Top 10 Meryl Streep Performances 

Haha! Yeah...

Pretty much.

and Oscar-nominated.

She could play Will Smith if she wanted to.She could play him and win an Oscar. A woman,playing a man,is fine. A man so annoying,the film would bomb. But she's done her job,Oscar deserved, you annoyed me.

agree

Dark Angel 👏👏👏

Dark Angel No she’s not, she’s the overrated actress!

Seph Tamayo I already have a life you fucking looser! You’re the one who needs to get a life instead of defending this overrated actress

I don't get it

More like, she isn't the actress. She turns into that person and is not the actress she is that person.

She did just struggle with playing the Hillary supporter role.

Definitely

For me meryl and Rachel mcadams are the 2 best actress in my opinion

Renato S 👍🏼

Aye.

clarence spencer yes!! Imagine speaking german with a polish accent when your mother tongue is actually english. The sheer talent of that woman!

I speak German as my mother tongue and I was amazed by how good her German was! And she learned it just for the movie. Wow.

I have never known a non-native actor who spoke German so well. Even the dipthongs and other tricky bits.

@@christinemusselman5499 Only Irene Papas did that too, but of course she was the Godess Athena herself, not a lowly human like us. view her film, "Erindira" here on RU-vid. her Andalucian Spanish is phenomenal. And like Streep, she memorizes the whole thing without knowing Spanish! Streep and Papas were geniuses

Yudhistira Pratama Me too.

did you know she played a rabbi?

Yudhistira Pratama yeah that’s called being an actor

Mark Younger thanks true ❤️👏👏👏

Quite right - an actor's voice is their most important tool - even more important than looks. You can tell a good actor mainly by the way they are in command of that tool. You would never have Meryl Streep with a "wandering accent" in any of her movies - unlike two Robin Hood actors I would not mention by name right now. I can't wait to see her version of Aunt March in Little Women....

I'd actually say one of the best voice impersonators on the planet (without the "female"). :)

Agree.

@@christianealshut1123 Kevin Costner's Robin Hood was the best he wanted to do an accent the director asked him not too and Robin Hood is nt real anyway so who cares if he is real nobody will ever know what he sounded like Russell did ok but I prefer the 91 version I love the Bryan Adams song

+Lisa Edwards My understanding is that Streep actually sought out Polish immigrants and hung around with them to better understand their speech patterns and accents, both when speaking their native tongue and English. Her kids were glad when the movie was over so that they could hear her speak without an accent again. She's amazing.

+Melanie Hamilton yes she is amazing, I loved every one of her movies. I saw an interview with Kevin Kline who stared with her and he said he was amazed with her performance and even more amazed with the fact that she made it look so easy. Sally field is another one I love. Also Olivia De Havilland who played Melanie Hamilton(your namesake) in Gone With The Wind, is another one of the greatest actresses. I love all 3 of them. And each one has won 2 oscars for best actress in a leading role. Thanks for your positive feedback.

Lisa Edwards I absolutely agree with you about Sally Field and Olivia De Havilland.

I agree. She's an amazing actress. No one else could have played Sophie the way she did.

+Lisa Edwards she looks good there, but the film is a Zionist propaganda.

You're English, I'm French Canadian, and I totally agree with you. Cheers!!

aerialkate I also feel like the only actor (male or female) capable of coming close to her is Robert de Niro. But then she's probably better. But he's the only one I can liken to her.

Well I like both de Niro and Oldman. So I agree with both of you. If that's not a cop out...bobbelonie

bobbelonie Gary Oldman is my favourite. :)

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Jason Luong #fucktrump

Kids make one cry in a good way.Happy and proud.

NonyaBusiness! Lolol... Lol 😂😀😀😀😀😀

He's just jealous of her.

@@osubucknut100 GFYourself, you heathen.

I love the Prada reference lol

nailed it!

I see no Cher, Mariah or Madonna

I see no Cher, Mariah or Madonna

Andrew Ferron For me too. Even Dame Maggie Smith, Dame Judi Dench, an Kate Winslet are up there for me.

Also Helen Mirren and Cate Blanchett, Bette Davis.. For me the names in this thread are the platinum standards.

Streep, Katharine Hepburn & Cate Blanchett.

Leaky me too

Leaky My favourite actresses are Meryl Streep, Julia Roberts, Sandra Bullock, and Kate Winslett

I think it's the best acting ever recorded on screen

whats number 1?

@@thesunwillcomeout2morrowI know this is a year old comment, but the best performance ever has to be Daniel Day Lewis in My Left Foot

*not in show business for fame or money

Yes, that's what I meant lol - thank you! =D

Though she loves her career and she is a phenomenal actress saying she doesn't do it for the money is a little bogus. We all do our jobs for money. That's why we do them. Just because she loves what she does doesn't mean she doesn't do it for a paycheck. I also don't think an actor/actress doing their job for the money is in any way a bad thing. It's a job. Now if she refused paychecks maybe I would agree, but as far as I know she hasn't done that. Nor would I ever expect her to.

Nathan Huff But she's the kind of person that would never do anything just for money. That's the point. Do you ever see her in commercials or ad campaigns? Didn't think so.

Not only our time.

Moron

She was legend.....until her unfortunate behavior wherein she turned an awards ceremony into a platform to spew forth her political views (with tears...good grief) on an unsuspecting audience. Now, she's just another high-paid Hollywierd pretender. Doesn't matter which side she voted for, it was wrong place wrong time for that shit. You'd think they would learn from Wanda Stanks (sorry, I mean 'Sykes') faux pas, but no, they continue to spout off and send forth their ear pollution. Hollyweirds have a long history of using their "status" and "stardom" as a vehicle to regurgitate their political views on everybody because everybody should believe exactly as they do, or there's something wrong with you.

I couldn't agree with you more. She's a phenomenal actress.

No, you.

lisa Fisher I agree. I lost count as to how many times I have seen it. Every time I see the ending when she is at the red light with her husband and Richard is still sitting there waiting for her, and Francesca has her hand on the door handle I start screaming at the TV, go go go, even though I know damn right well that she's not going anywhere. That is my favorite scene in the whole movie. I cry every time that scene comes on. Excellent movie

thesingngchubbs97 oapqueen88 I cry everytime too! This movie is wonderful. Meryl Streep and Clint Eastwood interpret one of their best roles in my opinion! This film makes me cry every time. An amazing movie !!!!

@@thesingngchubbs97oapqueen85 That scene is just everything. It just touches deep into my soul.

Yes, her hand on the car door handle was intense.

CaterinaEvClub She is the best of all times

I have always felt that “Bridges...” was one of her greatest performances and yet it is so often overlooked...when she is in the truck, in town, with her husband...it is definitely one of the most gut wrenching moments on film as far as I’m concerned.

Me too, but I was sad to see Donna as only an honorable mention

Cynthia B lo

True.. Have watched 'Bridges of Madison County' atleast twice and cried both times, about the last scene when she is herself on the crossroads, both literally and emotionally...

Daniel Day-Lewis. I love Meryl as well, but damn , Daniel is fantastic , he delivered the best acting performances of all time, just watch My Left Foot, There Will Be Blood , Gangs of New York, Lincoln and In The Name Of The Father. Impecabile!

@@dragos2555 he is great but no one can match Meryl Streep

Dragoș Gheorghe Daniel Day Lewis is not a great actor because he’s not versatile and is only marvelous in certain roles!

She’s one of the greatest but many other great actresses compete with her ( Katharine Hepburn - Ingrid Bergman - Bette Davis - Elizabeth Taylor - Jodie Foster - Judi Dench - Susan Sarandon - Helen Mirren - Kate Winslet - Kathy Bates - Julianne Moore - Emma Thompson - Cate Blanchett ... etc. )

@@muhanadmuhanad7019 No.

They don't have her gift. They can take notes but they will never measure up.

Well, I can't argue that since they're not exactly memorable.

me, too.

August osage County

Stanley Tucci Slays me in that movie his dialogue is always gold

My favourite Meryl Streep movie

Not to mention, if you watch the bloopers, the woman is STILL in character! Amazing.

***** most people probably just read the first sentence

+Larry Mitchell The River Wild is one of my favorites and I was sad not to see it on the list. . I really liked Kevin Bacon in it too. He plays a good creep in this film.

+Larry Mitchell Yup! The above list alone is incredible but when one then considers what's been left out, all of those you mention, especially 'August:Osage County, a knockout performance, the extent of Meryl Streep's acting talent and range of skills is staggering! There's no one like her.

+Breeda Kennedy - So true! She was endowed with a gift that is beyond belief.

I was glad to see someone else mention August: Osage County. That's one I was hoping to see on the list, especially that one, actually. It was the first thing that popped into my head when I saw that "Top 10 Meryl Streep Performances" was the next video coming up. I think it's an excellent film, and an underappreciated one as well! It shows how messed up family life can be and how quickly things can change. Meryl Streep was fantastic as always, as well as the supporting cast. Not too many unknowns or newcomers in this project at all. Mostly well established actors who likely read this script and signed on because they recognized what an outstanding film could be made, and they wanted to be a part of it! (If I were guessing anyway, lol) More people should check out this one and be happy they did! It's moving in several different ways, and I love it for it's rawness and honesty about subjects that aren't easy to address. Not the average, easily predictable plot or outcome, and that's a main quality I look for now, especially since I've gotten older and have seen the same old thing done, re-peat-ed-ly, and in the same old way. That's too easy...and boring, to boot! Life is messy! Situations in life are messy...and uncomfortable, unforeseeable, embarrassing, etc. Not to mention, completely uncontrollable, and that's the case more often than you'd like to think! There's not always a perfect, happy ending to every story! Tell me THOSE KINDS of stories! The unvarnished truth of relationships and families...with believable dialogue and reactions. Some people only like the lighter side of things in a movie, and say they want a diversion from the stress in their own lives. Sometimes I think the same effect can be achieved by watching and being thankful that your life is in better shape, by comparison at least, than the characters' lives are in the film you're watching. A change in perspective can be more powerful and more memorable than you might think. I'll stop raving about it now, lol, even though I was obviously highly impressed. I'm not sure what I was expecting, since I knew no background info prior to watching...but, it was definitely well worth the time spent!

Darryn Wilson Agreed! I found this movie exceptional.

Lindy Chamberlain was originally from New Zealand. Agreed, her acting was superb.

Agree.

This was published before that movie came out. However, I utterly agree with you on that. She is an extraordinary talent.

Her role in August: Osage County was the most difficult and challenging of the year, no Oscar win though.

Yeah it was surprising that she didn't win anything for Osage County.

she is as ugly as a shithouse rat.

James Langley to each his own

James Langley You sound like fun to have at a party.

I agree, she should've won the Oscar Best Actress in Julie & Julia

I'm probably overstating, but few of the female winners over the last 15 years won the Academy Award fair and square. C'mon... Julia Roberts, Julianne Moore, Sandra Bullock (the latter I can't believe 'till this very day).

A blond Jewish woman?

Meryl Streep isn't even Jewish...

***** An accomplished, respected, loved, versatile, Oscar winning, well-rounded, and AMAZING actor. And, she not Jewish...

Aren't you all grown up yet?

TheOWLCITYADDICT And you sir, are the reason I keep on going. :)

***** Pray tell, where was it mentioned in this video?

sashaqueenie #2 right below Sophia's Choice

+sashaqueenie Deanna Dungan (the woman from Broadway) shamed Meryl Streep. I saw the play. Dungan was phenomenal. Streep was a little over-the-top in my opinion. I think Dungan interpreted the character better. Much more likable and vulnerable. The play was outstanding. The movie was a little meh...

+sashaqueenie I will forever remember Julia Roberts roaring "I RUN THINGS NOAW!!!!"

Yes!!! She did such a good job as Violet

Matheus G. S. I love her too so much. She’s the best ever!

Mad Dawn what class she has in this movie. She is sublime

Helen Mirren In the Queen deserved to win too

Mathias Garay well yes... even if I dont remember that film. Miranda though was super Iconic. It was Meryl’s best ever. Because it was Art, but also very Commericial. I play that movie in the lobby of a language school in Asia, if I want to make sure nobody lives the building. All the White Teachers freeze in the Lobby. If I want to know if a new teacher is gay, I play that movie by the time they are about to leave. They stick around until the movie is over. The straight guys watch it for a few minutes laughs too much and decides its gay. But would ask, what’s the tittle of this movie.

I agree

Even Mama Mia? I mean, don't get me wrong, she's damn good in it, but the movie is just otherwise kinda blah

rockah12 you dont watch the movie for the plot, you watch it because of the songs.. if you dont like Abba, you got no reason to watch it ;) but i love abba, so mamma mia is my summer movie \o/

rockah12 Meryl Streep did NOT receive an Oscar nomination for Mamma Mia.

Frank Paul Lomas such a good movie!!! I’ve seen is so many times and laugh just as hard!

My fav movie of hers 💕

The first two are done.

DeaditeWheatley didnt know that thanks for telling me

Kieran Daniels Oh, nevermind, only the Jack Nicholson one is done.

DeaditeWheatley yeah i was just looking for daniel day leiws top 10 couldnt find it lol

Has DDL done 10 movies yet? Either way, it's hard to range them all since he don't have Alot like DeNiro, Nicholson, and etc. and we all know There Will Be Blood would be number 1

I highly disagree with that, there are others. But she is great don’t mistake that. But she’s not the only one. To say that is absurd.

​@@cece8095It's called having an opinion. It's all right for a person to express their opinion, even if it differs from yours. A lot of people don't seem to understand that these days.

Watch La Vie En Rose then. Marion Coutillard is phenomenal there.

Larissa de Abreu mine too ❤️ she’s excellent!

+Michael Kagan And what about"Plenty" -- probably one of my favorite Merle Streep movies.

+Michael Kagan and 'Ironweeds? One of my all time favorites, with unforgettable "He's me pal" !

+Cassia Schwager Anyway, it's kind of strange that they have "MAMA MIA" in the honorable mentions .. but not "The French Lieutenants Woman" ..

Yes, her haunting role in "The French lieutenant's Woman" as both Anna and Sarah was at the top of her game and I was totally mesmerized by it. When I first saw this movie, I was not at all familiar with Meryl Streep, but when I first saw her in this particular role, I don't think that I had ever seen acting of this calibur ever before ( and I mean ever ! ) and after that I never looked back. Although Meryl has commented that she wasn't entirely happy with her portrayal in this film, I completely disagree. I found her acting in this movie to be at the top of her game and just astounding ( when you think about how she was able to pull off portraying two different women at once, and all in the same movie, and pulling it off spectacularly ) and it is when I first saw her in this movie, that I subsequently fell in love with her acting and I became a lifelong fan of hers, and I have been ever since. I don't think that there is a role that Meryl Streep hasn't been in that I haven't loved her in, but her role in the "French Lieutenant's Woman" is something quite special that I will never forget. It really touched me like no other and still haunts me to this day. Her role in this movie was, and still is in my opinion, one of the best of her career and just simply spectacular . The entire movie and storyline is also one of my all time favourites. Meryl Streep is quite simply the best of the best.......an amazing actress that I don't think that we will ever see the likes of again.

I love that movie.

They have done Morgan Freeman

Hayden Prather All they'd have to do for Morgan is 'Top 10 Things Morgan Freeman Has Done' 1# Conception.

Hayden Prather I don't think they've ever done a Julianne Moore or Judi Dench video. But I'm sure they'll do one soon.

Yasssss!!!!! Add Emma Thompson and Helen Mirren to that list

Judi drench for sure And philomena should be on the list

A non-politician who suddenly gets elected president is allowed to call others overrated?

Trump is overrated...😅

He is just lealous.

With awards definitely with fane tho definitely not, she stars in drama most people watch action thrillers kinda stuff, also is she really great like it seems like she is but then again I don't feel like she is so plz recommend me one of h doesn't matter I can see this video

He's overrated - as a human.