Meryl Streep, a celebrated and versatile actress, is renowned for her exceptional talent and captivating portrayals on screen. Throughout her extensive career spanning decades, she has garnered numerous awards, including three Academy Awards. Streep’s unwavering commitment to her craft and ability to embody diverse characters have solidified her as an iconic figure in the film industry.
During her appearance on Jimmy Kimmel Live!, Meryl Streep playfully threw some shade at Benedict Cumberbatch while discussing the filming experience of the family drama August: Osage County in Bartlesville, OK.
Meryl Streep Wanted The Cast To Live In A Condo
Meryl Streep shared with Jimmy Kimmel her interesting proposal of the cast living together in a condo village behind the Toyota dealership. While some members of the cast embraced the idea, others might have had mixed feelings about it.
“Well, it was my idea that we all live together in a condo village behind the Toyota dealership,” Streep explained to Jimmy Kimmel. “This went over really well with some of the members of the cast.”
The actress disclosed that Margo Martindale, Abigail Breslin, Julia Roberts, Chris Cooper, Ewan McGregor, and Dermot Mulroney all participated in this unique living arrangement. However, there was a conspicuous absence among the star-studded group: Benedict Cumberbatch.
“Actually Benedict Cumberbatch was in a special hotel designed by Frank Lloyd Wright, which is in the center of Bartlesville,” Streep said. “You can’t cumberbatch down to where we are, no,”
Meryl Streep earned an Oscar nomination for her remarkable performance in August: Osage County, where she took on the role of Violet Weston, a multifaceted and troubled matriarch in a dysfunctional family.
Meryl Streep Gave Up On Method Acting
Over the course of her illustrious career, Meryl Streep quickly rose to fame and continues to captivate audiences with her resilience and impeccable sense of humor. Collaborating with top-tier creative visionaries in the entertainment industry, she has solidified her status as an iconic figure in the world of cinema.
During a candid interview, the iconic actress openly shared her experience of method acting in the 2006 comedy-drama film The Devil Wears Prada, which left her feeling miserable on the set.
“It was horrible, and I was in my trailer. I could hear them all rocking and laughing. I was so depressed! I said, well, it’s the price you pay for being boss! That’s the last time I ever attempted a Method thing.”
Directed by David Frankel, The Devil Wears Prada garnered extensive critical praise and achieved commercial success, amassing $326 million at the global box office. With Meryl Streep leading the ensemble, the film boasted an A-list cast featuring Anne Hathaway, Emily Blunt, Stanley Tucci, Simon Baker, Gisele Bündchen, and other talented actors.
August: Osage County is available for streaming on Pluto and Tubi.
Source: E Online
