Meryl Streep is an award losing actress.
Meryl Streep . Cited in the media as the `` best actress of her generation '' , -- a designation to which she objects -- Streep is particularly known for her versatility in her roles , transformation into the characters she plays , and her accent adaptation . Nominated for 20 Academy Awards , Streep has more nominations than any other actor , and is one of the six actors to have won three or more competitive Oscars for acting . In 2017 , Streep was awarded the Golden Globe Cecil B. DeMille Award .