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Welcome to simplystreep.com, an information source
on the American actress Meryl Streep, best known from her Oscar-winning performances in
"Kramer vs. Kramer" and "Sophie's Choice". Her work on
screen, stage and television, a career that includes some of the most acclaimed films of the
last 30 years, has achieved critical acclaim and earned her the business' most prestigious
awards. This unofficial website provides a base for fans which is regularly updated with all essential
news on Meryl's work, an active message board plus extensive archives, media and more.
Enjoy your stay! |
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NEW "JULIE & JULIA" ON-SET PICTURES
Posted: 2008-05-17 | Source: Webmaster |
It's really amazing how much press coverage there is on the shooting of "Julie & Julia".
A bunch of new pictures, photograped on May 15, have been added to the Image Library.
Looks like Meryl and Stanley Tucci have a real good time doing this movie   |
VIDEO ADDITIONS
Posted: 2008-05-16 | Source: Webmaster |
A collection of new video files has been added to the Video Archive, including some amazing
rare finds. First and foremost, what most fans have been waiting for to see, Meryl's first
Oscar win in 1980 for "Kramer vs. Kramer". Then, additional Oscar appearances in 1984 as a
nominee for "Silkwood" and in 1986 as a nominee for "Out of Africa". With these uploads, there
are now clips of ALL of Meryl's 14 nomination appearances at the Acamdey Awards, ranging
from 1979 to 2007.
Further added has been a report by Access Hollywood on the Tribeca premiere of "Theater of
War", the feature-length documentary on the making of 2006's "Mother Courage and her Children",
featuring some behind the scenes footage of Meryl at rehearsals and some more red carpet bits from
the Lincoln Center - with many thanks to
Riikka for contributing it. Then, a public service announcement that Meryl did in 1994 to promote
the Ketogenic Diet, a treatment for pediatric epilespy. Enjoy the new clips and be sure to
check back for more!
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"JULIE & JULIA" ON-SET PICTURES, "MAMMA MIA" STILLS
Posted: 2008-05-15 | Source: Webmaster |
Added three new pictures of Meryl on the set of "Julie & Julia", the photos were taken on
May 01.
Also, a bunch of new production stills from "Mamma Mia" have been added. More stills in good quality will follow once the
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"MAMMA MIA" EXCLUSIVE ON ENTERTAINMENT TONIGHT
Posted: 2008-05-12 | Source: Webmaster |
As reported below, Entertainment Tonight had a report on its Monday show featuring exclusive
new scenes from "Mamma Mia" and interviews with Meryl, the cast & crew of the film as well
as ABBA's Benny Anderson and Bjorn Ulvaeus. You can download the clip in the Media archive by clicking below.
Also, you can find screencaps with all action from behind the scenes in the Image Library. |
LOOK WHO'S COOKING: FIRST "JULIE & JULIA" PRODUCTION STILL
Posted: 2008-05-11 | Source: Webmaster |
Just Jared has posted
a first production still from "Julie & Julia" that features a direct comparison to the real
Julia. Also, the film has received an extended synopsis: Frustrated temp secretary Julie
Powell (Amy Adams) embarks on a yearlong culinary quest to cook all 524 recipes in Julia Child’s Mastering the Art of French Cooking. She
chronicles her trials and tribulations in a blog that catches on with the food crowd. The
film also covers the years that |
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Julia Child and her husband spent in Paris during the 1940s
and 1950s, when Paul was a foreign diplomat who was eventually investigated by Sen. Joseph McCarthy for alleged communist ties. Click the picture below for a
larger view and more info. Thanks to Florence for the heads-up.
Speaking of news from the "Mamma Mia" department (besides the new site header as you can see ;-),
Entertainment Tonight will feature a report on the film with new clips and an interview
with Meryl in its Monday programme. Thanks to Michelle for letting me know.
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MERYL ATTENDS "BOEING, BOEING" OPENING NIGHT ON BROADWAY
Posted: 2008-05-05 | Source: Webmaster |
Yesterday, Meryl has attended the Opening Night of the new Broadway play "Boeing, Boeing",
which stars her "Mamma Mia" co-star Christine Baranski. Pictures can be found in the
Image Library. |
"JULIE & JULIA" SET PICTURES
Posted: 2008-05-02 | Source: Webmaster |
In case you've read the news about "Julie & Julia" and couldn't imagine Meryl to look like
Julia Child, have a look at the very first stills from the set of the film, taken on April
30, 2008. |
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