People Want to Believe
The interesting thing about acting is that people really want to believe you are that character.
Meryl Streep
American actress and record holder for Oscar nominations.
All moments: Meryl Streep
- You Can't Hide the Truth — Meryl Streep
You can't fake anything anymore - people can sense BS from a mile away.
- Put On Your Clothes and Get to Work — Meryl Streep
I'm like a fireman, when I go to work, I put on my clothes and get on with the job.
- From Cannes: A Long Career Ahead — Meryl Streep
My process hasn't changed over the years. It's all about listening, observing, and finding the truth.
- Exploring Your Own Edges — Meryl Streep
The great thing about acting is that you get to explore different parts of yourself.
- Grateful for a Career — Meryl Streep
I feel very lucky to have a career, and I'm trying to be thoughtful about it.
- Joy: The Best Cosmetic — Meryl Streep
Taking joy in living is a woman's best cosmetic.
- Beauty as Someone Else's Measure — Meryl Streep
It's humbling to imagine someone else's life, someone else's pain. That's my drug.
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