Side-By-Side Pics Of Meryl Streep From Her Hollywood Beginnings To Now

Meryl Streep is considered a legend in Hollywood. She's served us with some amazing roles in movies such as "The Devil Wears Prada," "Julie & Julia," and "Out of Africa." In total, she's starred in over 70 movies and shows since her career began in the 1970s. It seems like there really is no role she can't play. One of the things that stands out about the actor is her incredible looks. Of course, she has a great fashion sense. There are some outfits she's worn that Miranda Priestly would approve of. She has unmistakable cheekbones and a bright smile. It's amazing to see how she has changed from the start of her career to now. 

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In the photo to the left, Streep was photographed before her rise to fame in the late 1970s. She is seen with minimal makeup, allowing her natural freckles to show. Her cheekbones are still defined and recognizable. Streep's hair was long and blond, compared to it being short with gray hair peeking through in the photo on the right in 2026. 

In Hollywood, it's easy to succumb to the pressures and go under the knife to maintain youthfulness. There are even celebrities who have bared all about their plastic surgery procedures. But Meryl Streep has never gotten plastic surgery and, in fact, she refuses to do so. She had an iconic response to those who wonder why she hasn't gotten plastic surgery. Streep doesn't judge those who choose to do plastic surgery, but she thinks it's not for her. 

Streep said (via E! News), "To each his own. I really understand the chagrin that accompanies ageing, especially for a woman, but I think people look funny when they freeze their faces." Streep has been aging gracefully, and it's great she feels comfortable in her own skin. According to the Daily Mail, her number one beauty secret is to never touch your face to avoid getting breakouts. It's no wonder she looks so great!