Meryl Streep is an American actress who has been in the film 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 eight Screen Actors Guild Awards. She is known for her versatility and range of roles, from comedic to dramatic, and has appeared in films such as The Devil Wears Prada, Mamma Mia!, and The Iron Lady.