Meryl Streep has starred in over 90 films, making her one of the most accomplished and celebrated actresses of all time. From emotional dramas to musical comedies, she has proven her versatility in every genre. Here’s a detailed list of her best and most iconic movies. know more
🎬 Early Career (1970s-1980s) – The Rise of a Star
- Julia (1977) – Meryl’s film debut in a small but memorable role
- The Deer Hunter (1978) – Oscar-nominated war drama
- Manhattan (1979) – Woody Allen’s classic romance film
- Kramer vs. Kramer (1979) – Won her 1st Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress
- The French Lieutenant’s Woman (1981) – Dual roles in a period drama
- Sophie’s Choice (1982) – One of her greatest performances, won Best Actress Oscar
- Silkwood (1983) – Powerful role as a nuclear plant worker
- Out of Africa (1985) – Romantic drama with Robert Redford
- Ironweed (1987) – Another Oscar-nominated performance
- A Cry in the Dark (1988) – Famous for the line “A dingo ate my baby!”
🌟 Dominating the 1990s – A Versatile Performer 11. Postcards from the Edge (1990) – Comedy-drama about Hollywood life 12. Defending Your Life (1991) – Fantasy romance with Albert Brooks 13. Death Becomes Her (1992) – Dark comedy, played an immortal woman 14. The River Wild (1994) – Action-packed thriller 15. The Bridges of Madison County (1995) – Classic romance with Clint Eastwood 16. Marvin’s Room (1996) – Emotional family drama 17. One True Thing (1998) – Played a mother battling cancer 18. Music of the Heart (1999) – Learned to play the violin for this inspiring role
🎭 2000s – Meryl Streep’s Renaissance 19. Adaptation (2002) – A unique and quirky performance 20. The Hours (2002) – Starred alongside Nicole Kidman and Julianne Moore 21. Angels in America (2003, TV) – Won an Emmy Award for this mini-series 22. The Manchurian Candidate (2004) – Political thriller 23. Prime (2005) – Romantic comedy with Uma Thurman 24. The Devil Wears Prada (2006) – Iconic role as Miranda Priestly, won Golden Globe 25. Mamma Mia! (2008) – Showcased her singing talent in this musical hit 26. Doubt (2008) – Played a strict nun, earned another Oscar nomination 27. Julie & Julia (2009) – Brilliant portrayal of chef Julia Child 28. It’s Complicated (2009) – Romantic comedy with Alec Baldwin
🏆 2010s – More Award-Winning Roles 29. The Iron Lady (2011) – Played Margaret Thatcher, won 3rd Academy Award 30. Hope Springs (2012) – Romantic drama with Tommy Lee Jones 31. August: Osage County (2013) – Another Oscar-nominated family drama 32. Into the Woods (2014) – Fantasy musical as the Witch 33. Ricki and the Flash (2015) – Played a rock singer 34. Florence Foster Jenkins (2016) – Comedy-drama, earned Oscar nomination 35. The Post (2017) – Played journalist Katharine Graham 36. Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again (2018) – Reprised her beloved role 37. Little Women (2019) – Played the strict Aunt March
🎥 2020s – Continuing Her Legacy 38. Let Them All Talk (2020, HBO Max) – Comedy-drama set on a cruise ship 39. The Prom (2020, Netflix) – Played a Broadway star 40. Don’t Look Up (2021, Netflix) – Played the U.S. President in this satirical comedy
Meryl Streep has shown no signs of slowing down and continues to impress audiences with her powerful performances and dedication to cinema. With over 21 Academy Award nominations, she remains the most nominated actor in history.
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