Meryl Streep shunned director role for family

Washington, Jan 16: Meryl Streep has revealed that she never became a director because of her family, as she wanted to have some kind of home life. The 62-year-old actress - who has four children with husband Don Gummer - admits to have been tempted...

Meryl Streep tipped to win best actress at Golden Globes

Washington, Jan 15: Meryl Streep, is the bookies favourite to snag the 'Best Actress' award at this year's Golden Globes. The 62-year-old actress is listed for her portrayal of Margaret Thatcher in 'The Iron Lady'. According to The Mirror, Streep's...

Mel Gibson, Meryl Streep and George Lucas named most generous

London, Jan 14: Mel Gibson, Meryl Streep and George Lucas have named among the most generous celebrities by a new poll of famous charity supporters. The non-profit organization 'The Giving Back Fund' has compiled their fifth annual Giving Back 30...

Meryl Streep rejects David Cameron's criticism of 'The Iron Lady' timing

London, Jan 8: Meryl Streep has hit back at David Cameron saying that his comments over the timing of Margaret Thatcher biopic are in bad taste. The Prime Minister had slammed the timing of the movie, 'The Iron Lady', as his Tory idol, who suffers...

Meryl Streep wanted to unravel 'human side' of Margaret Thatcher

London, Jan 5: Meryl Streep has revealed that she wanted to unravel the 'human side' of Britain's former Prime Minister, Margaret Thatcher in controversial biopic 'The Iron Lady'. The 62-year-old revealed how she forged a deep connection with the...

Meryl Streep driven by 'fear of failure'

London, Jan 4: Despite winning various awards and critical acclaim for her acting prowess, Meryl Streep is still terrified of ending up a failure. The 'Iron Lady' star has bagged two Oscars, seven Golden Globes, two Emmys, a Bafta, a Tony Award and...

Margaret Thatcher left 'indelible impression' on Meryl Streep

Washington, Dec 28: Meryl Streep is thrilled to play former British leader Margaret Thatcher in her new film 'Iron Lady' because the Prime Minister left an "indelible impression" on her at a lecture. Streep has been criticised for taking on the role...

I stole some White House napkins, says Meryl Streep

Washington, Dec 24: Meryl Streep has revealed that she stole napkins from the White House while she was there earlier this month. During an appearance on 'The View', the 62-year-old actress admitted with a laugh that she snagged some small souvenirs...

Meryl Streep to publish book of unused Oscar speeches

Washington, Dec 21: Meryl Streep is planning to publish a book of the 14 acceptance speeches from the Academy Awards that she never got to use. The 62-year-old actress has been nominated for Academy Awards 16 times in her career, but won just twice...

Meryl Streep feared end of career after turning 40

Washington, Dec 13: Meryl Streep has revealed that she feared her career would come to an end when she will turn 40 as she was convinced that directors had no use for women past "childbearing age". The 62-year-old actress confesses that she entered...