Meryl Streep Quotes

A collection of quotes by Meryl Streep.

Meryl Streep is an acclaimed American actress known for her remarkable talent and versatility. Born in Summit, New Jersey, on June 22, 1949, Streep developed a passion for acting at a young age. She graduated from Vassar College and then earned a Master of Fine Arts degree from the Yale School of Drama.

Streep's career took off in the late 1970s when she appeared in successful films like "Kramer vs. Kramer" (1979) and "The Deer Hunter" (1978), winning her the first of her many Academy Award nominations. Known for her ability to embody various characters, she has portrayed a wide range of roles, from Margaret Thatcher in "The Iron Lady" (2011) to a fashion editor in "The Devil Wears Prada" (2006).

Throughout her career, Streep has received numerous accolades, including three Academy Awards, making her one of the most celebrated actors of our time. Her dedication to her craft and her ability to seamlessly embody complex characters have solidified her as a true icon of the silver screen.

Aside from her acting prowess, Streep is also an advocate for women's rights and social causes. She has used her platform to raise awareness about important issues and has been a vocal supporter of organizations like Time's Up and the Equal Rights Amendment.

Meryl Streep's remarkable talent, versatility, and commitment to important causes have made her a beloved and highly respected figure in the entertainment industry and beyond.

My family really does come first. It always did and always w

My family really does come first. It always did and always will.

The more you are in this business, the more humbled by it yo

The more you are in this business, the more humbled by it you become.

There's no road map on how to raise a family: it's always an

There's no road map on how to raise a family: it's always an enormous negotiation.

Integrate what you believe in every single area of your life

Integrate what you believe in every single area of your life. Take your heart to work and ask the most and best of everybody else, too.

I didn't have any confidence in my beauty when I was young.

I didn't have any confidence in my beauty when I was young. I felt like a character actress, and I still do.

I have a very busy life, and not many people who have a care

I have a very busy life, and not many people who have a career and four kids go out a lot to the movies.

I don't know why I don't watch a lot of movies I can barely

I don't know why I don't watch a lot of movies I can barely keep up with the things my friends are in. There isn't enough time in life.

I couldn't care less about fashion. If I had taken any cloth

I couldn't care less about fashion. If I had taken any clothes home, they would have remained in my closet for the rest of their existence.

Having been let out of the barn once, I know I wouldn't be h

Having been let out of the barn once, I know I wouldn't be happy if I were home all the time.

America doesn't reward people of my age, either in day-to-da

America doesn't reward people of my age, either in day-to-day life or for their performances.

It's bizarre that the produce manager is more important to m

It's bizarre that the produce manager is more important to my children's health than the pediatrician.

The reason I chose the movies that I did was based on where

The reason I chose the movies that I did was based on where they were being filmed.

Expensive clothes are a waste of money.

Expensive clothes are a waste of money.

The great gift of human beings is that we have the power of

The great gift of human beings is that we have the power of empathy.

The interesting thing about being a mother is that everyone

The interesting thing about being a mother is that everyone wants pets, but no one but me cleans the kitty litter.

Motherhood has a very humanizing effect. Everything gets red

Motherhood has a very humanizing effect. Everything gets reduced to essentials.

Show business has been really, really good to me because I c

Show business has been really, really good to me because I can work and take a lot of time off, and I'm extremely undisciplined person.

I believe in imagination. I did Kramer vs. Kramer before I h

I believe in imagination. I did Kramer vs. Kramer before I had children. But the mother I would be was already inside me.

All an actor has is their blind faith that they are who they

All an actor has is their blind faith that they are who they say they are today, in any scene.

The work will stand, no matter what.

The work will stand, no matter what.