A 1975 Shot of Meryl Streep Before She Became Famous
In 1975, photographer Duane Michals captured a moment of pure joy in a then-unknown young actress named Meryl Streep. The photo, taken in New York’s theatre district, shows a beaming Streep before she became one of the most celebrated actresses of her generation. Streep was a recent Yale School of Drama graduate with no film credits to her name at the time.
But Michals had been told that she was incredibly talented and destined for big things. He was right; Streep went on to receive record-breaking 21 Academy Award nominations, winning three, and become known for her versatility and accent adaptability.