She prefers to challenge herself by taking on a variety of characters, both humorous and tragic.
But one of Streep’s most well-known roles made her rethink the way she approaches her acting.
Miranda’s demands on her staff are equaled only by her knowledge of fashion.
To get into the proper mindset for playing the imperious Miranda, Streep relied on “method acting.”
In this technique, actors immerse themselves in the role so deeply that they imagine theyarethe character themselves.
Off the set as well as on, Streep maintained her lofty demeanor and hated every minute of it.
She recently toldInsider, “It was horrible!
I was so depressed.
I said, ‘Well, that’s the price you pay for being boss.’
That’s the last time I ever attempted a method thing!”
They both say she was never cruel or “unapproachable” when the cameras were off.
In other words, Streep said, “That’s all” to overly realistic acting.
