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Monday, June 22, 2009

Arts / Celeb / Genius Happy Birthday, Meryl Streep

Posted by David Schmader on Mon, Jun 22, 2009 at 10:23 AM

Today Meryl Streep turns 60 years old. I imagine she's spending the day surrounded by loved ones and saying charmingly self-deprecating things. But don't let that stop you from worshipping at the altar of Streep.

Here's Streep at 60: A Retrospective Celebration, compiled by Nathaniel R. at Film Experience.

Thanks for the heads-up, Wow Report.

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I'm sorry, but Meryl Streep, great actress though she is, can't do accents for shit.

Posted by Fnarf

on June 22, 2009 at 10:42 AM

This should be a national holiday so we can spend all day watching the Meryl Streep movies we've somehow missed out on.

Posted by thegeneral on June 22, 2009 at 10:46 AM

Wow - only six more years and she can retire. Sure hope she's been making those payments to Social Security.

Posted by Fifty-Two-Eighty

on June 22, 2009 at 10:57 AM

@1,

Her "Danish" accent in Out of Africa is beyond embarrassing.

Posted by keshmeshi on June 22, 2009 at 11:06 AM

There's a funny article about her unasked-for Italian accent in Clint Eastwood's "Bridges of Madison County" -- Eastwood demanded she not do it, but she did it anyways -- here: http://www.thewest.com.au/default.aspx?M…

Posted by Fnarf

on June 22, 2009 at 11:39 AM

hmmmm....I've been told by a Pole that her Polish in Sophie's Choice was nearly flawless...and her Oklahoman in Silkwood was fine, too.

but, I'll defer to Fnarf's expert, professional judgement as a professional dialectician...

Posted by michael strangeways

on June 22, 2009 at 11:42 AM

I always rely on Fnarf's excellent judgment on accents.

Posted by Will in Seattle

on June 22, 2009 at 11:58 AM

Vastly overrated. I never see the character she portrays. I only see Meryl Streep acting.

Posted by smade on June 22, 2009 at 12:12 PM

She's still alive?

Posted by rip on June 22, 2009 at 12:23 PM

She's 60 and still looks fabulous!

Posted by laterite on June 22, 2009 at 1:02 PM

happy birthday beautiful! love ya so much meryl!! <3 :D hope you are having a day that's just as amazing as you are <3

Posted by sara0989 / meryl fan on June 22, 2009 at 1:40 PM

@6: ask a Brit about her French Lieutenant's Woman. She's no Keanu Reeves, to be sure, but she tries too hard.

Posted by Fnarf

on June 22, 2009 at 2:42 PM

The Brits bitch about everything and most of THEM can't do American accents, (Hugh Laurie withstanding).

and thank god she did the Italian accent in Bridges...the only interesting thing in the movie...and if she went against Eastwood's wishes, good for her...he's an overrated hack.

Meryl is a goddess and can do no wrong...well, except for that river rafting movie with Kevin Bacon...and She-Devil, which SHE was good in but the rest...oy vey.

Posted by michael strangeways

on June 22, 2009 at 3:08 PM

Meryl muy feliz cumpleaños !!! we love you !!!! gracias por tus maravillosas actuaciones
te mereces + oscars. la academia ha sido tacaña contigo. besos, kisses, roberto
& family. from uruguay-south america-earth

Posted by bob&family on June 22, 2009 at 5:00 PM

Happy 60th Birthday Meryl! And many more with good health and happiness! As far as all the negative comments on this board about Meryl Streep, I have one thing to say: Jealous and envy will get you people no way in life except a lot of maybe could haves or if only i had done this or that I could have accomplished something. Well, if all of you losers took the time to read Meryl Streep's biography and acting credits your closed-mindedness about a person's hard work in many entertaining areas of film for over 30 years would be mind-enlightening and appreciative of Ms. Streep's talents. Then,maybe,you will get back on this board and give her the repect she truly deserves and wish her a very HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!!

Posted by Michael on June 22, 2009 at 5:28 PM

Speak for yourself, baby. The queen of accents is the best thing to happen to the big and small screens...EVER!

Bewards the green-eyed monster, fnarf!

Happy 60th Birthday Meryl! Le Streep, you're simple the best, Baby! Stay as sweet as you are!

Let the haters like fnarf stew in their own fat.

Posted by Roxanne on June 23, 2009 at 9:06 AM

Speak for yourself, baby. The queen of accents is the best thing to happen to the big and small screens...EVER!

Bewards the green-eyed monster, fnarf...

Le Streep, you're simple the best, Baby! Stay as sweet as you are!

Happy 60th Birthday!

Posted by Roxanne on June 23, 2009 at 9:14 AM

I agree with all that think Meryl Streep and her accents are the best. I love it when people like fnarf get on this boards and can only voice NEGATIVE RESPONSES. which means that is the only way they see things in life NEGATIVELY...............If you had an ounce of talent as Meryl does fnarf you would yourself be a movie star............So get a life and shut your negative mouth

Posted by streepenator on June 25, 2009 at 1:40 AM

Meryl you are amazing and you are my inspiration. I don't know how anyone could have something bad to say about you. You are so sweet and generous and talented and I look forward to many more years of watching your spectacular films. Congratulations on all your acheivments. You deserve every single one. Happy birthday and best wishes to you and your wonderful family. Thank you for showing the world that being famous isn't all about plastic surgery and vanity. You have completely inspired me in so many ways. Never change. You are truly magnificent and your accents are the greatest. Have a great birthday!

Posted by merylrox on July 6, 2009 at 11:24 PM