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! UPDATES ARCHIVE | JANUARY 2005 OSCAR NOMINATIONS AND AFFILIATE Posted: 2005-01-25 | Source: Webmaster As the 2005 Oscar nominations were announced this morning, Meryl didn't make it to the list with "The Manchurian Candidate" :-( Nevertheless, we have great new affiliates on three Oscar-nominated actresses. Kate Winslet Fan is an awesome site on the nominee for "Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind", please take a look at Wondrous Hilary Swank ("Million Dollar Baby") and also Cate-Blanchett.org, a great new website on the "Aviator" nominee. STREEP AUCTIONS GLOBE DRESS TO HELP TSUNAMI VICTIMS Posted: 2005-01-20 | Source: Webmaster Meryl is among many celebrities, including Liam Neeson, Kate Winslet, Ewan McGregor, Charlize Theron and Marcia Cross, who auction the dresses they wore to the Golden Globes in order to raise money for the Tsunami victims. Meryl's auction page can be found at CMarket.com MORE GOLDEN GLOBE PHOTOS Posted: 2005-01-19 | Source: Webmaster I've added some more screencaps and two exclusive press photos (thanks Mariana) from the Golden Globes to the Image Library plus the latest on Meryl's BAFTA nomination in the News section. GOLDEN GLOBES 2005 (CONGRATULATIONS, NATALIE :-) Posted: 2005-01-17 | Source: Webmaster Hope you've all enjoyed the Golden Globes last night and Meryl's short appearance. It's a real mystery that there are no photos of her, it seems that she missed the red carpet. Anyway, I've added several photos, submitted by Mariana, plus an exlusive video clip from her presentation. You're also welcome to discuss the Globes in the Forum. And finally, crongatulations to yet another nomination. The British Academy (BAFTA) has nominated Meryl's performance in "The Manchurian Candidate" in the Best Supporting Actress category. She's nominated alongside Cate Blanchett (The Aviator), Heather Craney (Vera Drake), Julie Christie (Finding Neverland) and Natalie Portman (Closer). The BAFTA's are handed out on February 12, 2005. Good luck! Check out all other nominees here. "THE MANCHURIAN CANDIDATE" DVD CAPS Posted: 2005-01-16 | Source: Webmaster Hey, it's Golden Globe day :-) I've uploaded 150 DVD-screencaps from the Manchurian Candidate plus all caps from the deleted scenes and Meryl's featurette interview. Credit goes to the wonderful Carole for submitting them. Have fun tonight at the Globes and expect all photos and videos to be posted here tomorrow :-) PREMIERE MAGAZINE INTERVIEW Posted: 2005-01-14 | Source: Webmaster There's a tiny interview with Meryl in the February 2005 issue of Premiere Magazine, featured in an article on the best performances of 2004. Thanks to Mariana for sending it to me :-) Here's what Meryl said: How did you prepare for your role as Eleanor Shaw? There is a kind of generic female politician look, the pastel suit, the earrings, necklace, pin, the bubble/no trouble hair - see Karen Hughes, Elizabeth Doyle, Lynne Cheney, Hillary Clinton - that was an early inspiration, but finding the demeanor involved imagining Tom DeLay in the above getup. What was it like working with director Jonathan Demme? Jonathan has the reputation of being a sweetheart - he'll probably hate to hear that, but he does have an almost tender way with his actors. He also has an eerie attentiveness to absolutely everything going on on the set, like an all-directional antenna that picks up 360 degrees of details. Was it fun being in a paranoid thriller? What's paranoid about it? FIRST "PRIME" PRODUCTION STILLS Posted: 2005-01-10 | Source: Webmaster Universal Pictures has launched production stills from their 2005 movies, including two very funny photos of Meryl Streep and Uma Thurman in the upcoming character comedy "Prime" (thanks to JenJen for posting the link in the Forum) MERYL STREEP TO PRESENT AT THE GOLDEN GLOBES Posted: 2005-01-08 | Source: Webmaster Fans will see Meryl on the 2005 Golden Globe stage as she's going to present an award at the show, which will be aired live next Sunday. According to ComingSoon.net, Patricia Arquette, Halle Berry, Diane Keaton, Megan Mullally and Al Pacino have been further set as presenters, joining previously-announced presenters Will Ferrell, Samuel L. Jackson, Tim Robbins, Charlize Theron, Naomi Watts and Renee Zellweger. The 62nd Annual Golden Globe Awards will be telecast live on NBC Sunday, January 16 (8-11 p.m. ET) at the Beverly Hilton Hotel. HAPPY NEW YEAR & TELEVISION ALERT Posted: 2005-01-02 | Source: Webmaster Hey everybody, I hope you all had a good start for 2005 :-) Those fans who live in France, Germany, or anywhere in Europe and are able to get the ARTE channel, are able to see "Holocaust" again. The four-part mini-series, which marked an early breakthrough performance by Meryl in 1978, airs on January 24, 2005 through January 27, 2005. Check your local tv listing or visit ARTE's website for more info. This is a rare piece of television history and shouldn't be missed! German fans are also able to watch "Angels in America", as it was announced to air on television in mid-2005! Plus, please visit our first Site of the Month for 2005! Riikka's awesome Charlize Theron Central has all latest news on the actress plus many exclusive features. One of the best sites around :-)