Meryl Streep is an American actress born on June 22, 1949, in Summit, New Jersey, widely regarded as one of the most accomplished performers in cinema history. Trained at Vassar College and the Yale School of Drama, she rose to prominence in the late 1970s and went on to win three Academy Awards, including Best Actress for Sophie’s Choice (1982) and The Iron Lady (2011). She holds the record for the most Academy Award nominations of any performer, with 21 in total. This news archive tag collects coverage of her film, television, and stage projects, awards, industry advocacy, and public appearances across decades.
