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 | OCTOBER 2006 AUSTRALIAN AND FRENCH SCANS Posted: 2006-10-28 | Source: Webmaster Added two more scans to the Image Library - from the October issue of MADISON with many thanks to Maria and the September issue of Telérama, including some great b/w photos, with many thanks to Bengui for guiding the magazine to me. ROBERT REDFORD DENIES TOM CRUISE COLLABORATION Posted: 2006-10-28 | Source: Webmaster This is how fast a movie rumor can be cleared up ;-) According to Access Hollywood, there's no collaboration between Robert Redford and Tom Cruise for the reported "Lions for Lambs" (see below): So much for a Tom Cruise – Robert Redford collaboration. Earlier this week, Variety reported that Cruise was considering three films for his next project, with one of them being an indie film called "Lions for Lambs." "Lions" was described as a political drama that follows a platoon of U.S. soldiers in Afghanistan. Cruise would play a congressman alongside Robert Redford and Meryl Streep. Redford would also likely direct, according to Variety. However, at an event endorsing California's Prop 87 initiative on Wednesday, the Sundance kid rained on Variety's parade, dispelling the rumors he was teaming up with Tom. "Forget it. Don't listent to the trades," Redford told Access Hollywood, adding there "just isn't anything to talk about." No word if the project - in which Meryl was reported to co-star - is planned anyway. The full article can be found here here. STREEP, REDFORD, CRUISE IN TALKS FOR "LIONS FOR LAMBS" Posted: 2006-10-24 | Source: Webmaster According to Variety, Tom Cruise may be ready to get back to work. Cruise is looking at three pics: two from majors (Warner Bros. and Fox), and one that's being mobilized independently. The indie appears to be the favorite: "Lions for Lambs," a political drama revolving around a platoon of U.S. soldiers in Afghanistan. Scripted by Matthew Carnahan ("State of Play"), the project is shaping up with Robert Redford likely to direct as well as play a role. This is of course not official - as the article states at the end: There are no guarantees on any pic. In February, Cruise looked seriously at a trio of films, none of which he took.The full article can be read here. "PRAIRIE" CAST SCORES GOTHAM AWARD NOMINATION Posted: 2006-10-24 | Source: Webmaster The cast of "A Prairie Home Companion" has been nominated for a Gotham Award in the "Best Ensemble Cast" category, alongside the casts of "Babel", "For Your Consideration", "Little Miss Sunshine" and "Shortbus". The Gothams, which will be presented on Nov. 29 at New York's Pier Sixty at the Chelsea Piers, also will recognize both Kate Winslet and Edward Norton with 2006 Gotham Tributes. Meryl Streep won the Gotham Tribute Award in 1999. INTERVIEW VIDEO CLIPS Posted: 2006-10-22 | Source: Webmaster I've uploded a bunch of interview video clips, they're all located at Youtube since my server is having bandwidth problems. The first is with Meryl and Lily Tomlin on "A Prairie Home Companion", the rest is coming from various German television reports on the release of "The Devil Wears Prada". MORE MAGAZINE SCANS Posted: 2006-10-21 | Source: Webmaster Added more scans from different countries to the Image Library w/ many thanks to Mariana & Alvaro The Guardian Weekend (England, September 2006) Lufthansa Magazine (English/German, September 2006) Madama Figaro (France, September 2006) InTouch (Germany, October 2006) STONE, PITT, BROADBENT ADDED TO "DIRY TRICKS" CAST Posted: 2006-10-21 | Source: Webmaster According to The Hollywood Reporter, actors Sharon Stone, Jim Broadbent and Brad Pitt will join Meryl Streep, Annette Bening and Gwyneth Paltrow in the upcoming "Dirty Tricks". Here's the related article: Former lovers Brad Pitt and Gwyneth Paltrow are reuniting on the big screen for a feature film about former US President Richard Nixon. The couple, who were engaged in 1996, previously starred together in the thriller Seven. Nip/tuck director Ryan Murphy has also just cast, Sharon Stone and Jim Broadbent in Dirty Tricks. The film also features Meryl Streep playing Martha Mitchell, the wife of Nixon's Chief of Staff John Mitchell. Paltrow will play Maureen Dean, who stood by her husband John, another member of the Nixon team, as the administration slowly sank into scandal, according to moviehole.net. Annette Bening, who is starring in Murphy's upcoming film Running With Scissors along with Paltrow, will play a White House correspondent who received leaked information. Murphy says, "It's about the women in Watergate, it's very different than Ron Howard's upcoming Frost/Nixon." "I love Ron Howard's movie. That was about what a nightmare Nixon was to get the rights for the (David) Frost interview and the negotiations back and forth for that." "But that movie is really about a woman who said our government is corrupt, and 'Why is no one believing me? Why is no one seeing that this Tricky Dicky Nixon is insane?'" "I also think it's the perfect time to make this movie. We'll shoot in the fall and put it out next fall." FOREIGN MAGAZINE SCANS Posted: 2006-10-13 | Source: Webmaster Many thanks to Alvaro for sending in some recent Brasil and French magazine scans with many new pictures! Previews are below, more to come Paris Match (France, September 2006) Caras (Brasil, September 2006) Cinemania (Argentina, September 2006) Contigo (Brasil, September 2006) ELLE (Brasil, September 2006) Premiere (France, October 2006) MERYL ATTENDS SKIN CANCER FOUNDATION AWARD GALA Posted: 2006-10-12 | Source: Webmaster Meryl has attended the "Skin Cancer Foundation Skin Sense Award Gala", yesterday in New York. 19 images have been posted to the Image Library. TWO MORE GERMAN INTERVIEW SCANS Posted: 2006-10-09 | Source: Webmaster Amazing how present Meryl is in the German press these days as "The Devil Wears Prada" releases here next week (although I'm aware that not all of you might be able to read it ) Two more interviews with her have been added from the STERN Magazine (with many thanks to Anke for the heads-up) - featuring an amazing full-page picture - and the TV Digital Magazine with many thanks to Petra for the scans! GALLERY ADDITIONS Posted: 2006-10-08 | Source: Webmaster 10 more galleries have been updated/added, a complete list is below. 2006  "A Prairie Home Companion" Premiere 2005  "Mr. Marmalade" Opening 2004  NRDC Gala Honoring Robert Redford 2003  Kennedy Center Honors 2003  Muse Awards 1990  "Postcards from the Edge" Premiere 1989  "Great Balls of Fire" Premiere 1986  Project Vote 1986 1981  Kennedy Center Honors 1979  Academy Awards GERMAN "FUER SIE" SCANS Posted: 2006-10-05 | Source: Webmaster Meryl is featured with a two-page interview in the current October issue of the German "Fuer Sie" Magazine, scans are in the Image Library. GALLERY RE-ORGANIZATION Posted: 2006-10-03 | Source: Webmaster A project I wanted to start for ages now is re-organizing the Image Library - means that smaller or watermarked pictures will pass and be replaced by better sized images. To make a start, have a look at the first updated image pages (over 200 new pictures) below and be prepared for many more additions - and rare stuff - within the next updates 2006  "Mother Courage" After Party 2006  "The Devil Wears Prada" Premiere 2006  "Bridge & Tunnel" Broadway Premiere 2002  "The Hours" Los Angeles Premiere 1998  Women in Film Crystal Award 1995  "Bridges of Madison..." Premiere 1991  Vital Spirit Honors 1990  Big Green Art Preview 1989  Academy Awards 1979  Woody Allen's New Year Eve Party WRESTLING WITH ANGELS: PLAYWRIGHT TONY KUSHNER Posted: 2006-10-01 | Source: Webmaster The award-winning documentary on Tony Kushner, the writer of "Angels in America", will be released in US theatres on October 4, 2006, featuring interviews and scenes from his plays, including appearances by Meryl Streep and Marcia Gay Harden. You can visit the film's Official Site or the Career section to learn more and view the trailer by clicking the images below. RADIO TIMES SCANS Posted: 2006-10-01 | Source: Webmaster Many thanks to Holly for sending over scans of Meryl's article in the current Radio Times Magazine (September 30 - October 06, 2006). THE NEW YORK RESTORATION AUCTION: TEA TIME WITH MERYL STREEP Posted: 2006-10-01 | Source: Webmaster Meryl Streep, Susan Sarandon and Hugh Jackman, among others, have joined Bette Midler's 2006 Hulaween Auction in cooperation with the New York Restoration Project where you can auction a "Tea Time with Meryl Streep". "Meryl Streep is one of the most legendary icons in film history. Best known from her Oscar-winning performances in "Kramer vs. Kramer”, "Sophie's Choice" and well, every film she graces including, “Adaptation”, “The Devil Wears Prada”, “The Hours” just to name a few. 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 including an Oscar! Take this once in a lifetime opportunity to sip tea with the legendary Meryl Streep! Learn more at CharityBuzz.com. Thanks to Rebecca for the heads-up. SITE OF THE MONTH, POLL & TV APPEARANCE Posted: 2006-10-01 | Source: Webmaster There's a new poll running on the left, so be sure to vote! Also, have a look at our Site of the Month for October, the great Scarlett Fan. And for the UK fans, Meryl will make an appearance this coming Monday, October 2, 2006 on "Film 2006 with Jonathan Ross".