Legendary actress Meryl Streep received an honorary Palme d’Or during the opening ceremony of the 2024 Cannes Film Festival. She noted that the last time she was in Cannes she was about to turn 40 and was a mother of three children. “I thought my career was over, and that wasn’t an unrealistic expectation for actresses at the time,” she said. streep. Known for her multiple performances in a wide variety of films spanning almost half a century, here are some of her best films.
The Devil Wears Prada
Released on June 30, 2006, the comedy-drama “Devil Wears A Prade” is based on the novel of the same name written by author Lauren Weisberger. The story revolves around an aspiring journalist Andy Sachs played by Hathaway who, to establish herself in the publishing world, accepts a job as an assistant to Miranda Priestly, also known as Meryl Streep, a ruthless editor of a fashion magazine. However, over time, Sach learns how ruthless and cruel the fashion industry can be, as well as the many sacrifices people make in order to reach the top.
Julia and Julia
‘Julie & Julia’, starring Meryl Streep as Child and Amy Adams as Powell, was based on the food blogger’s journey and jumped back and forth from the 1950s to the early 2000s. For her work, Streep received a Best Actress nomination at the 82nd edition of the Academy Awards.
The charge
Steven Spielberg’s “The Post” (2017) is an exciting drama with Tom Hanks and Meryl Streep in the lead roles. The film revolves around a story of dedicated journalists – a publishing house, its editor and a newsroom striving to join the ranks of the country’s best – who defend truth, justice and the American public’s right to be informed.
Kramer vs. Kramer
In the 1979 legal drama, Meryl played the role of a troubled mother who abandons her husband and son because she believes she is unfit to be a housewife. However, months later she returns demanding full custody, which starts a legal battle over the film’s title. In the months she left her husband and her son, the two form a great bond while Meryl’s character evolves as she embarks on an independent life and seeks help. The film was ahead of its time and shed light on gender roles, work-life balance, and divorce battles affecting children.
evil angels
Also known as “A Scream in the Dark,” this 1989 film earned Meryl her first Best Actress award at the Cannes Film Festival. She also received an Academy Award nomination. The film is based on John Bryson’s 1985 book of the same name, which revolves around the disappearance of a 9-week-old baby from a camp and how his death leads to the parents becoming suspects, who try to prove his innocence.
Iron Woman
Those who have binge-watched ‘The Crown’ know how important the character of British politician Margaret Thatcher was, who was the longest-serving Prime Minister of the United Kingdom and the first woman in the position. Meryl played the role brilliantly, earning her her third Golden Globe for Best Actress.
(With contributions from ANI)