Mary Louise "
Meryl"
Streep is an American actress. Known for her versatility and adept accent work, she has been described as "the best actress of her generation". She has received numerous accolades throughout her career spanning over four decades, including a record 21 Academy Award nominations, winning three, and a record 34 Golden Globe Award nominations, winning nine. She also won two BAFTA Awards, three Primetime Emmy Awards, a Silver Bear and Honorary Golden Bear in Berlin International Film Festival and Best Actress, Honorary Palme d'Or in Cannes Film Festival.