Stop Saying That Meryl Streep Is Overrated
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Stop Saying That Meryl Streep Is Overrated

She's the actress of our generation.

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Stop Saying That Meryl Streep Is Overrated
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Meryl Streep is considered to be one of the most overrated actresses in Hollywood. The real question is why? She has 30 Golden Globe nominations (and eight wins), 19 Oscar nominations (and three wins), five Grammy nominations, 17 Screen Guild nominations (and two wins), 13 Critics’ Choice awards (and three wins), 15 Bafta nominations (and two wins), three Emmy nominations (and two wins), one Tony nomination and a Presidential Medal of Freedom. Yes, you read that right. Nearly every movie she is in becomes an instant classic and is destined to break the box office. When we hear the name “Meryl Streep” we think “Academy Award.”

Meryl is a different type of breed. She is someone we see once every generation. People believe she gets all these nominations because of who she is rather than who she becomes on screen. Have you ever wanted to see a movie just because the actor you loved was in it? You didn’t even have to know what role you favorite actor was playing, it was just the factor the actor was in it you had to see it. That’s the point i’m trying to get at. Many people think just because of who she is she gets nominated, they have it all backward.

She gets all these nominations for who she becomes on screen. Her range of acting is mind-boggling. From drama to comedy to Broadway, she takes on these roles effortlessly and brilliantly. She fell in love with this craft of acting and undoubtedly deserves recognition for it. She made a name for herself, she should not be considered overrated because she is great.

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