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Welcome to simplystreep.com, an information source on the American actress Meryl Streep, best known from her Oscar-winning performances in "Kramer vs. Kramer" and "Sophie's Choice". Her work on screen, stage and television, a career that includes some of the most acclaimed films of the last 30 years, has achieved critical acclaim and earned her the business' most prestigious awards. This unofficial website provides a base for fans which is regularly updated with all essential news on Meryl's work, an active message board plus extensive archives, media and more. Enjoy your stay!




NEWS ARCHIVE 1998
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 DECEMBER 1998

Meryl Streep receives Golden Globe nomination!
Posted: 1998-12-17

Meryl is on the Best Actress List for a Golden Globe. She is nominated for her performance in 'One True Thing' along with Cate Blanchett for "Elizabeth", Fernanda Montenegro for "Central Station", Susan Sarandon for "Stepmom" and Emily Watson for "Hilary and Jackie"

 NOVEMBER 1998

Meryl Streep receives People's Choice Award nomination
Posted: 1998-11-30

Meryl has been nominated in the "Favorite Motion Picture Actress" category along with Kate Winslet and Sandra Bullock. The ceremony is scheduled for January 10th on CBS

Meryl Streep appears at "Inside the Actor's Studio"
Posted: 1998-11-12

On Sunday, November 22 @ 8 p.m. and 12 a.m., Meryl Streep will be a guest on Bravo's Inside the Actors Studio. Catch Meryl's candid 1-hour interview with Inside the Actors Studio's James Lipton.

"Dancing at Lughnasa" releases in the USA
Posted: 1998-11-09

'Dancing at Lughnasa' starts this week in us-cinemas. Meryl Streep appeared with her co-stars Brid Brennan and Catherine McCormack at the premiere.

 OCTOBER 1998

"Dancing at Lughnasa" Official Site launches
Posted: 1998-10-18

Take a look at the Official Site of "Dancing at Lughnasa", featuring synopsis, photos, video clips and the trailer. The movie releases US cinemas on November 09, 1998

Meryl Streep named Actress of the Year
Posted: 1998-10-08

Meryl Streep was named Best Actress of the Year at the 59th Motion Picture Club Awards. Sean Penn was chosen as Best Actor

 SEPTEMBER 1998

Meryl Streep featured in Newspaper Advertisement
Posted: 1998-09-30

The third flight of the Newspaper Association of America's highly successful national advertising campaign, "It all starts with newspapers," is being launched October 5 and will run through November 1. The campaign features celebrities talking about why newspaper reading and literacy, particularly among children, are important to them personally. The new celebrities joining the illustrious lineup are Meryl Streep, Jon Bon Jovi, Brandy and model Christie Brinkley.

Meryl and co-stars attend premiere of "One True Thing"
Posted: 1998-09-16

Shortly after attending at her star at the walk of fame, Meryl attended along with her co-star Renée Zellweger at the Odeon Cineplex in Los Angeles at the premiere of her new movie "One True Thing"

Meryl Streep receives her star at the Walk of Fame!
Posted: 1998-09-16

Meryl Streep retraced her footsteps along Hollywood Boulevard, this time amid shouts and applause as she unveiled her Hollywood Walk of Fame star. Meryl's was the 2.119th star enshrined along the famous walkway on Hollywood Boulevard and Vine Street. The dedication was timed to coincide with the release of her new movie "One True Thing."

"One True Thing" Official Site launches
Posted: 1998-09-13

Take a look at the Official Site of "One True Thing", featuring synopsis, photos, video clips and the trailer. The movie releases US cinemas on September 18, 1998

"Dancing at Lughnasa" premieres at the Toronto Film Festival
Posted: 1998-09-12

Meryl Streep's current movie "Dancing at Lughnasa" has its world premiere today at the Toronto Film Festival. The drama co-stars Michael Gambon and Catherine McCormack and releases US cinemas later this year.

Meryl honored at the Telluride Film Festival
Posted: 1998-09-05

Meryl Streep is honored Opening Night Silver Medallion Tribute at Telluride Film Festival. A compilation of clips from Streep's films will be followed by the Medallion presentation and an on-stage interview

Meryl Streep promotes "Dancing at Lughnasa" in Ireland
Posted: 1998-09-01

Meryl Streep is currently in Eire / Ireland to promote the world premiere of "Dancing at Lughnasa", which was shot in Ireland. A release date for the USA is not yet stated

 APRIL 1998

Meryl Streep honored with Bette Davis Lifetime Achivement Award
Posted: 1998-04-16

Meryl Streep received the first Bette Davis Lifetime Achievement Award at Boston University from the newly formed Bette Davis Foundation. BU officials say this will be an annual event to honor an actor or actress whose career distinctly parallels the high professional standards set by the late movie legend.

Meryl to receive Women in Film Crystal Award
Posted: 1998-04-04

Meryl Streep, producer Gale Anne Hurd and Columbia TriStar Motion Picture Group vice chairman Lucy Fisher will be honored at the Women In Film's 25th annual Crystal Awards luncheon this June. Founded in 1977, the awards were established to pay tribute to outstanding women whose work has helped enhance the role of women within the entertainment industry.