Meryl Streep: “I was never cute” (2012 interview)

Meryl Streep won a Golden Globe for her performance as Margaret Thatcher in "The Iron Lady." She talks about preparing for that role and how her perceptions of herself have changed over the years.
Originally broadcast Feb. 6, 2012.
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[@robcardinal8430]

Intelligent, savvy, confident....such a great interview.

[@Robindigsit]

You are not cute... you are beautiful!

[@JJDuffy]

That was SUCH a fun interview. They both seemed like they genuinely enjoyed each other.

[@user-vw3bk5sj6h]

Now i understand why her acting is so brilliant. She thinks everything through- even her face as Margaret Thatcher. To tell the truth, at times I wondered if they switched between Thatcher and Streep, and toward the end I realized she had acted the entire person with everything that Thatcher was: brilliant. I live in Germany. Julie and Julia is on our ZDF Mediothek in Germany. I am so happy to be able to see and listen to her voice in the film. This is legend in every way.

[@gypzs9]

What an interesting, funny, thoughtful, observant, special person is Ms. Streep. Just the sort of person it would be a joy to be friends with.

[@DazzlingLeonie]

Her Voice is so realixing and pretty I could die for it....Bless you dear Meryl ❤

[@jayniekinser7029]

Meryl Streep is amazing. The vocal coach did help Thatcher. I learned to speak in a lower tone to be more respected.

[@lindas.martin2806]

This is so great in so many ways, two smart, experienced and savvy gals having a thoughtful conversation chock full of great info we can relate to. Thank you! I still remember when I had a boyfriend I used to share my opinions with. And if my opinion was different he would say “you are resisting me”. That relationship was bound to fail. Thank goodness.m

[@dorrissabal8626]

So interesting

[@janejohnstone5795]

Not cute...but pretty...and classic looking...tall and elegant....

[@TinLeadHammer]

I would have liked "The Devil Wears Prada" and Streep's role in it more, if it was not just an advertisement for an Italian fashion house that struggled through the late 2000s and needed all help it could get.

[@johnellis414]

Im a male AND i have felt to the core everything you have done....I revel in your artistry. I think the truth extends way beyond sexuality.

[@nancybraselman6745]

Was the bleeped word "fuckable?"

[@gabpaws]

Yes lol

[@ScribblebytesWorldwide]

36:30

[@user-mc5ch1rs4d]

No argument there!

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[@ScribblebytesWorldwide]

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