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 | MAY 2006 KEVIN KLINE, MERYL STREEP AND MORE SET FOR HOLLYWOOD'S BOWL "PRAIRIE" EVENING Posted: 2006-05-25 | Source: Webmaster Coinciding with the release of the new film "A Prairie Home Companion," the Hollywood Bowl will present A Prairie Home Companion with Garrison Keillor June 2. The 8 PM evening at the famed outdoor theatre will be hosted by Garrison Keillor and will feature Tim Russell, Sue Scott, Fred Newman and Guy's All-Star Shoe Band. Special guests for the evening will include Kevin Kline, Virginia Madsen, John C. Reilly and Academy Award winner Meryl Streep. The Hollywood Bowl is located at 2301 North Highland Avenue in Hollywood, CA. Tickets are available by calling (323) 850-2000. Visit www.hollywoodbowl.org for more information. STREEP TO NARRATE STARBUCKS AUDIO BOOKS Posted: 2006-05-25 | Source: Webmaster Meryl Streep is narrating a pair of children's classics, "The Velveteen Rabbit" and "The Night Before Christmas," that will be released later this year as audiobooks at Starbucks coffeehouses. "This is continuing our commitment to providing customers with compelling family entertainment titles," Starbucks Entertainment President Ken Lombard told The Associated Press on Tuesday. The audiobooks feature musical accompaniment by George Winston, the Edwin Hawkins Singers and others. After an initial four-month run at Starbucks, Random House Inc.'s Listening Library will give the recordings a general release. MERYL STREEP GRACES "PARADE" MAGAZINE COVER Posted: 2006-05-24 | Source: Webmaster The upcoming issue of PARADE MAGAZINE, hitting news-stands this Sunday, will feature Meryl Streep on its cover. According to the magazine's website, the issue will also include an article in which "Oscar winner Meryl Streep reveals her secret for happiness" ;-) WIN "A PRAIRIE HOME COMPANION" POSTER! Posted: 2006-05-23 | Source: Webmaster As you can see above, here's your chance to win a cool "A Prairie Home Companion" poster. Simply choose the right answer and fill out the form with your name and email address. The giveaway will be closed on May 28, so good luck to everybody! :-) "THE DEVIL WEARAS PRADA" TRAILER TO LAUNCH Posted: 2006-05-19 | Source: Webmaster The trailer for "The Devil Wears Prada" will be online on Apple as of 8pm EST/5pm PST tonight and on the film’s official website shortly. Check this link to watch it once it's up. Also, many thanks to Stacey and 20th Century Fox for providing me with three new production stills from the film. "THE DEVIL WEARS PRADA" CLIP Posted: 2006-05-12 | Source: Webmaster AOL Movies has posted a 3 minute clip from "The Devil Wears Prada". "THE DEVIL WEARS PRADA" OFFICIAL WEBSITE AND NEW STILLS Posted: 2006-05-10 | Source: Webmaster The film's official website is now up and running at www.devilwearspradamovie.com. While the trailer is still in the works, their gallery features a bunch of new photos, as seen below. MORE "PRAIRIE" PREMIERE PHOTOS, INTERVIEW VIDEO AND SUMMER PREVIEW Posted: 2006-05-06 | Source: Webmaster Added more photos from the "Prairie" premiere in Minnesota, there's an interview video with Meryl by WMUR 9 and a short clip on "Prairie" that aired on E News Live (many thanks to Mycah for capping it :-) "THE DEVIL WEARS PRADA" FEATURETTE Posted: 2006-05-05 | Source: Webmaster Yahoo has posted an exclusive featurette on "The Devil Wears Prada", including interviews with the cast & crew, unfortunately none with Meryl :-( Thanks to Sara for letting me know. Click the picture below for the video. "PRAIRIE" PRESS CONFERENCE & SCREENING IN MINNESOTA Posted: 2006-05-04 | Source: Webmaster The cast and crew of "A Prairie Home Companion" is in Minnesota to promote their upcoming film. Below are pictures from the press conference and the premiere. You can also watch video clips from the premiere and the press conference, all published by twincitynews.com. More clips can be found here. "EMPIRE" INTERVIEW SCANS Posted: 2006-05-03 | Source: Webmaster With the UK release of "Prime", there's an interview (and a stunning photo) of Meryl in the June issue of Empire. Click below to see them. Many thanks to Alvaro for contributing them! STREEP FEATURED AMONG "TIME 100" Posted: 2006-05-01 | Source: Webmaster TIME Magazine has published a list of the 100 men and women whose "power, talent or moral example is transforming our world". Meryl is featured among the Artists and Entertainers and is praised in an article written by director Robert Altman... There's a new American poster for "A Prairie Home Companion". Click below to resize it. The Site of the Month for May is the very comprehensive JackNicholson.org, with plenty of information on his life and career.