Her son, Henry W. Gummer ("Hank"), is a student at Dartmouth College in New Hampshire. [2001]
Sister-in-law of Maeve Kinkead.
Named an Officer of the French Ordre des Arts et des Lettres. [2000]
Born at 8:05 AM EST
Tennessee Williams wanted her for a film version of "A Streetcar Named Desire" in the 80s. When Streep proved unavailable, the project was refashioned for television and the role of Blanche given to Ann-Margret.
She is the most nominated actor ever for an Academy Award, with 13 nominations.
Has a deviated septum which she refuses to have fixed. Directors work around it by avoiding straight-on close-ups.
Has 4 children; Henry Gummer (aka Harry Gummer) (b. 1979), Mary Willa Gummer (aka Mamie Gummer) (b. 1983), Grace Jane Gummer (b. 1986), and Louisa Jacobson Gummer (b. 12 June, 1991)
Measurements: 34B-26-36 (from film SFX torso mold done in 1982), (Source: Celebrity Sleuth magazine)
The children's TV series "Sesame Street" (1969) has featured a character named "Meryl Sheep", in her honor.
Was originally supposed to play the role of Iris Hineman is the film Minority Report (2002), but had to back out. She was replaced by Lois Smith.
Her character Karen Silkwood from her 1983 film Silkwood (1983) was ranked #47 on the American Film Institute Heroes list of the 100 years of The Greatest Screen Heroes and Villians.
Presented Paul McCartney with the 1990 Grammy Lifetime Achievement award. Attended the Beatles concert at Shea Stadium in 1965 with an "I love Paul" sign. which she mentioned when presenting the award to McCartney.
Sister of Harry Streep.
Spent a year as a transfer student at Dartmouth University where she participated in theater.
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