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Mary Louise "Meryl" Streep (born June 22, 1949) is an American award-winning actress who has worked in theatre, television, and film. She is widely regarded as being one of the most talented and respected movie actors of the modern era. She made her professional stage debut in 1971's The Playboy of Seville, and her screen debut came in 1977's made-for-television movie, The Deadliest Season. Streep made her film debut in Julia (1977), starring opposite Jane Fonda and Vanessa Redgrave.

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FILE - In this Dec. 8, 2009 file photo, actress Sharon Stone arrives at the premiere of the feature film "Crazy Heart" in Beverly Hills, Calif. Sharon Stone
In this photo released by CBS Entertainment, Oscar "Best Actress" nominee Sandra Bullock, left, who stars in "The Blind Side," based on the life of Michael Oher, a homeless and traumatized football player who became an All American and NFL draft pick with the help of a caring woman and her family, speaks with host David Letterman during taping for "The Late Show with David Letterman," Monday, Feb. 8, 2010, in New York. The show will air on CBS Monday night. Sandra Bullock
BEVERLY HILLS, CA - JANUARY 17: Actress Jennifer Morrison arrives at the 67th Annual Golden Globe Awards held at The Beverly Hilton Hotel on January 17, 2010 in Beverly Hills, California. Golden Globe Awards
FILE-This Nov. 19, 1975 file photo shows Julia Child, left, and James Beard, being honored by the New York Wine and Food Society at a dinner at the Pierre Hotel. More so than the tools and techniques she popularized, Child's most lasting legacy may be her spirit and sense of humor. That was the conclusion of several chefs and food magazine editors asked to describe Child's memorable contributions to American home cooking as a new movie about her life is about to open. Julia Child
HOLLYWOOD - JANUARY 29: W Hollywood general manager Jim McPartlin attends the Unveiling of the New W Hollywood Hotel & Residences on January 29, 2010 in Hollywood, California. Hollywood
LOS ANGELES, CA - JANUARY 23: Actor Alec Baldwin accepts the Male Actor In A Comedy Series award for '30 Rock' onstage at the 16th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards held at the Shrine Auditorium on January 23, 2010 in Los Angeles, California. Alec Baldwin
SANTA BARBARA, CA - FEBRUARY 06: Writer Alex Kurtzman (L) and writer Nancy Meyers speak at the 'It Starts With A Script' panel at the 25th Annual Santa Barbara International Film Festival at the Lobero Theatre on February 6, 2010 in Santa Barbara, California. Nancy Meyers
FILE - In this combo made from 2009 file photos shows actor Steve Martin, left, and Alec Baldwin. Both Martin and Baldwin will co-host the Oscars. The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences says the two Hollywood veterans will share hosting duties at the 82nd Academy Awards ceremony. Steve Martin
The cast of "Mamma Mia" performs at the Hard Rock Pinktober Women of Rock Charity Concert in London Sunday, Nov. 1. 2009. Mamma Mia!
Sid Ganis, President of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, left, and Oscar director Louis J. Horvitz, right, listen to Oscar producer Gil Cates talk during a news conference on the red carpet arrivals area for the 80th Academy Awards at the Kodak Theatre in Los Angeles, Friday, Feb. 22, 2008. The Oscars are on Sunday. Academy Awards
LOS ANGELES, CA - FEBRUARY 04: Actor Hal Holbrook accepts an award at the AARP The Magazine's Seventh Annual Movies For Grownups Awards at the Hotel Bel Air on February 4, 2008 in Los Angeles, California. AARP The Magazine
Sam Worthington from "Avatar," right, and his girlfriend Natalie Mark arrive at the 67th Annual Golden Globe Awards on Sunday, Jan. 17, 2010, in Beverly Hills, Calif. Avatar (movie)
Mo'Nique arrives at the 16th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards on Saturday, Jan. 23, 2010, in Los Angeles. Mo'Nique
In this handout photo provided by Wish-Bone, Chris March, right, the designer for the "Wish-Bone Salad Spritzers Second Annual Summer Salad Fashion Show" attaches a head of lettuce to the headpiece of the "Asian Garden Salad Dress" as they prepare for the show at Grand Central Terminal in New York, Thursday, May 17, 2007. Chris March
Nora Ephron, left, holds her Screenwriter award as she poses with presenter Steven Spielberg backstage at the 13th Annual Hollywood Awards Gala on Monday, Oct. 26, 2009, in Beverly Hills, Calif. Nora Ephron
In this image released by Hope For Haiti Now, Sting, left, and Madonna pose backstage at "Hope for Haiti Now: A Global Benefit for Earthquake Relief", on Friday, Jan. 22, 2010 in New York. Madonna
NEW YORK - JANUARY 13: Deputy Mayor Robert C. Lieber attends the Project Runway Avenue temporary street renaming at 39th Street and Seventh Avenue on January 13, 2010 in New York City. Project Runway
BERLIN - JANUARY 27: Actress Helen Mirren attends the Ein Russischer Sommer (The Last Station) Germany Premiere on January 27, 2010 in Berlin, Germany. Helen Mirren

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LOS ANGELES, CA - JANUARY 23: Actress Meryl Streep arrives at the 16th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards held at the Shrine Auditorium on January 23, 2010 in Los Angeles, California.

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LOS ANGELES, CA - JANUARY 23: Actress Meryl Streep arrives at the 16th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards held at the Shrine Auditorium on January 23, 2010 in Los Angeles, California.

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LOS ANGELES, CA - JANUARY 23: Actresses Tina Fey (L) and Meryl Streep arrive at the 16th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards held at the Shrine Auditorium on January 23, 2010 in Los Angeles, California.

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LOS ANGELES, CA - JANUARY 23: Actresses Tina Fey (L) and Meryl Streep arrive at the 16th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards held at the Shrine Auditorium on January 23, 2010 in Los Angeles, California.

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LOS ANGELES, CA - JANUARY 23: Actress Meryl Streep arrives at the 16th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards held at the Shrine Auditorium on January 23, 2010 in Los Angeles, California.

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LOS ANGELES, CA - JANUARY 23: Actress Meryl Streep arrives at the 16th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards held at the Shrine Auditorium on January 23, 2010 in Los Angeles, California.

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LOS ANGELES, CA - JANUARY 23: Actress Meryl Streep arrives at the 16th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards held at the Shrine Auditorium on January 23, 2010 in Los Angeles, California.

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LOS ANGELES, CA - JANUARY 23: Actress Meryl Streep arrives at the 16th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards held at the Shrine Auditorium on January 23, 2010 in Los Angeles, California.

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LOS ANGELES, CA - JANUARY 23: Actress Meryl Streep arrives at the 16th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards held at the Shrine Auditorium on January 23, 2010 in Los Angeles, California.

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Meryl Streep and George Clooney talk at the 16th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards on Saturday, Jan. 23, 2010, in Los Angeles.

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Meryl Streep and George Clooney talk at the 16th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards on Saturday, Jan. 23, 2010, in Los Angeles.

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Meryl Streep and George Clooney share a moment at the 16th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards on Saturday, Jan. 23, 2010, in Los Angeles.

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Meryl Streep and George Clooney share a moment at the 16th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards on Saturday, Jan. 23, 2010, in Los Angeles.

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In this image released by NBC, actress Meryl Streep holds her award for best actress in a motion picture comedy or Musical for "Julie & Julia" during the 67th Annual Golden Globe Awards held at the Beverly Hilton Hotel on Sunday, Jan. 17, 2010.

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In this image released by NBC, actress Meryl Streep holds her award for best actress in a motion picture comedy or Musical for "Julie & Julia" during the 67th Annual Golden Globe Awards held at the Beverly Hilton Hotel on Sunday, Jan. 17, 2010.

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Actress Meryl Streep poses after winning the Best Actress award for "Julie & Julia" at the 15th Annual Critics' Choice Movie Awards in Los Angeles on Friday, Jan. 15, 2010.

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Actress Meryl Streep poses after winning the Best Actress award for "Julie & Julia" at the 15th Annual Critics' Choice Movie Awards in Los Angeles on Friday, Jan. 15, 2010.

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Actress Meryl Streep poses after winning the Best Actress award for "Julie & Julia" at the 15th Annual Critics' Choice Movie Awards in Los Angeles on Friday, Jan. 15, 2010.

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Actress Meryl Streep poses after winning the Best Actress award for "Julie & Julia" at the 15th Annual Critics' Choice Movie Awards in Los Angeles on Friday, Jan. 15, 2010.

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Actress Meryl Streep poses after winning the Best Actress award for "Julie & Julia" at the 15th Annual Critics' Choice Movie Awards in Los Angeles on Friday, Jan. 15, 2010.

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Actress Meryl Streep poses after winning the Best Actress award for "Julie & Julia" at the 15th Annual Critics' Choice Movie Awards in Los Angeles on Friday, Jan. 15, 2010.

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"Even though everything in Julie & Julia is very authentic to our marriage at the time, it's a very sentimental, lovely simple vision of marriage"


Eric Powell Feb 09 2010 10:30 PM from CBC News

"He was very gracious ... We talked about the old days. We told some jokes. It was really good to see him."


Jay Leno Feb 09 2010 10:28 PM from CBS News

"No matter what animosity there is between comedians, a good joke is a good joke"


Jay Leno Feb 09 2010 9:28 PM from N.J. Courier-Post Online
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LOS ANGELES, CA - JANUARY 23: Actress Meryl Streep arrives at the 16th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards held at the Shrine Auditorium on January 23, 2010 in Los Angeles, California.

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LOS ANGELES, CA - JANUARY 23: Actress Meryl Streep arrives at the 16th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards held at the Shrine Auditorium on January 23, 2010 in Los Angeles, California.

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LOS ANGELES, CA - JANUARY 23: Actresses Tina Fey (L) and Meryl Streep arrive at the 16th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards held at the Shrine Auditorium on January 23, 2010 in Los Angeles, California.

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LOS ANGELES, CA - JANUARY 23: Actresses Tina Fey (L) and Meryl Streep arrive at the 16th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards held at the Shrine Auditorium on January 23, 2010 in Los Angeles, California.

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LOS ANGELES, CA - JANUARY 23: Actress Meryl Streep arrives at the 16th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards held at the Shrine Auditorium on January 23, 2010 in Los Angeles, California.

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LOS ANGELES, CA - JANUARY 23: Actress Meryl Streep arrives at the 16th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards held at the Shrine Auditorium on January 23, 2010 in Los Angeles, California.

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LOS ANGELES, CA - JANUARY 23: Actress Meryl Streep arrives at the 16th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards held at the Shrine Auditorium on January 23, 2010 in Los Angeles, California.

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LOS ANGELES, CA - JANUARY 23: Actress Meryl Streep arrives at the 16th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards held at the Shrine Auditorium on January 23, 2010 in Los Angeles, California.

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LOS ANGELES, CA - JANUARY 23: Actress Meryl Streep arrives at the 16th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards held at the Shrine Auditorium on January 23, 2010 in Los Angeles, California.

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