Meryl Streep and Kate Winslet are two generations of acclaimed actresses whose careers have been shaped by memorable performances and a wide range of roles. Streep built her reputation through films such as Kramer vs. Kramer, Sophie’s Choice and The Devil Wears Prada, while Winslet became internationally known through Titanic and later earned major recognition for The Reader, Revolutionary Road and Mare of Easttown. Their backgrounds, ages, career paths and personal profiles show both clear differences and some interesting similarities.
Meryl Streep and Kate Winslet – Quick Bio Table
| Profile Detail | Meryl Streep | Kate Winslet |
|---|---|---|
| Full Name | Mary Louise Streep | Kate Elizabeth Winslet |
| Date of Birth | June 22, 1949 | October 5, 1975 |
| Estimated Net Worth | About $100–$120 million (published estimates vary) | About $65 million (published estimate) |
| Height | 5 ft 6 in (1.68 m) | 5 ft 6½ in (1.69 m) |
| Age | 77 years | 50 years as of October 3, 2026 |
| Birthplace | Summit, New Jersey, USA | Reading, Berkshire, England |
| Nationality | American | British / English |
| Profession | Actress, producer | Actress, producer |
| Years Active | 1975–present | 1991–present |
| Parents | Mary Wilkinson Streep and Harry William Streep Jr. | Roger Winslet and Sally Anne Bridges |
| Siblings | Two younger brothers: Harry and Dana | Anna Winslet, Beth Winslet and Joss Winslet |
| Education | Vassar College; Yale School of Drama | Redroofs Theatre School |
| Famous For | Sophie’s Choice, Kramer vs. Kramer, The Devil Wears Prada, The Iron Lady, Mamma Mia! | Titanic, The Reader, Sense and Sensibility, Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind, Mare of Easttown |
| Film Debut | Julia (1977) | Heavenly Creatures (1994) |
| Breakthrough | The Deer Hunter (1978) and Kramer vs. Kramer (1979) | Titanic (1997) |
| Academy Awards | 3 wins; 21 nominations | 1 win; 7 nominations |
| Golden Globe Awards | Multiple wins, including the Cecil B. DeMille Award | 5 wins |
| Emmy Awards | 3 wins | 2 wins |
| BAFTA Awards | 2 wins | 5 wins |
| Hair Color | Blonde / gray-blonde | Blonde |
| Eye Color | Blue | Blue-green |
| Weight | Current weight is not reliably documented | Current weight is not reliably documented |
| Marital Status | Separated from Don Gummer | Married |
| Spouse | Don Gummer; married in 1978 | Edward Abel Smith; married in 2012 |
| Children | 4 — Henry Wolfe, Mamie, Grace and Louisa | 3 — Mia, Joe and Bear |
| Notable Career Work | The Deer Hunter, Kramer vs. Kramer, Sophie’s Choice, Out of Africa, The Devil Wears Prada, The Iron Lady, Only Murders in the Building | Heavenly Creatures, Sense and Sensibility, Titanic, The Reader, Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind, Steve Jobs, Mare of Easttown, Lee |
| Major Honors | Presidential Medal of Freedom, Kennedy Center Honor, AFI Life Achievement Award, National Medal of Arts | Commander of the Order of the British Empire (CBE) and multiple major film and television awards |
| Career Style | Drama, comedy, musicals, historical and character-driven roles | Drama, romance, period films, independent cinema and television |
| Current Career | Active in film and television | Active in film and television |
| Overall Career Span | More than five decades | More than three decades |
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