This site uses cookies to improve your experience and to provide services and advertising.
By continuing to browse, you agree to the use of cookies described in our Cookies Policy.
You may change your settings at any time but this may impact on the functionality of the site.
To learn more see our
Cookies Policy.
Download our app
Here's why everyone is giving out about Meryl Streep's comments about diversity
Axel Schmidt Axel Schmidt
MERYL STREEP IS currently in Berlin serving as the jury president at the Berlin Film Festival.
And though it’s only the opening day of the festival, Meryl has already managed to put her foot in it.
During a press conference, she was asked by an Egyptian journalist whether she understood films from the Arab or North African world. and she replied, “I’ve played a lot of different people from a lot of different cultures.”
If you think it sounds like something that would happen on Curb Your Enthusiasm, you’re not alone.
Whoops!
We couldn't find this Tweet
The actress’ comments were not well-received on social media.
Whoops!
We couldn't find this Tweet
Whoops!
We couldn't find this Tweet
For its part, the Berlin Film Festival has stated that it doesn’t believe Streep’s comments were “in any way insensitive”.
A spokesman told Variety:
DailyEdge is on Snapchat! Tap the button below to add!
To embed this post, copy the code below on your site
ah meryl Craic meryl streep