<p>Today marks the 74th birthday of Meryl Streep, a true icon of the silver screen. To celebrate the birthday of this legendary actress, let's explore one of her greatest (and isn't that saying something?) performances to showcase the depth and authenticity she brings to her characters, even in cases when the script is not up to the mark. In the 2011 film <em>The Iron Lady</em>, Streep's portrayal of late British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher exemplifies her ability to transcend boundaries, challenge expectations, and deliver a tour de force performance that solidifies her status as one of the greatest actors of our time.</p>

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<h2><strong>Unveiling a complex portrait&nbsp;</strong></h2>

<p>With her exceptional artistry, she breathes life into a performance that would have been caricaturist in the hands of any other actor, immersing herself in her persona and capturing the essence. Her performance goes way beyond mere mimicry. Through remarkable attention to detail, she embodied the external image of a powerful leader with the internal struggles that shaped her journey, allowing audiences to witness the multidimensional facets of this historical icon. Streep's ability to evoke empathy for somebody as controversial as Thatcher is on another level. Her performance transcends political ideologies and invites introspection into the cost of leadership.</p>

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<h2><strong>A masterclass in character transformation&nbsp;</strong></h2>

<p>In the film, Streep's command of her craft shines through as she meticulously recreates Thatcher's mannerisms, vocal patterns, and physicality. Her commitment to authenticity is remarkable, seamlessly adopting Thatcher's distinctive traits while infusing the performance with her own interpretation at the same time. Through her portrayal, she navigates the complexities of Thatcher's persona, capturing the iron will that earned her both admiration and criticism.</p>

<h2><strong>A legacy of excellence&nbsp;</strong></h2>

<p>It is no surprise then that Streep's portrayal of Thatcher garnered critical acclaim and accolades, including an Academy Award for Best Actress. Streep's dedication to her craft, unwavering commitment to authenticity, and unmatched talent continue to redefine the boundaries of acting.&nbsp;</p>

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Today marks the 74th birthday of Meryl Streep, a true icon of the silver screen. To celebrate the birthday of this legendary actress, let's explore one of her greatest (and isn't that saying something?

Today marks the 74th birthday of Meryl Streep, a true icon of the silver screen. To celebrate the birthday of this legendary actress, let's explore one of her greatest (and isn't that saying something?) performances to showcase the depth and authenticity she brings to her characters, even in cases when the script is not up to the mark. In the 2011 film The Iron Lady, Streep's portrayal of late British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher exemplifies her ability to transcend boundaries, challenge expectations, and deliver a tour de force performance that solidifies her status as one of the greatest actors of our time. Unveiling a complex portrait With her exceptional artistry, she breathes life into a performance that would have been caricaturist in the hands of any other actor, immersing herself in her persona and capturing the essence. Her performance goes way beyond mere mimicry. Through remarkable attention to detail, she embodied the external image of a powerful leader with the internal struggles that shaped her journey, allowing audiences to witness the multidimensional facets of this historical icon. Streep's ability to evoke empathy for somebody as controversial as Thatcher is on another level. Her performance transcends political ideologies and invites introspection into the cost of leadership. A masterclass in character transformation In the film, Streep's command of her craft shines through as she meticulously recreates Thatcher's mannerisms, vocal patterns, and physicality. Her commitment to authenticity is remarkable, seamlessly adopting Thatcher's distinctive traits while infusing the performance with her own interpretation at the same time. Through her portrayal, she navigates the complexities of Thatcher's persona, capturing the iron will that earned her both admiration and criticism. A legacy of excellence It is no surprise then that Streep's portrayal of Thatcher garnered critical acclaim and accolades, including an Academy Award for Best Actress. Streep's dedication to her craft, unwavering commitment to authenticity, and unmatched talent continue to redefine the boundaries of acting. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

Meryl Streep turns 74! Celebrating her unforgettable performance in The Iron Lady

<p>As Hollywood stalwart Meryl Streep turned 70 on Saturday (June 22), the actress was showered with love and wishes from colleagues and fans across the world.&nbsp;<br />
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The three-time Oscar winner received sweet wishes from Reese Witherspoon and Laura Dern, two of her co-stars on HBO`s popular show `Big Little Lies`.<br />
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Streep joined the cast for season two, which began earlier this month, playing Nicole Kidman`s character Celeste`s mother-in-law Mary Louise, who is not a fan of Witherspoon`s character Madeline.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Of course, in real life, it`s nothing but love between the two women."Happy Birthday, Meryl. Sending so much birthday love to this talented creature! What a privilege and an honour to work with you on @biglittlelies," Witherspoon wrote, alongside a beautiful throwback photo of Streep.</p>

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<p>Witherspoon also posted on her Instagram Story videos of her, Kidman and other co-stars such as Zoe Kravitz (Bonnie) and Adam Scott (Madeline`s husband Ed) wishing Streep a happy birthday and naming their favourite films starring the actor, which included `Kramer vs. Kramer`, `Out of Africa`, `Sophie`s Choice`, `Defending Your Life` and `The Devil Wears Prada`."We love you Meryl!" Witherspoon wrote, alongside a photo of the cast.<br />
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Dern, who plays Renata on the show, too posted a throwback picture of Streep and a selfie featuring the two together."This girl became my legend. And I do declare today an international holiday. Muse Day! Here here! Then I actually got to not only meet my hero but work with her. I thank the Gods. #merylstreep," she wrote.</p>

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<p>Streep`s long-time friend and former Mamma Mia costar Cher also wished her, "MY DARLING MARY LOUISE, HAPPY YOU ARE YEARS AHEAD OF ALL OF US,...YOU ARE A (QUEEN), YOU ARE MY FRIEND," the singer tweeted.<br />
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"Happy birthday, Meryl Streep! I`m so glad you`re my friend and extra glad you`re not my mother-in-law. #BigLittleLies," tweeted another friend, Ellen DeGeneres.</p>

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<p>Season one of `Big Little Lies` told a complete story and was based on author Liane Moriarty`s book of the same name.&nbsp;<br />
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The first season of the show tells the story of Woodley`s character, a single mother who struggles financially and the trouble she gets into when she moves to a California neighbourhood that is full of wealthy families.</p>

<p>She befriends Kidman and Witherspoon`s characters, who also have kids at the school that Woodley`s son is enrolled at, but from there drama and chaos ensue with other mothers in the area.<br />
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The second season is based off a novella by Moriarty who imagined what the characters would be doing after the events of the first season.For the unversed, the events include a fight between Madeline (Reese Witherspoon), Celeste (Nicole Kidman), Renata (Laura Dern), Bonnie (Zoe Kravitz), Jane (Shailene Woodley) and Celeste`s husband Perry (Alexander Skarsgard).<br />
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The fight at the school charity function ended with Bonnie pushing Perry, ultimately to his death and now the group of women is dealing with feelings of grief and guilt.<br />
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The second season introduces a new character, Perry`s mother, Mary Louise, played by Streep.<br />
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As Hollywood stalwart Meryl Streep turned 70 on Saturday (June 22), the actress was showered with love and wishes from colleagues and fans across the world. The three-time Oscar winner received sweet wishes from Reese Witherspoon and Laura Dern, two of her co-stars on HBO`s popular show `Big Little Lies`.

As Hollywood stalwart Meryl Streep turned 70 on Saturday (June 22), the actress was showered with love and wishes from colleagues and fans across the world. The three-time Oscar winner received sweet wishes from Reese Witherspoon and Laura Dern, two of her co-stars on HBO`s popular show `Big Little Lies`. Streep joined the cast for season two, which began earlier this month, playing Nicole Kidman`s character Celeste`s mother-in-law Mary Louise, who is not a fan of Witherspoon`s character Madeline. Of course, in real life, it`s nothing but love between the two women."Happy Birthday, Meryl. Sending so much birthday love to this talented creature! What a privilege and an honour to work with you on @biglittlelies," Witherspoon wrote, alongside a beautiful throwback photo of Streep. View this post on Instagram Happy Birthday, Meryl! Sending so much birthday love to this talented creature! 🎈 🎂 💫What a privilege and an honor to work with you on @biglittlelies! (Check out my Insta-story if you want to see the cast of BLL share their favorite #merylstreep movies ! ) A post shared by Reese Witherspoon (@reesewitherspoon) on Jun 22, 2019 at 8:57am PDT × Witherspoon also posted on her Instagram Story videos of her, Kidman and other co-stars such as Zoe Kravitz (Bonnie) and Adam Scott (Madeline`s husband Ed) wishing Streep a happy birthday and naming their favourite films starring the actor, which included `Kramer vs. Kramer`, `Out of Africa`, `Sophie`s Choice`, `Defending Your Life` and `The Devil Wears Prada`."We love you Meryl!" Witherspoon wrote, alongside a photo of the cast. Dern, who plays Renata on the show, too posted a throwback picture of Streep and a selfie featuring the two together."This girl became my legend. And I do declare today an international holiday. Muse Day! Here here! Then I actually got to not only meet my hero but work with her. I thank the Gods. #merylstreep," she wrote. View this post on Instagram This girl became my legend. And I do declare today an international holiday. Muse Day! Here here! Then I actually got to not only meet my hero but work with her. I thank the Gods. #merylstreep A post shared by @ lauradern on Jun 22, 2019 at 10:30am PDT × Streep`s long-time friend and former Mamma Mia costar Cher also wished her, "MY DARLING MARY LOUISE, HAPPY YOU ARE YEARS AHEAD OF ALL OF US,...YOU ARE A (QUEEN), YOU ARE MY FRIEND," the singer tweeted. "Happy birthday, Meryl Streep! I`m so glad you`re my friend and extra glad you`re not my mother-in-law. #BigLittleLies," tweeted another friend, Ellen DeGeneres. Happy birthday, Meryl Streep! I’m so glad you’re my friend and extra glad you’re not my mother-in-law. #BigLittleLies — Ellen DeGeneres (@TheEllenShow) June 21, 2019 × Season one of `Big Little Lies` told a complete story and was based on author Liane Moriarty`s book of the same name. The first season of the show tells the story of Woodley`s character, a single mother who struggles financially and the trouble she gets into when she moves to a California neighbourhood that is full of wealthy families. She befriends Kidman and Witherspoon`s characters, who also have kids at the school that Woodley`s son is enrolled at, but from there drama and chaos ensue with other mothers in the area. The second season is based off a novella by Moriarty who imagined what the characters would be doing after the events of the first season.For the unversed, the events include a fight between Madeline (Reese Witherspoon), Celeste (Nicole Kidman), Renata (Laura Dern), Bonnie (Zoe Kravitz), Jane (Shailene Woodley) and Celeste`s husband Perry (Alexander Skarsgard). The fight at the school charity function ended with Bonnie pushing Perry, ultimately to his death and now the group of women is dealing with feelings of grief and guilt. The second season introduces a new character, Perry`s mother, Mary Louise, played by Streep.

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