Considered one of the greatest living actors of all time, the legendary Meryl Streep has made an indelible mark on Hollywood. Nominated over 20 times for an Oscar and winning three, her legacy will last the ages as the finest actor to ever grace the silver screen. Over the years, her fans have shared small tidbits and interesting facts about the actress and her movies. Here are a few standout facts about the amazing actress that every fan should probably know (but might not).
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She Stopped Filmmakers From Firing Her Cancer-Stricken Boyfriend John Cazale From 'The Deer Hunter'
In Kramer vs. Kramer (1979) Dustin Hoffman planned the moment when he throws his wine glass against the wall during the restaurant scene with Meryl Streep. The only person he warned in advance was the cameraman, to make sure that it got in the shot. Streep's shocked reaction was real.
After she turned 40, Meryl Streep was offered three witch roles. Because of this, she had a strict "no witch" policy when picking her roles. In an interview with ABC, she stated:
I was offered three witches [roles] when I turned 40 - in one year. And I thought: 'Oh, this is how it's gonna go?' … At this point in my career, I think, I really think hard about: 'What am I putting into the world with each project?'
She changed her mind to work with Stephen Sondheim on Into the Woods.
Pierce Brosnan signed on to Mamma Mia! because Meryl Streep was involved. He had no prior knowledge about the stage show and wasn't quite sure what the movie was about. He later stated he would have signed on to anything starred Streep.
It was the last thing I'd ever imagined to be offered a job like this, but the agent said 'Meryl Streep, Mamma Mia!, Greece', and I quickly said 'I'm in!'...
I didn't know if the story was about ABBA themselves or whatever. So I sat in the theatre, the curtain went up and there was this rather simplistic set and I thought 'Oh dear', but I also said to myself 'Well, it must be good if Meryl Streep has said yes to it.'
Was Called 'A Miracle' By The Founding Member Of ABBA
In Mamma Mia!, Meryl Streep went to Sweden to record the song "The Winner Takes it All". She performed the song in a single take, leading to song writer and ABBA member Benny Andersson to call her "a miracle."
To take on the role of Julia Child's, who stood at an impressive 6'2", countertops were lowered and force perspective camera angles were employed while Meryl Streep (who is 5'6") wore lifts in her shoes.
