Meryl Streep is an American actress who has been in the entertainment industry for over four decades. She is widely regarded as one of the greatest actresses of all time, having won three Academy Awards, two Primetime Emmy Awards, and a Tony Award. Streep has also received numerous other accolades, including two Golden Globe Awards and five British Academy Film Awards. She is best known for her roles in films such as The Devil Wears Prada, Kramer vs. Kramer, Sophie's Choice, and The Iron Lady.