Meryl Streep Gossip

Meryl Streep admits she's past her "sell by date".

The Oscar-winning actress can't believe she's still be offered roles in high-profile movies now she's reached 60 as she knows Hollywood discriminates against older women.

She said: "It's incredible - I'm 60, and I'm playing the romantic lead in romantic comedies. Bette Davis is rolling over in her grave.

"I've been given great, weird, interesting parts well past my 'sell by date'. I remember saying to my husband Don when ... Like this? Continue reading...

Meryl Streep once had to sleep rough in London.

Before she made it big in Hollywood, the 59-year-old actress spent the night in Green Park because she couldn't afford to stay in a hotel or hostel.

Meryl, who was 20 at the time, said: "On my very, very first trip to London I went around busking to earn a few pennies to afford some food and overnight accommodation. One night, when I hadn't made enough, I actually slept in the open in Green Park under a tree."

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Meryl Streep says the scene in 'Mamma Mia!' where she does the splits was "instinctive".

The 59-year-old actress stunned her co-stars and critics with her flexibility in the movie, but admits she did a lot of the dance moves without thinking.

She said: "I just did the splits on instinct. That's what always happens with my acting. As an actor, you're not allowed to think. I mean, I couldn't do the splits any time I wanted."

Meryl has also revealed she only accepts roles th ... Like this? Continue reading...

Meryl Streep felt "washed up" when she hit 40.

The 'Lions for Lambs' actress feared there would be no interesting film roles for older women in Hollywood, and was worried she would have to give up working.

However, the now 58-year-old star has since enjoyed a new lease of life, winning a host of exciting parts including bitchy magazine boss Miranda Priestly in 'The Devil Wears Prada' and the lead role in the new film version of musical 'Mamma Mia'.

She said: "I thought I ... Like this? Continue reading...