LOADINGERROR LOADING
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.
12
2009: The Loren
YouTube
That was the year the Oscars brought out actors to deliver monologues about each nominee. She's mouthing, "Thank you, Sophia." (As in Loren.)
11
1980: The Hair Swoop
YouTube
Meryl is very good at playing coy.
10
2014: The "I Get It, I'm Good"
YouTube
Streep and co-star Julia Roberts were laughing at Tina Fey and Amy Poehler's Golden Globe monologue, in which Fey joked, "Meryl Streep, so brilliant in 'August: Osage County,' proving that there are still great parts in Hollywood for Meryl Streeps over 60."
Advertisement
9
2007: The Anonymous Wave
YouTube
Who got the lucky salute during this Best Actress reel?
8
1983: The Chin Stroke
YouTube
She could feel a win coming on. (It was for "Sophie's Choice.")
7
2014: The "Oh, I Didn't See You There, Camera"
YouTube
She saw it.
Advertisement
6
1988: The "Bravo!"
YouTube
She was blowing a kiss to Best Actress winner Cher, who said, "And I also would like to thank Mary Louise Streep, who I feel so unbelievable that I did my first movie with her and now I was nominated with her, and I feel really thankful."
5
2003: The "Who, Me?"
YouTube
This was Streep's fourth Golden Globe win.
4
1982: The Hair Swoop, Part 2
YouTube
This was more of a flummoxed ruffle. Gotta get creative by your third nomination.
Advertisement
3
2012: The "Who, Me?," Part 2
YouTube
This was Streep's eighth Golden Globe win.
2
1999: The Gwyneth
YouTube
In the requisite thanking-of-the-fellow-nominees, teary Best Actress winner Gwyneth Paltrow said, "And the greatest one who ever was, Meryl Streep -- I don't feel very deserving of this in your presence." Meryl was shook.
1
2014: The Ultimate Meryl
YouTube
She cheered on Patricia Arquette's equal-pay speech while seated next to J.Lo. She also knew she owns the Oscars.
Advertisement
Before You Go
