Imagine being so talented that you receive 20 Oscar nominations in your lifetime. For most actors, even one nomination would be the dream of a lifetime. But for Meryl Streep, it's just part of her extraordinary career. The legendary 68-year-old actress received her first Oscar nomination back in 1979. Since then, she's been honored by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences an astonishing 20 times. That's right—twenty! It's no wonder she couldn't remember all the films when put to the test!
Jimmy Kimmel Challenges Meryl Streep: Can She Name All Her Oscar-Nominated Films?
When Meryl Streep joined Jimmy Kimmel on his late-night show, the host decided to play a fun game with her. As the host of the 90th Academy Awards on Sunday, March 4, Jimmy wanted to see if Meryl could recall all the movies that earned her Oscar nominations. Jimmy made the challenge even more exciting by offering her a "bonus Oscar" if she succeeded. Meryl, ever humble, laughed and replied, "I can't even remember last Thursday, but the olden days, I remember them!"
How Did Meryl Do in the Challenge?
When the game began, it quickly became clear that remembering all 20 Oscar-nominated films wasn't as easy as it sounded. Even Meryl Streep, the queen of cinema, struggled under the time pressure. Despite her best efforts, she managed to name only five of her films within the 60-second challenge. The most hilarious moment came when she couldn't recall her very first nomination. Jimmy teased her by saying, "They say you always forget your first one, right?" Meryl simply laughed and admitted, "No, I don't remember!"
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Here's a Look at Meryl's Incredible Oscar Journey
Meryl's first Oscar nod came in 1979 for her role as Best Supporting Actress in The Deer Hunter. This groundbreaking performance set the stage for her illustrious career. Over the years, she earned nominations for The French Lieutenant’s Woman (Best Actress, 1982), Silkwood (Best Actress, 1984), Out of Africa (Best Actress, 1986), and Ironweed (Best Actress, 1988). Her talent didn't stop there. She continued to impress audiences with her performances in Evil Angels (Best Actress, 1989), Postcards from the Edge (Best Actress, 1991), and The Bridges of Madison County (Best Actress, 1996).
Her incredible streak continued with One True Thing (Best Actress, 1999), Music of the Heart (Best Actress, 2000), Adaptation (Best Supporting Actress, 2003), The Devil Wears Prada (Best Actress, 2007), Doubt (Best Actress, 2009), Julie & Julia (Best Actress, 2010), August: Osage County (Best Actress, 2014), Into the Woods (Best Supporting Actress, 2015), and Florence Foster Jenkins (Best Actress, 2017). These nominations are just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to Meryl's remarkable career. She's won three Oscars for her performances in Kramer vs. Kramer (Best Supporting Actress, 1980), Sophie’s Choice (Best Actress, 1983), and The Iron Lady (Best Actress, 2012).
