Meryl Streep through the years

POSTED: 2:22 PM Jan 12 2012 UPDATED: 2:00 AM Aug 08 2012

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With Meryl Streep back in theaters with the comedy-drama "Hope Springs," check out her career over the years.

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Join us for a look back at the career of the most-nominated actress in Oscar history, Meryl Streep.

Meryl Streep

Streep through years - Deer Hunter

Streep through years - Manhattan

Streep through years - Kramer

Streep through years - Sophie's Choice

Streep through years - French Lieutenant's Woman

Streep through years - Silkwood

Streep through years - Out of Africa

Streep through years - Ironweed

Streep through years - A Cry in the Dark

Streep through years - Postcards from the Edge

Streep through years - Death Becomes Her

Streep through years - 1994 Mann's Theatre

Streep through years - Bridges Madison County

Streep through years - Walk of Fame 1998

Streep through years - 1998 Zellweger

Streep through years - One True Thing

Streep through years - Music of the Heart

Streep through years - The Hours

Streep through years - Adaptation

Streep through years - 2003 GG with Kidman

Streep through years - 2004 Emmys

Streep through years - Unfortunate Events

Streep through years - Prairie Home Companion

Streep through years - 2006 Berlin

Streep through years - Devil Wears Prada

Streep through years - 2007 Golden Globes

Streep through years - Mamma Mia

Streep through years - 2008 Pierce Brosnan

Meryl Streep, husband Don

Streep through years - Doubt

Streep through years - 2008 Amy Adams

Streep through years - 2009 SAG awards

Streep through years - It's Complicated

Streep through years - Julie and Julia

Streep through years - Fantastic Mr Fox premiere

Streep through years - Bullock kiss

Meryl Streep at 2010 Oscars

Streep through years - Kennedy Center

Streep through years - Iron Lady

Streep through years - Iron Lady premiere

Streep through years - 2012 Oscars

Streep through years - Women in Film 2012

Streep through years - Hope Springs

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