Tragedy isn't among the first things that may typically come to mind when one thinks of Meryl Streep. Glittering awards, iconic films, unforgettable performances, cinema history, and her untouchable place within it are. But behind the critical acclaim and trademark poise that define Streep's legacy lies a story shaped as much by grief and heartbreak as by talent. This duality started early. Streep was held to lofty standards of work that doubtless carried many inherent pressures. These tragic undercurrents flowed over into her adult life as an actor, and she was forced to reckon with profound personal losses and changes that could have ended lesser careers.

Held together by a strong front, an iron will, and once-in-a-generation talent, Streep went from milestone to milestone and establish

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