10 powerful roles of Meryl Streep that touched the hearts of millions (11 photos)

Meryl Streep is rightfully one of the greatest actresses of our time. This brilliant woman is already 74 years old, and behind her are many roles that will be remembered for a long time and touched the hearts of millions of viewers. There's a reason she has the most Oscar nominations in history. Let's take a look at the ten most famous and powerful roles of Meryl Streep.





1. "Silkwood" (1983), role of Karen Silkwood



Playing Karen Silkwood in the film "Silkwood", Meryl Streep proved how accurately she could convey the complex nature of her character. She played a plutonium purification plant worker and trade union activist who died under mysterious circumstances and whose death caused a great stir. In the film, she enters into a fight with the factory administration, which is to blame for many violations of technology, as well as radioactive contamination of employees. The decontamination shower scene in the film is considered one of the most brutal in cinema, and here Meryl managed to convey horror and vulnerability without resorting to melodrama.

2. "Diva" (2016), Florence Foster Jenkins





In Prima Donna, Streep played Florence Foster Jenkins, a woman who became a successful opera singer without hearing any music at all. Here her image is not limited to superficial eccentricity, but reveals the depth, vulnerability and determination of a woman moving towards her goal despite all difficulties. The actress conveyed the strength, fragility, and humor of her heroine, forcing the viewer to fully empathize with her.

3. "August: Osage County" (2013), Violet Weston



In the tense family drama August: Osage County, Meryl Streep played the role of Violet Weston, once again demonstrating her unique talent for conveying the complex nature of the character. In this role, she portrayed the heroine's wit and deep pain in equal measure. According to critics, this work once again proves that Streep can transform any film with her presence.

4. "Adaptation" (2002), Susan Orlean



In the film Adaptation, Streep departed from her usual roles and played journalist Susan Orleans, who found herself in an existential crisis. In some scenes she showed her talent for improvisation. For example, in the most famous and discussed: where Streep’s heroine takes illegal substances in a hotel room.

5. "Out of Africa" (1985), Karen Blixen



Out of Africa stars Meryl Streep and Robert Redford in a story that captures the spirit of adventure and tragedy in early 20th-century Africa. The film received many awards, including an Oscar for Best Picture. The film's success is largely due to Streep's expressive performance.

6. "Doubt" (2008), sister Heloise Bovier



The role in the film “Doubt” (2008) is one of the most striking in the film biography of Meryl Streep. She managed to 100% convey the unshakable conviction of her heroine. Streep's greatest work is in her interactions with the film's other characters, where she masterfully conveys the subtle nuances of the character's character.

7. "The Iron Lady" (2011), Margaret Thatcher



In the film “The Iron Lady,” Streep not only physically transformed herself into the image of Margaret Thatcher, but also conveyed the character of the “Iron Lady.” She did this especially well in key moments, such as the Falklands War scenes. It’s not for nothing that she won the Golden Globe and Oscar awards for Best Actress for this role.

8. The Devil Wears Prada (2006), Miranda Priestly



The role of Miranda Priestly in The Devil Wears Prada is one of Meryl Streep's most iconic roles. She played the editor-in-chief of a fashion magazine - and the prototype for this image was Anna Wintour, editor of Vogue magazine. The actress conveyed all the versatility of her character, and brought depth and nuance to her image. According to critics, this role, like Streep’s iconic phrases, went down in cinematic history.

9. "Kramer vs. Kramer" (1979), Joanna Kramer



In Kramer vs. Kramer, which won five Oscars, Streep's character navigates divorce and motherhood. Her portrayal of Joanna Kramer turned out to be both strong and sincere - and found a response in the hearts of millions of viewers who went through similar events in life.

10. "Sophie's Choice" (1982), Sophie Zawistowski



The role of Sophie Zawistowski in Sophie's Choice required incredible emotional depth that few could convey on screen as convincingly as Streep did. Here she showed both her mastery of the Polish accent, which she learned for the role, and her sensitive performance in one of the most heartbreaking scenes in cinema history. This work revealed her talent and brought her an Oscar.