Meryl Streep

Meryl Streep faced a crushing setback when she was deemed “not pretty enough” for the role of Ann Darrow in the 1975 “King Kong” remake with director John Guillermin. Despite the initial blow, she refused to surrender her dreams.

She embarked on a remarkable journey, gracing the silver screen with a series of critically acclaimed performances in movies like “Kramer vs. Kramer,” “Sophie’s Choice,” and “The Devil Wears Prada.” Accumulating three Oscars and eight Golden Globes, she now stands as one of the most revered actresses in history. Meryl is a beacon of inspiration for women everywhere, exemplifying that true beauty transcends mere appearances.