Full Name: Mary Louise "Meryl" Streep; Profession: American actress of theatre, television and film, renowned for her extraordinary versatility, emotional depth, and meticulous accent work; Nationality: American; Born: 1949-06-22; Birthplace: Summit, New Jersey, United States; Generation: Baby Boomer (born in the post–World War II baby boom between 1946 and 1964); Chinese Zodiac: Earth Ox (1949 Ox year in the Chinese zodiac); Zodiac Sign: Cancer (Sun in Cancer for births on June 22); Age in 2026: 77 (turning 77 on June 22, 2026, based on a 1949 birth year). Marital Status: Married sculptor Don Gummer in 1978, and while they have been separated and living apart since around 2017–2018, no divorce has been reported publicly as of 2026; Children: four (son Henry Wolfe Gummer and daughters Mamie Gummer, Grace Gummer and Louisa Jacobson, all active in creative fields); Description: Streep built her craft through studies at Vassar College and the Yale School of Drama before beginning a highly respected New York stage career, then moving into film and television where over nearly five decades she became a cultural icon whose name is synonymous with transformative character work and artistic integrity; she has been nominated for the Academy Award a record number of times and has won three Oscars, along with multiple BAFTAs, Golden Globes, Emmys and many other honors, making her one of the most decorated actors in history; critics, institutions and popular media alike routinely describe her as “the best” or “the greatest” actress of her generation, a reputation grounded in the range of roles she has played and the emotional truth she brings to characters from dramas like “Sophie’s Choice” and “Kramer vs. Kramer” to popular hits such as “The Devil Wears Prada,” “Out of Africa” and “Mamma Mia!,” among many others; and beyond her screen work she has also used her fame to advocate for women’s rights and human rights globally, including speaking at the United Nations on behalf of Afghan women and supporting organizations that promote gender equality and creativity; Cause of Death: Not applicable — Meryl Streep is alive as of 2026, continuing to work and to be celebrated worldwide.