Meryl Streep Net Worth

Raquel Davies | November 7, 2013

NET WORTH

$45 Million

  • REAL NAME

    Meryl Streep

  • DATE OF BIRTH

    June 22, 1949

  • OCCUPATION

    Actor

  • HEIGHT & WEIGHT

    5 foot 5 and 143lbs

  • SIGN

    Cancer

  • REPRESENTATION

    Franklin Latt at Creative Artists Agency

Meryl Streep is an American actress with an estimated net worth of $45 million. Streep is 5’5” and weighs 143 pounds. Mary Louise Streep was born on June 22, 1949 in Summit, New Jersey.  Streep earned her B.A. in Drama from Vassar College in 1971. She enrolled into the Yale School of Drama where she received her M.F.A.

Earyl in her career Streep aspired to be a soap opera actress. She gave a riveting performance in her first film Julia (1977). The next couple of years she averaged about a film a year, starring in movies such as The Deer Hunter (1978), Kramer vs. Kramer (1979), and Sophie’s Choice (1982), Silkwood (1983), Out of Africa (1985), Ironweed (1987), and A Cry in the Dark (1988).

Meryl Streep’s career took a decline in the early 1990s due to her inability to find suitable roles. She had worked up to being a part of such high caliber projects that it didn’t make sense for her to take just any and every role.

However in the mid-1990s the actress’ career took a turn for the best as she starred as Clint Eastwood’s married lover in The Bridges of Madison County (1995) and reckless daughter in Marvin’s Room (1996). Some of her most recent film roles have been in movies like  Julie & Julia (2009), Mamma Mia! (2009), The Devil Wears Prada (2006), and The Iron Lady (2011).

Meryl Streep is known for her meticulous work ethic and ability to imitate a vast array of accents and dialects. She is widely considered as the greatest living actress. She has been nominated for an Academy Award 18 times, making her the most nominated actor (male or female) in history. She took home three Academy Awards for her performances in Kramer vs. Kramer (1979), Sophie’s Choice (1982), and The Iron Lady (2011). Streep has also won eight Golden Globes, two Emmy awards, two BAFTA awards, two Screen Actors Guild awards, and two Australian Film Institute awards.

Meryl Streep has an enough net worth to buy:

1. 56,603.7 Christian Louboutin Rolando Platform Pumps ($795.00 each)

2. 4,092.7 Monique Lhuillier Women’s Silk Gown with Embroidered Tulle ($10,995.00 each)

3. 100,002.2 Fendi By Fendi Eau De Parfum ($449.99 each)

Meryl Streep  has enough net worth to give everyone in Kenya $1.

About the Author

Written by Raquel Davies

Raquel is a staff writer for PlentyofCheddar.com. She received her Bachelor's of Arts in Public Relations from Barry University. Raquel enjoys reading Sci-Fi/ Fantasy novels and watching films of that same genre. Raquel is also enjoys the theater arts and fine dining. She was raised in Maryland but currently resides in Miami. Check her out on !

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