"Everything that truly makes us happy is quite simple - love, sex and food!"
About Meryl Streep
Meryl Streep — Life and Legacy
Meryl Streep is a celebrated actress whose work spans over four decades, marked by her ability to embody complex characters with emotional depth. Renowned for her performances in films such as 'Sophie's Choice' and 'The Iron Lady,' Streep's artistry often delves into themes of identity and authenticity. Her quote, 'The only thing you can do is to be yourself,' encapsulates her belief in the power of self-identity, reflecting her own journey in a demanding industry. Streep challenges conventional portrayals of women, advocating for roles that reveal the intricacies of female experience. This commitment to authenticity resonates with audiences, as her characters often grapple with societal expectations and personal truths. Today, her insights on identity continue to inspire, reminding us of the importance of embracing our true selves amidst external pressures.
Quote collection
Meryl Streep quotes (page 1 of 14)
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"The formula of happiness and success is just, being actually yourself, in the most vivid possible way you can."
"The great gift of human beings is that we have the power of empathy."
"What makes you different or weird, that's your strength."
"I think that you find your own way. You have your own rules. You have your own understanding of yourself, and that's what you're going to count on. In the end, it's what feels right to you. Not what your mother told you. Not what some actress told you. Not what anybody else told you but the still, small voice."
"The minute you start caring about what other people think, is the minute you stop being yourself."
"It's bizarre that the produce manager is more important to my children's health than the pediatrician."
"It's amazing what you can get if you quietly, clearly and authoritatively demand it."
"Everything we say signifies; everything counts, that we put out into the world. It impacts on kids, it impacts on the zeitgeist of the time."
"I think the best role models for women are people who are fruitfully and confidently themselves, who bring light into the world."
"You have to embrace getting older. Life is precious, and when you've lost a lot of people, you realize each day is a gift."
"That is the simple secret. Always take your heart to work."
"As there begins to be less time ahead of you, you want to be exactly who you are, without making it easier for everyone else."
"Pretending is a very valuable life skill."
"You can't get spoiled if you do your own ironing."
"We need art as much as we need good works. You need it like food. You need it for inspiration to keep going on the days that your low. We need each other in that way."
"You don't have to be famous. You just have to make your mother and father proud of you."
"Integrate what you believe in every single area of your life. Take your heart to work and ask the most and best of everybody else, too."
"Put blinders on to those things that conspire to hold you back, especially the ones in your own head."
"I love acting, of course, but being with my husband and my children always brought me the greatest joy and happiness in life."