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Dec
03
2003

As it was rumored for some time now through the news that Meryl would appear in the Farrelly brother’s new comedy “Stuck on You”, it’s really true as the film’s Official Site states her appearance in the Production news and with a nice photo. She will play herself appearing in a musical version of “Bonnie and Clyde”. Learn more about Meryl’s part at the Official Site

Dec
01
2003

Catch the current issue, Debemer 5 2003, of Entertainment Weekly, which features Meryl and Al Pacino on the cover and plenty exclusive stuff inside. Visit their Official Website for more info

Nov
12
2003

Playbill Online reports that Meryl Streep will receive the Actor’s Fund of America’s Lee Strasberg Artistic Achievement Award on November 17, 2003, during the fund’s Razzle Dazzle Gala. Visit Playbill Online to read the article.

Nov
05
2003

The stars of “Angels in America”, Al Pacino, Meryl Streep, Emma Thompson and Mary-Louise Parker attended the world premiere of the six-hour mini-series, yesterday in New York. “Angels” celebrates its television premiere on December 07, 2003

Nov
02
2003

Jim Carrey, Meryl Streep, Jude Law and Jennifer Coolidge will star in “Lemony Snickets A Series of Unfortunate Events”, which is based on Daniel Handler’s children’s book series. The book follows the Baudelaire orphans – Violet, Klaus and Sunny – on a series of adventures and unfortunate turns while mix-ing it up with the evil Count Olaf, Meryl Streep is announced to play Aunt Josephine. Shooting starts this November, Brad Silberling directs for Paramount

Oct
18
2003

The American Film Institute will honor Meryl Streep with its 32nd Life Achievement Award. The film organization’s board of trustees selected the 54-year-old star to receive its highest honor. Streep is set to accept the award June 10 at the Kodak Theater in Hollywood in a ceremony that will air on USA Network. “Her talent, range and determination to master her craft bring out performances that sometimes border on the ethereal,” trustee chair Howard Stringer said Friday. “In that sense, she is truly peerless.” More information can be found at www.afi.com

Sep
09
2003

Meryl Streep was invited by Equality Now to host their “Evening of Music and Reading”, yesterday in New York. The gala was hosted by Glamour Magazine, guests included her fellow co-star of “The Hours” and newlywed Julianne Moore and Hilary Swank

Aug
25
2003

Meryl Streep served as auctioneer to help sell artwork in Fort Meyers to benefit survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault. On the laser print “Jarros,” Streep sweetened the pot, saying – quote – “Maybe a kiss. Maybe a French kiss,” The bids jumped until the gavel finally fell at $3,500. Streep was good on her word, delivering an appreciative kiss to the buyer. The group raised over $296,000 in the auction. Visit this site for a full article and a photo of Meryl

Jul
07
2003

It’s now officially confirmed that Meryl Streep will star in the remake of “The Manchurian Candidate” taking over the part of Mrs. Iselin, which was originally played by Angela Lansbury, Denzel Washington will co-star. Filming is stated to start this September. Thanks to Myla Kent for the info.

May
27
2003

Speaking to graduates last Saturday at the University of New Hampshire, Streep made them laugh, offered inspiration, even sang a bit and challenged them to change the world. Pictures can be found in the Image Library, Meryl’s inspiring and funny speech is below.

Good morning, Governor Benson, President Hart, members of the Board of Trustees, distinguished faculty, proud parents and you, almost alumni. I’m very pleased to be here today to address you on this day, your last day of wearing your tassels on the left. I have agonized over this speech, mostly because I don’t usually give speeches, or when I do, it’s at my house, and nobody listens. I have thought long and hard about how to advise you, inspire you, thrill and excite you over multiple speakers that repeat each word-erd-erd in that sonic-onic-onic Doppler-oppler-oppler effect-ect-ect that makes you want to go to sleep-eep-eep. Meryl Streep-eep-eep put me to sleep-eep-eep.

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