popular Web site where people post videos of anything from themselves singing to comedian Michael Richards shouting racial epithets, also makes the list because it too has a cultural impact beyond its cyberspace borders.
The 2006 CFCA Awards Nominees
December 21, 2006 10:12:54
Joining the crowd in recognizing outstanding film works, performances, and individuals, the Chicago Film Critics Association has unveiled list of contenders competing for this year's CFCA Awards in its anticipation to name the winners on December 28, 2006 via WGN-TV.
Paramount Vantage's multi-narrative drama "Babel" soared as the one that scored most with nine nominations followed by "The Departed" and "The Queen" which both landed six nods each, all earning slot in Best Picture category alongside "United 93" and "Little Miss Sunshine."
11th Annual Satellite Awards Recipients Announced
December 19, 2006 10:12:11
Gathering together at Beverly Hills' Imperial Ballroom of le Meridian on Sunday, December 17, 2006, members of International Press Academy eagerly handed down the organization's honor of Satellite Awards, originally known as Golden Satellite Awards, to the year's outstanding artists, films, television shows, DVDs, and interactive media.
Martin Scorsese's mob saga "The Departed" led the event together with "Dreamgirls" as both collected four prizes each. The Warner Bros. release scored in categories of Best Motion Picture - Drama, Best Screenplay - Adapted for William Monahan, Best Ensemble - Motion Picture, and Best Actor in a Supporting Role for Leonardo DiCaprio.
Meryl Streep Performs A Stunning "Rendition"
November 30, 2006 03:11:45
Giving more highlights to the already high-profile cast lineup of "Rendition", Oscar-winning actress Meryl Streep has reached a deal to take a starring role in this New Line Cinema's political thriller project, Variety has reported.
Joining the likes of Jake Gyllenhaal, Reese Witherspoon, Peter Sarsgaard, Alan Arkin, and Omar Metwally, Streep will be billed to play a government official who approves the transfer of a suspect in a suicide bombing to a Middle East country. Shooting of her scenes is expected to be commenced in Los Angeles in the next few days.
Stars Arriving on "Last Station"
June 29, 2006 12:06:21
"The Last Station" probably won't be the last destination moviegoers head for if they put their priority on seeing Anthony Hopkins, Meryl Streep, and Paul Giamatti sharing the screen together. Production Weekly has reported that the three stars have given their agreement to join forces in this latest project of Michael Hoffman, an adaptation of Jay Parini's novel of the same title.
All lauded thespians in Hollywood, Hopkins was last seen in "The World's Fastest Indian" while Streep in "A Prairie Home Companion" which still circulates around U.S theatres and Giamatti in "Cinderella Man" as manager also good friend of Russell Crowe's Jim Braddock. Meanwhile, Hoffman has been known for his directorial works in "Restoration" (1995) and "A Midsummer Night's Dream" (1999) among others.
Lopez and Davis Triumphed at the Women in Film Crystal Awards
June 12, 2006 11:06:50
Jennifer Lopez and Geena Davis, both have been honored for their strong portrayals of women at the Women In Film Crystal Awards held in Los Angeles on Tuesday night June 6th, 2006.
Lopez, who was also honored for her charity work, commented "I already have a love affair with diamonds - and now with crystal as well."
Picturehouse Heading Home with 'Companion'
November 01, 2005 01:11:08All North American rights to the Academy Award-nominated director Robert Altman's "A Prairie Home Companion" has been acquired by Picturehouse. In the meantime, the team to work on the comedy flick also is ready. Altman's Sandcastle 5 Productions is set to produce, with GreeneStreet Films and River Road Entertainment in hand to executive produce and co-finance. Responsible for foreign sales is Capitol Films.
Moreover, the cast also has been settled. They are Academy Award-winners Meryl Streep, Kevin Kline, Tommy Lee Jones, Academy Award-nominees Lily Tomlin, John C. Reilly, Woody Harrelson, Virginia Madsen, Saturday Night Live star Maya Rudolph, and Lindsay Lohan. The film is based on Garrison Keillor's legendary radio variety show with a script penned by Keillor himself. Besides, Keillor will also star in.
