Meryl Streep holds the record for most Academy Award nominations with 21, winning three times. Her ability to master any accent, from Polish to British to Australian, is legendary. She has portrayed an incredible range of characters, from Margaret Thatcher in "The Iron Lady" to Julia Child in "Julie & Julia" to Miranda Priestly in "The Devil Wears Prada." Her consistency across six decades is unmatched. Beyond dramatic roles, she's proven comedic talent and musical ability. She's received virtually every acting honor, including the Presidential Medal of Freedom.