Recent portraits :
Meryl Streep
(Born June 22, 1949)
When, in February, 2003, Meryl Streep was Oscar-nominated for her performance in Adaptation, she overtook Katherine Hepburn to become the most successful actress in Hollywood history. 13 nominations in 26 years (Hepburn took 48 over her 12) - incredible. Given the traditional paucity of fine roles for more mature women, this is proof positive that Meryl Streep's talent can often turn manure into gold-dust. She is generally accepted to be the pre-eminent screen actress of her generation - and maybe of all generations.
When, in February, 2003, Meryl Streep was Oscar-nominated for her performance in Adaptation, she overtook Katherine Hepburn to become the most successful actress in Hollywood history. 13 nominations in 26 years (Hepburn took 48 over her 12) - incredible. Given the traditional paucity of fine roles for more mature women, this is proof positive that Meryl Streep's talent can often turn manure into gold-dust. She is generally accepted to be the pre-eminent screen actress of her generation - and maybe of all generations.
