She is an exceptional actress not on the level of fees, but talent. And 13 nominations for "Oscar" is only an indirect proof. Able to transform into any character she chooses her roles exactly as she creates his / her own life. Meeting s-year-old Megastar, a mother of four children, a female author of happy destiny.
With Meryl Streep, I was fortunate to meet three times: once in Moscow, where a few years ago she came to receive the prize of Stanislavsky, and twice in Venice during the film festival, where the actress was their films. In Moscow Strip from the July heat almost fainted in the cinema House was not air conditioned, but the star did not complain. But in Venice it was besieged by the festival interviewers that she could get a formal answer about their new roles. But no: unlike most of the stars that happened to meet, Meryl Streep extends around some home warmth. Atypical case: more than a quarter century, it is only one marriage - with sculptor Donald Gummer and his mother worries seems to be busy a lot more than celebrity status. She has played many brilliant roles, each of which is written dozens of articles, and, it seems, never played itself. American actress No.1 able to play in a favourite film for a disproportionately low fee. Can be brought to a white heat the make-up artist and costume designer, building external image of its heroine, and to their own appearance is without special attention. Likes to appear in public in a sentimental Bluesocket with a rose or wear comical mini glasses with blue shading... in General, the dependence on fashion and high grades Meryl thinks big stupid. Remember the name of the one who currently interviewing. When calling a mobile in the course of the conversation breathes out: "I Hope it doesn't crash! "and pours the contents of the bags on the floor in search of... the Interlocutor open hand cream, purse, bandage bandage foot, pen, hair brush. She grabs the phone, listens, quickly said caller: "yeah... so far, and with relief reports - no, not a disaster..."
The actress, which is called "the great", "legend" and "the heritage of English-speaking culture, considers himself a woman. For example, she strokes his stuff is the only way, she said, "you cannot go to the bad, to blossom". It is characterized by a healthy irony possible, hence the specs without saying anything, and roses, and acute (and sometimes strong) word. Winner of two Oscars (out of a record number of nominations for this award) every time on my first day experiencing the attack actor neurasthenia, and the house feels "the driver, a money earner and an ordinary mother" whose opinion is not always consider it necessary to listen to the younger children.
You still continue to stroke yourself things?
The blouse, which is now on me, I have ironed itself. And you have to believe it! I like to stroke myself. Excellent therapy really helps to stay with reality. And besides, I'm very picky. I don't think someone can look it better than me. There is, perhaps, my daughter grace. Mother could.
- Probably, there are purely practical side: you look fine.
For my 62, you want to say?
"No, I just want to tell the truth: you look wonderful.
"Thank you, of course. But you sit quite far from me... I always remember the words of Catherine Deneuve: "At a certain age a woman has to choose - either face or figure. I chose the face. And the rest... the rest I sit. Resting my laurels... I mean.
- Sorry, but it seems to me that you actually never really flaunted their appearance. At least in the movies.
- I just never saw the appearance as a trump card and this card is not played. It was largely dismissive position not to depend on your appearance. In General, for the actress worrying about how she looks, is a terrible trap. Looks to me six, but not the trump card here, as in maps, possible bluff: something to play, so it was hard to see the beauty you or ugly. You can observe that your bluff has done with the audience. And not to worry about their "shelf life"! But you're right, I don't appreciate...
- Do you have any regrets?
Not really lost, and it's about this feeling: I did not appreciate what had happened. For example, in 30 years thought that I'm fat. And now look "Kramer vs. Kramer" and see: there was nothing to worry, I didn't get fat. But even if there was, that is no reason to worry.
- When you look at that woman, which was a quarter of a century ago, what do you feel: it's the other person?
- Yes I'm still the same! What can we change? The motivation for the actions, opinions, reactions? What?
Maybe the ability to compromise? With age they become more.
"You know... My parents were American by religion and Jews by blood. Our family, on the one hand, characteristic of the Protestant ethic - the cult of work, belief in justice. And on the other, the ability to raise the stakes when it is needed, without attachment to that material, that at the moment we have... in Addition, I am a child of the 60-X. My youth is a youth revolution, a desperate willingness to change the world for the better. And I don't think that something in me has changed. I was the same as before.
- No physical changes do not affect your perception of the world?
- Remember, at the age of eight I was literally in love with his grandmother. I took her eyebrow pencil, stood up in front of a mirror and painted her face wrinkles: wanted to feel what it's like to be a grandmother. Mom was taking pictures of me, I have these pictures, and I laugh every time when they are considering! Because I just such as these! We are in old age to those who were to become in eight years. And in eight of those who will become old... No, essentially we don't change. Yes, and my maternal experience says the same thing: I have four children, the oldest is 27, the youngest 14. I was assured that the person already apparent in the infant and in depth does not change. Changing the way of making decisions, but decisions that are taken only that it is human nature. The years do not change the personality - they grind. For example, we become less arrogant. I'm 25 years was the largest specialist in how and what to play. Now I'm much less sure.
And the sense of justice you have not suffered. Your girlfriend Sher told how you are walking in new York, saw a hefty type takes the bag from the woman. You screamed, rushed at him, he ran away, and you are chasing him was...
- Do not let go of the bandit! I was a hippie, but still believed that evil must be punished here and now. We all grew up in the 60-70, no stranger to activism, social activism. And feminism, of course. We all were configured... antiglare. Didn't want to depend on men. Wanted to dispose of his life. That's why several years ago I volunteered to conduct a press conference with Afghan refugee women, when they talked about life under the Taliban. When I heard from them about the situation of women in contemporary Afghanistan, I just began to boil as the mother of three girls and as the daughter of a woman who has always been independent in their opinions. And now, when I play a confident, tailored to women's lives - as in "the Manchurian candidate" or "the Devil wears Prada", I think about them in society. In modern Hollywood such an ambitious and motivated individuals simply no! The life of such "obtrusive" - people uncomfortable the idea that a woman can be a leader. Is it any wonder that made it to the top, they are deformed psychologically, sometimes things become monsters? The feeling of doubt they already unknown. By the way, not that I.
- And it's inherent?
Is not the word! Starting a new job, I exhausted myself, tormented and eventually cease to understand why I got involved in all this. You should have heard me: "Help! I don't know what to do! Why am I here?! Why do they want this role to me?! I don't know, don't know how to play! " Strange, isn't it? Husband says: "you Have it all the time, you always behave like this before shooting". And I said: "No! Never had! Only with this role! " But don believes that this is my way in; however, to destroy himself, to feel blank page... "just to start, once he told me. - Start again". Now that's my motto. This is the most valuable advice that someone gave me in life. The main thing is to take the first step, the rest will follow.
- Have you ever wanted to throw those afflicted, and shall deal only with family?
"No, although I very family person. And built a large family, because I can't imagine life alone. But not starred me, only when they were waiting for their children. The real feat is to raise them and to work every day - the majority of women live exactly. And I shooting takes on average four months, but the next three or four to a new picture - I dedicate the family. Frankly, I'm happy that I don't have a permanent job. And that I can everywhere to carry children. They visited some of the most exotic places. Although by and large the children were held hostage by my acting lifestyle. Henry went to kindergarten in new York and Texas, he went to the first class in Africa, and finished it in England, the second class was conducted in Connecticut, the third in Australia, fourth in Los Angeles. That is where I was shooting. Until one day he told us to Don very hard: "I am no longer going to be brand new! " And we pulled up with our movements. And five years ago finally settled in new York: our daughter, Mami, now 23, has decided to become a theatre actress. And the theatre is inevitably new York.
Mami all took place?
- Yes, her role in the play "Mr. Marmalade" critics have called the event! Many suggestions... But for me the most important thing that she has health insurance... the Children are right, stand your ground and do what inclined. My eldest, Henry, rock musician and actor. What tend the other two, it is still not clear. But, fortunately, it seems to be not a movie and not a theater.
- Health insurance... You are so afraid for the children?
You know, there is a Jewish proverb: "the true Trouble come from the bed of the imaginary". And I'm superstitious enough to believe her. So not afraid of anything. But... as long as you have no children, you have no idea how you can visit your fears!
'Are you married 30 years. What is the secret of the strength of your marriage?
- Good will, flexibility and... the ability to shut up sometimes. It should be borne in mind that in the construction of a family there can be no architectural project - only the eternal negotiation process and the desire to permeate every pore of his life with love, affection.
Did you happen to take place in the profession and in family life. You dream about something else?
- I'm happy that I realized not only as an actress but as a woman. I'm sorry for those of my colleagues who communicates only with their lawyers, assistants and artistic surroundings and do not know anything else in life. Of course, it would be nice if I could write or illustrate children's books, or, for example, to drop everything and leave for the fall fishing. But no, none of this it's not for me. I'm just an actress. The man who embodies the ideas of others. And nothing else to do I can't.
Briefly and clearly
- What are the possibilities of the actor's craft you especially appreciate?
- A chance to be funny.
As you are free from emotions? The heroine of "Choice Sophie" in the concentration camp had to choose which of her two children to stay alive...
- Come home and cook dinner.
- What do you think is the highest point of his fame?
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When it's time to go to the dentist is only in another country, during the festival. Yes, and that to that which is open until late.
- What is fashion for you?
Something that creates conflict women with itself.
- Your favorite role was the last time?
- Studio recording of the fairy tales "the Night before Christmas" and "Velvet rabbit" children's audiobooks.
Personal business
1949 In the family of the Manager of the pharmaceutical company and the artist's daughter, Mary Louise Streep, the first of their three children.
1962-1965 Attends art School and is preparing to become an Opera singer.
1968 Travels around America with a group of hippies and decides to become an actress.
1972 Finishes School of dramatic art at Yale University.
1976 Debut on Broadway in the play "27 wagons of cotton" on the play by Tennessee Williams.
1977 Debut in the film "the Secret service".
1978 married to sculptor don Gummer.
1979 Oscar for her role in Robert Benton's "Kramer vs. Kramer". The birth of a son Henry, followed by three daughters: Mary (Mame, 1983), grace (1986) and Louise (1991).
1982 Oscar for her role in the film of Alan Pakula Selection "Sophie".
2003 the Title of commander of the Order of arts and letters of France (Commandeur Dans Ordre des Arts et des Lettres for his contribution to the development of world art.
2004 Prize to them. Stanislavsky for achieving the life of the Moscow international film festival.
2006 "Companions" Robert Altman; "the Devil wears Prada" by David Frankel. The main role in the performance of the Public Theater's "Mother Courage and her children", which is played in Central Park new York city under the open sky; admission is free.
Source:
Psychologies
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