Meryl Streep Professionally Grimaces at Jet Lag Between Grandkids
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- •In a 2026 Vogue interview, Meryl Streep explained her work-grandparent balancing act emphasizing 'grabbing seconds' with her grandkids.
- •Streep, 76, has six grandchildren aged one to six living on both U.S. coasts, requiring her frequent airplane travel.
- •She credited the late playwright Tom Stoppard for wisdom on the constant instability of an acting career and discussed returning as Miranda Priestly in 'The Devil Wears Prada 2' set for May 1 release.
At 76, Oscar-winning Meryl Streep has mastered the exhausting art of 'grab what you can' multi-tasking by squeezing seconds with her six grandchildren—from 1 to 6 years old—across notorious airport hubs on both US coasts. She quotes her late mother about fleeting moments unless you’re a Hollywood legend with a private jet budget (spoiler: she flies commercial plenty). In a 2026 Vogue sit-down moderated by Greta Gerwig, Meryl admits acting is basically chronic unemployment disguised as glamor, citing playwright Tom Stoppard as the guru of unstable career balance—because nothing says 'miracle of aging' like juggling movie premieres and nap time. Plus, she’s reprising Miranda Priestly on May 1—proof that even 30-year-old roles demand your attention when you refuse to grow old quietly.
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(1 of 3)Meryl Streep spends so much time flying coast-to-coast for grandkids she’s basically the world’s most glamorous TSA regular. The only thing unsteady here is her emotional state and jet-lagged metabolism.
Taking life advice from your mom while repeatedly dragging suitcases through airports? Streep really lives in the same unstable world as the rest of us losers.
The Devil Wears Prada sequel is out May 1—meanwhile, Meryl Streep’s true role is 'Exhausted Grandma Commuter.' Rumor has it naps might replace scripts soon.
Source: Businessinsider | Published: 4/8/2026 | Author: Amanda Goh
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