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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!




UPDATES ARCHIVE | FEBRUARY 2006

New "Prairie Home" production stills
Posted: 2006-02-27 | Source: Webmaster

Added four new production stills from "A Prairie Home Companion", featuring Meryl, Lily Tomlin and Lindsay Lohan, to the Image Library.


Movie Posters revealed
Posted: 2006-02-25 | Source: Webmaster

Below are the first posters for "The Devil Wears Prada" and "A Prairie Home Companion". It's quite possible that both are only teaser posters. There's also an URL for Devil's ucpoming official website at www.devilwearspradamovie.com



Stage Appearances Gallery
Posted: 2006-02-20 | Source: Webmaster

I've expanded the Image Library with lots of rare photographs of Meryl's past and present appearances on stage. Have a look at them!


Final Berlinale update
Posted: 2006-02-20 | Source: Webmaster

Unfortunately, "A Prairie Home Companion" didn't win any of the Golden Bears at the Berlin Film Festival. Nevertheless, the galleries are updated with more pictures from the Festival, thanks to all those who've contributed images! :-)


More Berlinale caps and video clips
Posted: 2006-02-15 | Source: Webmaster

While all the Berlin promotion for "A Prairie Home Companion" is done, I've added more caps and clips from German television reports, three clips from the film and screencaps from the press conference (with many thanks to Anke!) The Berlinale Special guides you to all the new stuff! Cross your fingers that "Prairie Home" wins some awards when the Berlinale closes this Sunday :-)


Berlin 2006: Screencaps and Video Clips
Posted: 2006-02-13 | Source: Webmaster

Ready for the very first scenes from "A Prairie Home Companion"? :-) Go to the Berlinale Special to find all caps and clips from various television reports, including a hilarious clip of Meryl and Garrison Keillor performing a song! More clips to come.


Berlin 2006: More press photos added
Posted: 2006-02-13 | Source: Webmaster

I've added more press photos, mostly HQs (with many thanks to the great Mariana) from the premiere, the photo call and the press conference to the Image Library.


First Berlin pictures are in
Posted: 2006-02-12 | Source: Webmaster

Robert Altman and actors Meryl Streep, Woody Harrelson and Lindsay Lohan have attended the world premiere of "A Prairie Home Companion" in Berlin this evening. First images have been added to the gallery, be sure to check back for more.


New "Prairie Home" production stills
Posted: 2006-02-12 | Source: Webmaster

While waiting for Meryl in Berlin, here are two great new production stills of Meryl in "A Prairie Home Companion". Also, have a look at the sidebar, there's now a special section on the Berlinale with all important information.



Meryl Streep to present at 78th Academy Awards
Posted: 2006-02-11 | Source: Webmaster

Beverly Hills, CA — Two-time Academy Award®-winning actress Meryl Streep will be a presenter at the 78th Academy Awards ceremony, telecast producer Gil Cates announced today. Academy Awards for outstanding film achievements of 2005 will be presented on Sunday, March 5, 2006, at the Kodak Theatre at the Hollywood & Highland Center®, and televised live by the ABC Television Network beginning at 5 p.m. PST. A one-hour red carpet arrivals show will precede the telecast at 4 p.m. Click here to read the official press release.

Meryl attends "Neil Young: Heart of Gold" Screening
Posted: 2006-02-10 | Source: Webmaster

Meryl has been among the celebrity guests of Paramount Classics Screens "Neil Young: Heart of Gold. Pictures are in the Image Library on February 9. She is expected to attend the Berlin Film Festival this Sunday, where "A Prairie Home Companion" will have its world premiere.



"Prime" avatars
Posted: 2006-02-10 | Source: Webmaster

The talented Peter has contributed some awesome avatars from "Prime" for your next forum visit ;-)



4th Annual Poetry & the Creative Mind
Posted: 2006-02-10 | Source: Webmaster

The Academy of American Poets presents the 4th annual, Poetry & The Creative Mind, an evening celebrating the role of poetry in American culture. Co-chaired by Meryl Streep, Rose Styron, Jorie Graham, Agnes Gund and Minnie Driver. The evening features artists and public figures reading their favorite poems. This year’s readers include Wynton Marsalis, Ed Harris, Wendy Whelan, Mike Wallace, Julia Stiles, and others. Tickets start at $400. 6:30 pm at Alice Tully Hall, Lincoln Center.

Very rare magazine scans!
Posted: 2006-02-05 | Source: Webmaster

I've added some awesome vintage magazine scans to the Image Library. My biggest thanks go out to Alvaro for contributing them, these are truly some of the most amazing scans of Meryl I've seen! So thanks very much! :-)

  • 1989 VOGUE Magazine (France)
  • 1992 ELLE Magazine (France)
  • 1995 Ladies' Home Journal (USA)


  • New "A Prairie Home Companion" picture
    Posted: 2006-02-05 | Source: Webmaster

    Capitol Films, the distributor of "Prairie Home" has published a new production still featuring Meryl and Lindsay Lohan on their website.


    New poll and Site of the Month
    Posted: 2006-02-01 | Source: Webmaster

    I've created a new poll where you can now vote for the performance that should have won Meryl an Oscar. The Site of the Month for February is the Drew Barrymore Collective, a wonderfully designed website full of information ;-)