Not only is Meryl Streep the most decorated American actor or actress, with a record-setting 20 Oscar nominations. She’s also queen of the award show reaction shot. Whether responding to her category’s announcement or cheering on a telecast’s proceedings, Streep is the most GIF-worthy celebrity at any of Hollywood’s prestige gatherings. Here are 12 of the best, ranked.
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2009: The Loren
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1980: The Hair Swoop
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2014: The "I Get It, I'm Good"
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2007: The Anonymous Wave
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1983: The Chin Stroke
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2014: The "Oh, I Didn't See You There, Camera"
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1988: The "Bravo!"
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2003: The "Who, Me?"
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1982: The Hair Swoop, Part 2
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2012: The "Who, Me?," Part 2
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1999: The Gwyneth
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2014: The Ultimate Meryl
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