Meryl Streep, Barnard Commencement Speaker 2010, Columbia University

Meryl Streep speaks at Barnard College, Columbia University Commencement 2010.
Running transcript of speech included.
An American actress who has worked in theater, television, and film, Streep has received 16 Academy Award nominations and 15 Golden Globe nominations. She won two Oscars and seven Golden Globes. She made her first appearance in a play called The Playboy of Seville in 1971, and since then, she has been known for her roles in The Devil Wears Prada (2006), Mamma Mia (2007), Doubt (2008) and more recently Julie & Julia and Its Complicated in 2009.

[@AriazHirino]

"Being a celebrity has taught me to hide, but being an actor has opened my soul..." love every speech from her!

[@thetromsky]

This speech really deserves an award.

[@number1merylstreepfanforli53]

I agree

[@paulstephaniewhite5284]

@@number1merylstreepfanforli53 ppp

[@lightfighter263]

What a lovely, thoughtful, and inspiring speech. "This is your time and it feels normal to you, but really there is no normal. There is only change, and resistance to it, and more change."

[@religayt]

it's up to all of us to take what we can from this... she gave the speech at one location but it is here for all of us to learn from... if this had taken place 10yrs ago not one of us would be able to see or hear the advice she offers but the fact that we live in the age.. yet that we are the first to live in an age where we are fortified the opportunity to witness this profound speach is a gift to all of us.. in short count your blessings, be grateful and have empathy..

[@zoetimperon]

Outstanding!! She has an uncanny ability to hold everyone's attention for close to 30 minutes & be inspiring & also memorable. Kudos to her.

[@MaxRyan777]

Brilliant! Meryl is one of the most real people of all the real people I have ever met. This exemplifies her and her amazing intellect and spirit. TY Meryl!

[@number1merylstreepfanforli53]

You have met her

[@MaxRyan777]

Number1 Meryl Streep fan for life yes. She’s an amazing woman. As real as it gets 👍🏻

[@summerdaystoday]

im 13 and want to be an actor she gives me such inspiration and happiness with all her speeches i really want to meet her one day she was the reason i started liking acting

[@choconut86]

I am in complete awe while listening to such a smooth and beautiful speech. Meryl Streep is my idol

[@justpossibly]

her honesty was so humbly, this is so much more valuable and rare, what an amazing women and speech. ending choked me up.

[@girly3122]

She's so humble, funny, creative, inspiring, enlightening. I loved Meryl Streep before I watched this, but now I love her even more. This was so amazing to watch and I have even more respect for her than I ever have before. I love Meryl Streep!

[@jslasher1]

Inspiring speech. Meryl can do no wrong in my humble opinion.

[@aniruddhavyavahare6429]

Well was directed here through Udemy to understand what's clarity. And I am so overwhelmed to find one of the best commencement speeches I have ever seen. Where she has perfectly portrayed the minute details of her life with true clarity. "Being a celebrity has taught me to hide. But being an actor has opened my soul."

[@Nanami_X_Higurama]

Udemy brought you here ?? How come ??

[@pete-do3fz]

Wow, what a tremendous speech !

[@gmfd76]

To everyone who has commented that Ms. Streep seems "high"--she IS! On *Life!* She's in front of a HUGE audience of people who love her! Wouldn't you be?? :)

[@CLou-zy3ut]

What do you mean with 'high'?

[@maddye69]

I wish I could have Meryl Streep on my graduation. She is just a legend, the best one alive!

[@krazykittymatt]

LOVE her even more for this!!! I honestly didn't even notice the time pass. She is an awesome actress and and an even more awesome person!!!

[@angelangelvr]

I will save this speech in my mental (and also online) archive. I know that this will come in handy many times in my life, as an aspiring artist. March 24, 2020. 2:21am. get some rest, Angel!

[@xrachiebabyo]

I WAS THERE. i must say she is an even classier in person if thats even possible! I LOVE MERYl!!!!!!!!

[@dompom6898]

what a speech ! Almost 8 years ago and still accurate ! She's so right.

[@tonitalas1757]

Her words are magical! Best actress of many generations!

[@Kaalii14]

Wow thank you for that. That was an awesome speech @steelvenom your right i could listen to her talk forever too it was wonderful!

[@Judill]

That was incredibly inspiring. Beautifully said and extremely honest. Loved every minute of it.

[@MsBferrer]

Love Meryl , she is my favorite actress

[@aarond53]

That was a pretty long speech now that I look at the length in minutes, but it didn't feel long at all as I was listening. I love Ms. Streep and love to listen to her. Thank you for that speech. I'm glad I could listen to it.

[@PureChocolateGal]

this was a really nice speech, had to watch it for a class here at college and i really loved it

[@amullerdvm]

The best actress of all time gives the best inspirational speech I have ever herd!!!

[@Hermeshermione]

Thank you for sharing this video. Very thought provoking. A beautiful woman.

[@steelvenom2003]

I could listen to her talk forever.

[@arunodoibhattacharyya3862]

Amazing speech ❤️

[@mindrunfree]

What an incredibly moving speech!

[@_N0_0ne]

Thank you kindly ✍️🙂

[@SeanMcCooeIII]

Marvelous Meryl speaks to proud Barnard grads Work hard, thank you notes, remember names, sidestep disasters, shining success. Very honored

[@thelawyer06]

Always a joy!

[@JoolkaJF]

27:23-27:23 is my favourite part. I'm so grateful that you shared this video so that it could be inspiration not only for these lucky people out there but also for me. :) I'm moved and touched by these wonderful words. and I was happy she quoted Jung! :)

[@rogerstoryteller]

What a great speech - heartfelt and insightful, and revealing along the way how an actor crafts her life experience. She's obviously thought very carefully about what she could possibly offer these graduates, apart from a brush with glamour, and taken a long look at what her experience has to offer them.

[@mbot565]

"As many women here I'm sure". Dying....Awesome!!!!

[@PaulMichaelPhoto]

I'd be honored to have had this speech at my graduation. Amazing!

[@Ikesa01]

very funny and inspirational.... Love Her...!!!!! Go Meryl Streep.!!! -certified streeper here..

[@PlaidBoyPDX]

This was so inspiring, and interesting to watch. I teared up more than once ;)

[@sugarisgood]

Incredible speech- moving, funny, intelligent and witty. She's amazing.

[@maelphi23]

I enjoyed listening to to her speach more so loved thr flare of her delivery. she was superb

[@PalomaRuizNolivos]

oh my days!!! just awesome woman!! and very powerfull talk!

[@lj9988]

An amazing speech.

[@thewomaninthemoon]

Wow,Meryl Streep is so intelligent and witty.This is a great speech,very inspirational and I really felt like she cared about what she was saying.I admire and respect her so much,not just as an actress but as a human being.So lovely and charming,thank you Meryl for being you.

[@drdeshi]

This is so inspiring...Thank you Meryl Streep!!!

[@wdlander]

bravo to you!! What a remarable transformation from 27 years ago.

[@smjcantura614]

Everything about Meryl Streep deserves an award ❤️❤️❤️

[@kimclaire712]

I just love her.

[@queenaracnia]

Meryl is amazing, that really isn't anything else that needs to be said!

[@saraglussi7691]

Exactly, super duper smart🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽

[@SpringSkies]

Meryl Streep is such an inspiration. She's so honest, down to earth, humble and sweet and I love her. :)

[@wewhodreamofbetter]

There are those who cannot see; there are those who WILL not see; there are those who see and understand. Meryl Streep always seems to me to be a human being who happens to be a movie star. I think she's the coolest.

[@the90schannel]

Bless her heart...Love you, Meryl

[@karlaSinger]

Meryl is amazing! Perfect speech!

[@HelloMyNameIsJFACE]

this was my sisters graduation!! I LOVE MERYL STREEP

[@kayusyussuf]

Excellent and subtle way to say you are successful😍

[@less01]

magnificent!

[@tanbless1]

That was really deep Meryl...Luv'd it and will take sum words frum it and str8 to da heart....

[@csalberich]

Pure poetry

[@jasperj7348]

I don't know what the fuck she was talking about but it was brilliant

[@catyfly3478]

+Jasper J hahahh:'DD

[@f1a2l3o4]

i loove her very muuch

[@sempreviva82]

Meryl forever!!!!

[@muunlight1861]

The most amazing, beautiful and talented woman

[@gpeddino]

This is very enlightening.

i can listen her for hours, or days!!! love

[@orawal]

Eloquence personified! Meryl indeed is divine!

[@gentleeyes]

This is so brilliant that I can't even control myself!!!

[@katjamendez]

meryl is just perfection.

[@AnnaElizabethI]

AMAZING!!!!!!!!! AMAZING!!!!!! AMAZING!!!!! Sorry, can't find more words right now!!!

[@hervepp1]

not only a great actress but a brilliant philosopher too... \

[@CateJackson]

so glad i got to watch this as a freshman college theatre major :-)

[@kabravardan]

She is a Goddess!!! What a Speech. Genius!

[@Healingjourneycrew]

Amazing speech. She talks such truth!

[@LovexxMuzik]

This was absolutely beautiful!! I couldn't help but tear up at the end! I hope the commencement speaker at my graduation is as awesome as Meryl is. But, it being Liberty University, it probably won't happen. LOL. ;(

[@Bridg2Peace]

Streep is wise and moving. Brava!

[@wendykan82]

i love her!

[@lialammas]

See it always goes back to parents. Thank you Meryl for your Linda + Miranda analogy.

[@PeaceProfit]

Life is the freedom to excel, pass or fail, the true measure of success rests within one's own personal view of that freedom...

[@Decimaster321]

She's such an excellent speaker. I read her words a little bit in advance on the subtitles and think of the most effective way to say whatever she's going to say, then she says it in a better way. Meryl Streep is great! :)

[@jackumonkey]

This was very nice.

[@sarahjameel296]

love her!

[@john9944]

I've received three different degrees. In the first one the governor of Kansas gave the address. In the second one a rising politician who had an appointed position in state government and the Secretary of Commerce spoke at the third. Where the hell was Meryl Streep when I needed her. I would go back to school and get another degree if I was assured she would be the speaker. She is beautiful, witty, clever and a national treasure. These women were lucky.

[@mzsummertime]

She's amazingly inspirering:)

[@h2soccergod]

wow columbia students were very privileged to have meryl speak for them. i'm in astonished and jealous

[@trishbirchard1270]

Brilliant !!!!

[@Mariannebvanderhaar]

She is great

[@Lisacuddy13]

What a humor... She is the best!

[@AlterEgoFan]

GOSH! I wish she spoke at my graduation. 2010!

[@hugsforthugz]

i lo

[@noneothathan]

meryl streep is soooo amazing!!! i wanted to go to barnard SO bad this coming fall but i dont have the money for it. :[

[@MissEllolisoss]

She´s awesomeee!!

[@Heyykarmen]

I love Meryl Streep, shes so funny and a great actor:D

[@patrickgallant2450]

Wow! I think her next career to hit great heights , should be as a writer.

[@TheFranzit]

great!!!!

[@JuMunchie]

I agree Paul-Photo. It would be an honor to have someone like her speak at my graduation. Funny stuff...

[@jslasher1]

Inspirational speech by Mrs Gummer.

[@campbellchatterjea831]

She’s amazing isn’t she

[@tnguyen318]

Meryl Streep is wonderful = ). I want to visit Columbia University this Summer. See how it's like.

[@rep2011]

how could 25 people possibly not like this.

[@marciaclark7072]

Being an actor requires one to be fairly intelligent for you must remember your lines while pretending you’re someone else! It’s it’s an amazing ability when you accomplish it well -and that’s how I feel about Meryl Streep

[@nagapparraveendranraveendr8676]

GREAT