Almodóvar congratulates Meryl Streep: “She does everything naturally and truthfully, she is a very worthy recipient of the award”

first words of Pedro Almodovar after the announcement of the Princess of Asturias Award for the Arts to the great movie star Meryl Streep. “Few actresses in the history of American cinema possess the versatility of Meryl Streep, an actress with vast registers who dominates all genres, comedy, drama, musical, etc. He does everything well and he does everything naturally and truthfully”. The director from La Mancha commented to the Princess of Asturias Foundation. “Meryl Streep is a very worthy recipient of this year’s Arts Award”, he concluded.

The director, 2006 Prince of Asturias Award for the Arts, proposed Streep’s candidacy for this great recognition. With three Oscars, eight Golden Globes, two BAFTAs, three Emmys and a career spanning more than 40 years, she is considered one of the best contemporary performers.

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The jury has valued his long film career, where he has given life “to rich and complex, thought-provoking female characters and to the formation of the critical spirit of the spectator”. He has highlighted “honesty and responsibility in the choice of their jobs, at the service of inspiring and exemplary narratives”, which “transfer the screen”; and has distinguished “his impeccable interpretive technique, armed only with her gestures, voice and gaze“.

Streep highlights how “tireless activist in favor of equality, with his talent and rigor“, which has enabled “different generations to enjoy unforgettable performances, gaining the respect that this great art deserves.”

His immense filmography includes titles such as Kramer contra Kramer (1979), The French Lieutenant’s Wife, Sophie’s Choice, Out of Africa; from S. Pollack (1985), and a scream in the dark (1988). She gave life to one of his most emblematic characters in The bridges of Madisonin 1995. More recently, he has starred in the musical Oh mama! y The woman of ironin the role of Margaret Thatcher, which earned her a Golden Globe, a BAFTA and her third Oscar.