The Toronto International Film Festival’s newly revamped Tribute Gala can boast at least one huge name already: the festival announced today that Meryl Streep will be on hand to accept the Tiff Tribute Actor Award at the festival’s kickoff event.
The gala is an annual fundraiser “to support Tiff’s year-round programs and core mission to transform the way people see the world through film, and to celebrate the film industry’s outstanding contributors.”With an extensive film, television, and stage career spanning over 40 years, Streep has won three Academy Awards — for her roles in “Kramer vs.
Kramer,” “Sophie’s Choice,” and ”The Iron Lady” — and, in 2018, she set an unsurpassed record with her 21st Oscar nomination for her role in “The Post.”“Meryl Streep is undoubtedly one of the most talented and versatile actors of her generation,” said Tiff Co-Head Joana Vicente in an official statement.
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