Meryl Streep accepts the AFI Life Achievement Award in 2004

[@joieabarca3393]

even her children are tearing of laughter, she must be a cool mom

[@TirranyLGurley]

Not must she is

[@karant1378]

She practically deserves another AFI for her body of work after 2004 alone. She has given some of her career best performance after that year to present.

[@alwayssarcastic4074]

My thoughts exactly! she's a real thing

[@iTzJimBoi]

Classic Meryl Streep. She said very little but made the audience feel EVERYTHING she felt. She doesn't even have to speak!

[@jdhunter4989]

She has such grace and is so humble. My favorite line in Meryl's speech: "I wish I was her, I really do." She melts my heart and always lifts my spirit. The reigning queen of American cinema. I look forward to watching her accept Oscar #4 sometime in the future.

[@murielpuriel3339]

Jd Hunter i didn‘t really get what this should mean? Can you explain?

[@stillbreathing7204]

As much as l understood that all people who spoke about her they said the best things for her and she kind of made joke for herself that she wants to be like herself.

[@oscarfun100]

It's so cute what she says "I hope it's not the end." So this was in 2004, after that she made The Devil Wears Prada which made her a box-office success, and then Doubt, Mamma mia!, Julie and Julia, It's Complicated, hit after hit, an Oscar for The Iron Lady, and then Into the Woods, August: Osage County... She is unique in movie history. That's all.

[@simonh1349]

That's all made me lose a little tear :)

[@oscarfun100]

Awww. :)

[@PatriCoop]

Same here! She'll go on to win a fourth Oscar. It's unbelievable how talented and delightful she is:) I love her I love her I love her!

[@laxus9451]

it shows that she did not get complacent. someone like me would have just done paycheck movies or retire after getting a lifetime achievement award

[@dante1707]

Gábor Vág Indeed. But she really was a frontrunner at that. By then that could very well have Been it for Her. Her career really is one of a kind

[@italianmusic1469]

She literally made me cry! There can never be another great actress on this planet as you! God bless you

[@SuicidePurple]

If I could ever pick one person to look up to in my life, ever, it'd be you, Meryl. You're the epitome of a gorgeous, angelic, fantastic human being.

[@hamnafarrukh8848]

That look on her face when she say's thank you Don for your GORGEOUS.......DNA. Damn this woman is so amazing.

[@starvla246]

Hamna Khan it's so naughty. It gets me every time.

[@leannekyriakidis5249]

Hamna Khan she wanted to say “ your sexy ass”

[@ShadowWolf1982]

She is class, sophistication, grace, beauty, and just about every positive thing you can say about a woman and an actress. She is truly what every serious female actress in Hollywood should strive to emulate.

[@strandgirl1000]

und das ganz ohne beauty-OP´s mit einer krummen, großen Nase!

[@merylfan4]

Isaac Mizrahi for the dress....He's not dead!!!

[@lonmcq7317]

She is one great actress and a VERY CLASSY WOMAN...LOVE HER...

[@anitagetchell8317]

Amera willighagen o solo mio live with patrizio buanethWil Andersen aa-

[@ImranSahir1]

The goddess of acting.

[@lindachapman3105]

Fox News live

[@pdgf]

can't we just do this every year?!?! i heart meryl

[@kathycollins6245]

I love her my two favorites Sophie's Choice and The Bridges of Madison County. I made my daughters watch it with me . Who wants to watch a movie about some bridges ? Needless to say we were passing around the Kleenex before the movie was over . What a gift she is to all of us

[@jazzguitar3441]

The funniest part I think is that we do in fact, at every award ceremony where she wins an award ^^

[@tonitalas1757]

Classiest and most talented artist of our time...and what a singer! Love her.

[@dannysimion]

I like how AFI gives these awards to such great talents. So many wonderful female actresses of our times. Meryl is definitely one of them and what an illustrious career she's had. I would love to see her and Barbra Streisand in a film together. Class act she is. Love her entrance to the stage and on the podium. When you're passionate about what you do, you remember your craft is all for the people to behold. Dramatic flair, humor timings, and a humble character. She's so in awe that we can't help but root for her more.

[@deb8183]

I applauded in my home as I watched & listened. She brought my 96 year old mom many happy movie moments. I’m forever grateful.🙏

[@noemiev6948]

Never will get tired of this video, been loving her for a few years, everybody should look up to somebody like her. My role model.

[@jslasher1]

She's earned it. Bless you, Meryl.

[@SeansLipSyncingSock]

I nearly cried when she thanked her parents...and then she made me laugh. What a lovely, talented lady, what a beautiful, wonderful person.

[@vicfarol1037]

Oh Meryl...so naturally funny. Thanking her parents for everything she knows about drama...a short gap before the applause...made it funnier...I love you Meryl!!!

[@aidafuentes2664]

She honored her parents 👏thats says much of her .

[@ameerhamza8191]

My two favorite women Meryl Streep and Diane Keaton.....and Meryl kissed Diane's hand...it's so awesome to see...lots of love from India

[@PatriCoop]

I couldn't live this woman more. What a never ending inspiration♥️

[@reddragonready]

Certainly and thankfully wasn't the end...to just think of the movies she made since 2004...just WOW, what a truly awesome actress!

[@Davidlp70]

Even when she is not acting.... as in her speech here.... she commands the stage and is so perfect.

[@algrand52]

I wouldn't want to live in a world without Meryl Streep. I think I'd mourn her passing more than I'd do any of my relatives. And we're a very close-knit family.

[@mediamamachick]

What's so good about Meryl is that she is such a regular gal. She is so funny without trying to be funny which just makes her remarks that much funnier. We exalt such foolery and bullshit these days. I'm all for a annual Meryl Streep Rocks Day to balance the universe. Hell why not?!

[@angelinavang8060]

Y u talking bout urself

[@PatriCoop]

YEAH!

[@starvla246]

Meryl Streep Day is the 27th May 😍

[@Janybody17]

She is amazingly wonderful. I could listen to her speak all day long.

[@deanadig1]

Pure Class...Love You, Meryl

[@mattd501]

They should just honor her again at this point or just give her an honorary Oscar for every performance. Either would be suitable.

[@PatriCoop]

That can't happen before she wins a fourth Oscar;) She must at least tie Hepburn, who was sublime but didn't sing, dance and nail other real people. Meryl is the best actress to have ever lived❤️

[@mariechenanthony370]

@@PatriCoop Meryl honestly is !

[@khalidmajzoub1361]

"When a great actor occurs, it changes several generations because human behavior is redefined. For other actors, Meryl is not only a life-giving force for those lucky enough to act with her, since it immediately increases one’s talent a thousand percent simply to look at her in a scene. But she also defines what is possible for an actor as an artist… as a parent… as a citizen. Meryl creates, has created and continues to create a series of unique human beings, each with a soul. Sometimes as many as four people at a time. That is something for artists to aim at. Never ever has Meryl Streep come on a set for a day’s work without giving the strong feeling, like a kid in a play in school: “Oh boy, I get to do this again.” Oh boy Meryl, we get to watch you some more!"

[@emma8thompson]

They all LOVE her. It's pretty amazing how much they all love her. And there is no one who deserves it more. Amazing actress, amazing person... There is no one better than Meryl Streep.

[@1TommyP323]

her personality is overwhelming beautiful just like she is and her talent has no bounds! i find her absolutely incredible to watch!

[@Zanderthegrape]

2:29 love how she acknowledges Catherine O’Hara. I always thought they could be sisters.

[@Matildaiisala]

It’s 2018 and I’m here watching over 10 year old videos, just praying she’ll live for ever.

[@thewomaninthemoon]

Wow she is just amazing,I love her so much.She definitely deserved this.And I love what she's wearing,she is just STUNNING!

[@PatriCoop]

The opening music while she passed Jack, Diane, Clint... Just made it more epic. Bless you Meryl, greatest actress in history hands down. And adorable human, too!

[@B4inSF]

Just look at what she has done since this tribute! It's Complicated (2009) Fantastic Mr. Fox (2009) (voice) Julie & Julia (2009) Doubt (2008) Mamma Mia! (2008) Lions for Lambs (2007) Rendition (2007) Evening (2007) Dark Matter (2007) The Ant Bully (2006) (voice) The Devil Wears Prada (2006) The Music of Regret (2006) A Prairie Home Companion (2006) Prime (2005)

[@GTonton79]

2020 now and the list goes on....

[@gniiiiiiiaa]

She is the one that make us shed tears of happiness.

[@jpdlcj]

The best actress ever, and very humble as well... love her...

[@Matildaiisala]

I just love this woman more than anything, she’s the best person to look up to!

[@nicolineS3]

Already ten years ago. Can we still have those excellence?

[@irocz1380]

Now 20

[@MrDavfit]

We are all blessed to have this delight of a human being ... Meryl... on this planet

[@lanhlang2956]

Meryl is such a wonderful human being

[@nicotorio8627]

Her rhetoric is always so sincere and candid but never boring.

[@Leivison]

Impossible not to love HER! Meryl Streep is AMAZING! She seems to be not only a great and talented actress, but a wonderful human being. I wish I could meet her one day! =D

[@ankushjangral2507]

Always the best starting of every speech

[@LG-ju7vv]

00:35 The kiss given to Clint Eastwood made me melt. When you get this from Meryl Streep, you get the best thanks she can give you. An incredible, legendary and unique woman. I love her 😍

[@BinaRamos1990]

She is truly unbeatable and one of a kind! We all Love you Meryl!

[@juancarlosucedaperez3815]

Meryl Streep, the best actress of Hollywood's modern times and the best of her generation. You are awesome and amazing.

[@vangiz26]

Such a graceful human being I love her work just amazing 🤗🤗🤭💗

[@BarbaraMParis]

best actress ever, i love her

[@PhoeboBuffay]

Drunk Meryl. Lol. Amazing actress.

[@PhoeboBuffay]

Oh, well... She "looks" drunk then. Lol (She is so cute though).

[@starvla246]

Drunk Meryl is my favourite!! She's not really drunk here but the pictures from the after party are a lot

[@muchomenos]

She is the best actress in the whole world, and i think she'll be the best actress of all time!!! Thank you so much for uploading this videos for ones who haven't watched them!!! Thank you, thank you, thank you! From Argentina, with all my heart, thank you!

[@MelCarpita]

Meryl Forever in MY HEART!!

[@oceansideartist]

I just LOVE her! She is THE BEST! xx

[@joshmills5219]

This was Pre-Prada, Doubt, Osage County, Iron Lady, Florence Foster... She just keeps dazzling us decade after decade!

[@odapodaxD]

I love Meryl's speach! it's wonderful! and I'm sure her mom and dad is watching over her and are so proud of her daughter! she's just so amazing, such a lovley woman with so much talent! and look at Grace, she got tears of what her mom told about her grandma and grandpa, aw that is cute! Meryl's family is wonderful! their such a lovley family who loves each other so much, you can really see that! GOD BLESS MERYL!!

[@xtinaandravenfan]

What a beautiful, wonderful and genuine woman! I love her! Shes just such an amazing person and such an amazing actress! I love her movies! My favourite actress! :)

[@milaanic5380]

You can see how much love, respect and admiration her collegues have for her, they cant hide it. A beauty of a woman. Inside and out... only two artist so far in my life managed to touch me so deeply: Meryl Streep and Amy Winehouse. Two very different yet so emotinaly raw women.

[@p8alan]

well it is so well deserved and the fact that shes oneof the few women who have gotten this says it all and she should be so proud no matter what Meryl's the best

[@josephadiaz8343]

So beautiful 😊 I ❤️ love this awesome lady

[@Davidlp70]

Her random, unrehersed speeches show just how genuine she is. And how much of a talented actress she is. If she can't put together the words in everyday life (as in a speech), and then you watch her on screen....a perfectly tuned instrument. She's a true American treasure.

[@presentacionjacob179]

I watched how her colleagues in the industry looked at her with such love and admiration, and seemed to be waiting what she would say next. It's a testament to how much she is revered and held in great esteem by them. Meryl is unbelievable: iconic yet so real, so human, so humble, so funny! It's my dream to meet and interview her in person and write a feature article on it. How do I get to watch all her movies? We need more people like her to colour our world. God bless you, Meryl! I love you!

[@nihalyilmaz7636]

I love her so very much...

[@michaelcain9324]

Not just a great actress, but one of the best speech givers EVER!

[@Jensie1985]

She's just amazing

[@juarhala5]

She looks like a queen in that beautiful dress..She is gorgeous!

[@CharlieGV]

It's impossible to know whether she's acting or not.. THAT'S HOW GOOD SHE IS!!!

[@annemariesimard1994]

Meryl you re simply thé verybest ! you re m'y idol ☺💛💛

[@geomhhm]

SHE'S FABULOUS!!!

[@tamanna84]

I am yet to see an actress/person so true... Love you Meryl, you are special

[@charlychips]

SHE IS JUST FANTASTIC

[@stachukandrea]

oh god! she's amazing. she makes me cry when she names her parents. love u meryl!!

[@Catharina937]

she made me cry and laugh ^^ unbelieveable....she's the best!

[@tgugdevil]

what a beauty..... what grace...... what an actress.... Take a bow Madam

[@rebeccal5411]

I think the world is blessed she chose to share her talents with us, I wish I knew her personally as believe she’s probably as a good of a person as she is actress.

[@carabinieri210]

WE LOVE YOU MYREL STREEP!!!! GREETINGS FROM LEBANON!

[@flav2689]

I just love her. She is absolutely stunning. So talented abd such a lovely humble human being as well. Love love love.

[@andyelmo2995]

I luv Meryl!!! She TOTALLY deserved.

[@blancaceline1]

Meryl is the best..!!!AFI is just a little award for her..she deserves more...!!LOVE YOU MERYL I'M IN LOVE WITH YOU...!!

[@kelysrichardson9800]

over an entire minute of 👏

[@reneman6894]

The bit about her parents fighting for years and admitting where she got her dramas... that was witty and honest.

[@connymark5433]

a wonderful actress and a loving human being

[@abcxyz8787]

What a classy, super intelligent, funny, warm, deep, talented, beautiful, radiant woman! She is so unique and special. I don't think that I'll ever see anyone like her in my lifetime.

[@serenityinside1]

She just is the definition of class. The epitome of such.

[@KidsWithGuns1992]

And imagine having a whole room filled with your friends, family, work associates, and all these actors whom of which some are the greatest in the business giving you a standing ovation like at 5:14, that would be simply amazing. To live that moment, Meryl Streep deserves it.

[@daytripperr1965]

Love the speech

[@edgefire125]

God, what a woman. What a treasure. How lucky we are.

[@nutonsports]

she's done some of her best work since then!! absolutely adore meryl :)

[@SophieBushman]

Her speeches are always awesome... but random... Awesome vid... thanks 4 posting

[@kaleoy7584]

In my opinion, what's just as great as her acting chops, is her speeches.

[@diegogbr1]

She just looks so good. Her dress is amazing. Is a godess

[@Bookwormgal1]

Meryl, you are a gem. Thank you for entertaining me for yrs!

[@teodoraromano562]

I don't know why I'm crying

[@mmjhcb]

teodora romano I don't know either.

[@annajeehee]

We love you ms Streep

[@ginasofia4143]

I think i have seen out of africa 300 times all meryls movies are fantastic in there own way she makes the movie a winer and makes me dream or love or cry or sing or dance but over all fill greay T Mo

[@KidsWithGuns1992]

She gives a great speech, moreso in her expression rather than in her words. You can just see her appreciation in her attitude.

[@AngiwMu]

She is wonderful!

[@roseschocolate1991]

and nearly 8 years on from this award, she is still an amazing actress and still getting recognized in her movies, with more awards and nominations. great job. Best Actress Ever Meryl!! she could be really arrogant about the fact she gets nominations/awards for nearly every role (it seems) she plays. but she still seems humble and so grateful for being able to act as a job. that is the best thing about her.

[@ilyncaitom5969]

I Love Her reaction !!! And she deserves the award !!! ♥

[@mjremy2605]

I think actors feel understood mostly by their own kind. They are very special people, like chameleons, very sensitive and extroverted. It was lovely to see the human side of Meryl. What an actress!