Meryl Streep Reveals Why She Became an Actress

Sdílet
Vložit
  • čas přidán 21. 09. 2014
  • In this rarely seen interview with Meryl Streep she shares her early fear that being an actor was not doing something worthwhile.

Komentáře • 118

  • @SuperSmile2004
    @SuperSmile2004 Před 8 lety +463

    At that time she would have been just PERFECT to play princess Diana!

    • @jadewong5680
      @jadewong5680 Před 8 lety +17

      you are right on!!!!

    • @AlphaHlafdige
      @AlphaHlafdige Před 8 lety +15

      Exactly my thoughts as I was watching this :)

    • @nspector
      @nspector Před 7 lety +11

      Wow, yeah, I was just going to say that. It's striking, isn't it.

    • @seekingjesus2181
      @seekingjesus2181 Před 7 lety +1

      What!!!! She is satanic, illuminate piece of filth WISE UP

    • @padebro
      @padebro Před 7 lety +12

      The thought hadn't occured to me but you are so right. If anyone could have respectfully portrayed Princess Diana trying to navigate the world of royalty marriage betrayal and scandal it would have been Meryl. Even when a person's (character's) flaws are brought to the screen Meryl has a way of exposing the complexity vulnerability and choices that led to their most tragic moments. If a movie were made exploring the What If she hadn't died, Meryl would breathe believability into the older Diana leaving no doubt that indeed that is who and how she would have grown to become.

  • @SunnyyScott
    @SunnyyScott Před 5 lety +82

    Scared to audition. Now she’s the best actress of all time!

  • @LoveFlatfootin1
    @LoveFlatfootin1 Před 8 lety +315

    I think a lot of her success has to do with intelligence. She seems like a very smart and gifted woman.

    • @superlex611
      @superlex611 Před 8 lety +24

      she is a genuine woman, she is a legitmitate icon' nobody can touch her

    • @Yobbie72
      @Yobbie72 Před 7 lety +21

      I think that's true. To be a good actor you have to be highly intelligent.

    • @jamesrroyse
      @jamesrroyse Před 7 lety +6

      you are correct. she is very very intelligent is why.

    • @cody4556
      @cody4556 Před 4 lety

      LoveFlatfootin1 your right

  • @padebro
    @padebro Před 7 lety +119

    My opinion of Meryl Streep the actress is she goes beyond portraying a character and completely, for that time, becomes the person. Her research into ficticious and real characters is astounding right down to learning languages accents and class related dialects. Truly a classic Hollywood Star of our times.

  • @Gam3r5t93
    @Gam3r5t93 Před 6 lety +68

    She has the most gentle voice. Simply listening to her is absolutely mesmerizing. She has such a way with tone and words.

    • @ajs41
      @ajs41 Před 2 lety +1

      It's the poshest American accent I've ever heard.

  • @MspedzRN
    @MspedzRN Před 9 lety +68

    God I love this woman and yes thank God she found Don.

  • @JohnJohn-fc3qq
    @JohnJohn-fc3qq Před 8 lety +40

    It's beautiful how she talks and feels about acting..she felt like it changed her in a good way and i admire her about that..i feel like that about acting and films which i adore i know this thing wont happen to me but at least meryl streep or many good actors are fortunate enough to show their talent..

  • @sharishmoniqueesteban3169
    @sharishmoniqueesteban3169 Před 9 lety +47

    Meryl is very talented, she deserves everything she has now.

    • @donseagrave
      @donseagrave Před 4 lety +1

      meryl streep isn't even her real name...she sucks

    • @FinleyHarrison-hy2sm
      @FinleyHarrison-hy2sm Před 8 měsíci

      Her name is Mary Louise Streep so close and Meryl is what her dad called her so it is sweet. Lots of hollywood didn't use real names back in the day do they all suck too.@@donseagrave

  • @leecarrizales4
    @leecarrizales4 Před 3 lety +8

    Possibly the best actress of all time!!

  • @jeweljewel5104
    @jeweljewel5104 Před 8 lety +29

    this made me cry I want to become an actress and this is making me tear the song is. .sad

  • @sarahlewis7948
    @sarahlewis7948 Před 8 lety +18

    She is my favorite actress, not only a great actress but a great person!

  • @mattd501
    @mattd501 Před 7 lety +34

    This is exquisite, I have watched many of your videos and interviews Reba and this is one of the best. Getting to listen to Meryl's amazing voice while quickly spanning her acting career is such a treat. Thank you

    • @RebamerrillHollywood
      @RebamerrillHollywood  Před 7 lety +2

      This interview happened as I failed to get the original on set one as Meryl had wet hair and no make up and was not told this was for the EPK on video. She gave me an hour and we both had fun.

    • @mattd501
      @mattd501 Před 7 lety

      Reba Merrill I'm glad you got it, it is one of my favorites

  • @jamesrroyse
    @jamesrroyse Před 8 lety +52

    I lover her smile. very beautiful woman

    • @jamesrroyse
      @jamesrroyse Před 7 lety +3

      she has the best smile in the world for me

    • @penelopest7317
      @penelopest7317 Před 6 lety +2

      anastacia angeles yeahhhh👍😊

  • @grapiken7766
    @grapiken7766 Před 8 lety +30

    I think she's astounding in Sophie's Choice. She seems to feel it, not just act it, so it must have been a tough film to make. I wonder if it took a lot out of her.

    • @katiezee2
      @katiezee2 Před 5 lety +3

      I was imagining that during filming, when she went home at night, she wept.. because the immersion into Sophie was so intense

  • @EllieGraceHull
    @EllieGraceHull Před 2 lety +2

    She is a legend, she has inspired me so so much! I hope and I pray maybe one day that I can be like her and I can inspire little girls like me to dream big and keep pushing on and keep believing because one day your dreams will come true! 🙏🏼✨❤️

  • @angelacarleton9575
    @angelacarleton9575 Před 6 lety +21

    This is a woman with "GRACE" and not at all stuck on herself like others.

  • @fionajackson6036
    @fionajackson6036 Před 6 lety +9

    She is my definition of magic

  • @RebamerrillHollywood
    @RebamerrillHollywood  Před 8 lety +68

    Believe it or not every film takes a lot out of her as she becomes one with her character.

    • @gizzycatcat6468
      @gizzycatcat6468 Před 8 lety +5

      She is just a person like we all are.

    • @padebro
      @padebro Před 7 lety +9

      Yes, when speaking in terms of basic human qualities she is of course like the rest of us. When discussing her work is where she is very much different. Admiring her abilities as an actress is the same as admiring anyone who stands out in their line of work. It doesn't mean that as a person they are better than anyone but it does mean they are standouts in their choosen field. The same is true of any artist, sports player, scientist and yes the employee at your local store who provides superior service that makes you glad to have met them.

    • @schuberc70
      @schuberc70 Před 6 lety +2

      she is the first one never to pretend to be anything else but just that. A human being. She is humble. She managed to grow older without all that crap of those narzistische Borderliner who aim for the stage simply for fame and fortune. Ich liebe sie.

  • @MsArrika
    @MsArrika Před 7 lety +23

    i once asked someone why anyone would want to be an actor, the first answer they quickly came up with was money. this shocked me and my own shock was also surprising to me because I guess to anyone who doesn't really have passion for it would say that and that didnt really occur to me before so I like watching people like Meryl who really have love for the craft talk about the "why's".

    • @NuisanceMan
      @NuisanceMan Před 4 lety

      The money of getting to be in an TV ad every few months while waiting tables?

    • @aislynn2005
      @aislynn2005 Před 3 lety +2

      I want to become an actress because I can't imagine myself being actually happy doing anything else. All I've wanted for a future career is to be an actress, and I'm so passionate and love it so much, and I want to do everything I can to become one. I know how hard it'd be and it's not likely I will become successful, but it's all I've ever wanted. It's a dream that I hope I can make my reality. I'll work as hard as I need to.

    • @Ena-qy3ik
      @Ena-qy3ik Před 3 měsíci

      lol if someone is doing it for money they don’t last very long in a life long career like acting.

  • @fadi1466
    @fadi1466 Před 7 lety +5

    That scene where she's yelling at Jon Voight feels so right today.

  • @oblivion2967
    @oblivion2967 Před 8 lety +6

    Thank you for this video! It's one of my favorites.

  • @jeannedark8886
    @jeannedark8886 Před 8 lety +36

    She hast the best personality in the world!!!!!!!!!

    • @jamesrroyse
      @jamesrroyse Před 8 lety +2

      +Jeanne Dark
      Good observation there. You are absolutely correct

  • @RebamerrillHollywood
    @RebamerrillHollywood  Před 8 lety +10

    A hotel room not as important as Meryl's words. Listen and be surprised with her candor.

  • @christya2488
    @christya2488 Před rokem +1

    It's so funny to hear her talk about not liking auditions. I just can't imagine a time when Meryl Streep would have had to audition for anything.

  • @s.f.694
    @s.f.694 Před 7 lety +3

    She's so beautiful and unique

  • @roa6311
    @roa6311 Před 6 lety +4

    MERYL I LOVE YOU SO MUCH💕💕💕💕💕💞💞💞💞💞💖💖💖💖💖👍👍👍👍👍

  • @littlemochef
    @littlemochef Před 7 lety +10

    What an amazing interview.

  • @katcabula
    @katcabula Před 7 lety +3

    Great ending. Wonderful video.

  • @bellaf7774
    @bellaf7774 Před 3 lety +1

    She is everything 😩❤

  • @btetschner
    @btetschner Před 2 lety

    Thank you for the video.

  • @RebamerrillHollywood
    @RebamerrillHollywood  Před 8 lety +13

    I worked on Out of Africa but not in Africa as I only did the research and wrote the questions and the TV crew on set did the rest. This interview is from Ironweed, the film she did with Jack Nicholson

    • @gizzycatcat6468
      @gizzycatcat6468 Před 8 lety

      I didn't see Ironweed. But I did see her as just a person like we all are.

  • @savedfaves
    @savedfaves Před 6 lety +4

    She looks great here, if I'm allowed to mention this.

  • @carrieheffernan1685
    @carrieheffernan1685 Před 3 lety +1

    I love her earrings. They are kind of hypnotic.

  • @AnnLippert1
    @AnnLippert1 Před rokem +1

    The Deerhunter is one of my favorite films. She is amazing. always is.

  • @mitchellmatthews3962
    @mitchellmatthews3962 Před 6 lety +8

    I still believe that her not getting the Academy Award for Silkwood is astounding. That was not Meryl, that was Karen!

  • @MsFreespirit66
    @MsFreespirit66 Před 8 lety +5

    DIVINE!!!!

  • @iggyspirit
    @iggyspirit Před 7 lety +9

    this in itself is a film...

  • @rodrigoraulsuarez
    @rodrigoraulsuarez Před 5 lety +1

    She is amazing.

  • @irenequidachay3609
    @irenequidachay3609 Před 4 lety +2

    Hands down my favorite American actress right next to Betty Davis!

  • @Psych_spirit
    @Psych_spirit Před 4 lety +1

    She is beautiful & so intelligent.

  • @jamesmadden291
    @jamesmadden291 Před 9 lety +10

    What is the score in the background? It's beautiful.

  • @lizclegg7556
    @lizclegg7556 Před 6 lety +2

    I liked her best in Silkwood and Devil Wears Prada.

  • @abelalieljaouahiry560
    @abelalieljaouahiry560 Před 7 lety +3

    so beautiful

  • @chrisc2477
    @chrisc2477 Před 4 lety +2

    I have never met a person in real life that has her honesty and sweetness...weird.

  • @user36able
    @user36able Před 6 lety +1

    I'm terrified that now that I've watched this, first thing tomorrow I'll see a news story saying that she's passed away.

    • @antamanta9584
      @antamanta9584 Před 5 lety +2

      user36able Fortunatetly it didn't happen

  • @gwenviviani327
    @gwenviviani327 Před 6 lety +5

    You are very lucky to have good parents. Try having crazy parents who don't allow you to talk, who don't ever say anything good about you, who treat a sibling in a completely different way that makes you jealous. Never enough to eat, five people (family) living in a small travel trailer for four years, a father who never talked to you, the result of which made me mute for many years. I wasn't able to complete a whole sentence until I was 26 years old, etc., etc.

    • @gabbyissa848
      @gabbyissa848 Před 3 lety

      I hope you are doing okay, I'm so sorry you had to go through all of that hardship although I'm sure it has made you into a strong person. :)

  • @Mohit-gg2vd
    @Mohit-gg2vd Před 4 lety

    such a precious interview. Can someone help with the captions in english ? as some words are difficult to comprehend....thanks

  • @peachday4347
    @peachday4347 Před 4 lety +1

    even her eyes speak for her character

  • @aprilwearsgucci
    @aprilwearsgucci Před 9 lety +5

    3:07 is Silkwood,

  • @claudiafrontin501
    @claudiafrontin501 Před 7 měsíci

    i love her

  • @dannastrickland4477
    @dannastrickland4477 Před 5 lety

    what is the clip at 3:12 from?

  • @RebamerrillHollywood
    @RebamerrillHollywood  Před 8 lety +5

    She could always play her mother

  • @ajs41
    @ajs41 Před 2 lety +1

    What date is this?

  • @tapwaterthirstoflife7605
    @tapwaterthirstoflife7605 Před 7 lety +6

    THE GREATEST ACTRESS EVER!

  • @TheListenerCanon
    @TheListenerCanon Před 8 lety +1

    It took me awhile to figure out this was kinda edited.

  • @MapleSyrupPoet
    @MapleSyrupPoet Před 3 lety

    "Martha, Martha ...you are worried, and troubled, about many things. But one thing is needed, and Mary has chosen that good part, which will not be taken away from her" - Luke 10:V41-42

  • @brontekent1078
    @brontekent1078 Před 9 lety +1

    what film is she in at 3.07?

  • @ToeCrusher8787
    @ToeCrusher8787 Před 7 lety

    what song is in background

  • @andykeri8370
    @andykeri8370 Před 4 lety +1

    The best acting by Meryl ,just to portray ,a Weird Mother ,of a Weird Sect ,as they sacrifice their babies.
    The Dingo took my baby !

  • @kyleh3693
    @kyleh3693 Před 4 lety +2

    i very young when first saw her but I was and still very attracted to her I don't understand ......born 1986

  • @ramdam6679
    @ramdam6679 Před 3 lety

    I wanna hear from the people in her drama class

  • @oasisofluvprovidenceusioba2175

    Adesua Etomi Wellington of Nigeria, has a lot of similarities with her.

  • @sidisleeplove3649
    @sidisleeplove3649 Před 6 lety

    Sublime sensationnelle bonisima 😍

  • @rosierose4452
    @rosierose4452 Před 4 lety +1

    Aristocratic beauty

  • @Anonymous-xm8ir
    @Anonymous-xm8ir Před 4 lety +1

    It's Saoirse Ronan!

  • @MapleSyrupPoet
    @MapleSyrupPoet Před 3 lety

    Cool earrings Meryl

  • @luana-wb5oc
    @luana-wb5oc Před 4 lety

    :’)

  • @chotzrary
    @chotzrary Před 9 lety +1

    She must have been between accents here. Her real accent is lost here.

  • @rheijm9201
    @rheijm9201 Před rokem

    Jane Fonda had to be stopped. Networks demise has slowed..although in 2023..

  • @mysticm7776
    @mysticm7776 Před 3 lety

    Illuminatti

  • @nicoletheunissen7077
    @nicoletheunissen7077 Před rokem

    🤍of men are cold in the last days🖤,turn NOW.Jesus Do Come back⚠️,wake up‼.for what is the deal if you gain the whole world but still lose your own soul⁉️

  • @DanielBMaximoff
    @DanielBMaximoff Před 7 lety

    Because she doesn't knows how to do anything else.

  • @LillyBunnyBoo
    @LillyBunnyBoo Před 7 lety

    She's so very affected.

  • @philiplee9430
    @philiplee9430 Před 6 lety

    She has thinning hair. All this time she wore a wig.

  • @donseagrave
    @donseagrave Před 4 lety +1

    Meryl Streep becomes an actress to stroke her own ego. Meryl Streep - "Lions for Lambs" (2007) worst movie ever made

  • @michellelove9947
    @michellelove9947 Před 8 lety

    they want to make millions is why they want to be a actress. people look up to them like their a God and its pathetic