In a heartfelt reflection on his illustrious career, legendary actor Morgan Freeman has once again singled out Meryl Streep as the pinnacle of acting excellence, declaring her “the absolute best” and noting that “she almost stands alone.”
Freeman’s glowing praise came during a wide-ranging interview where he discussed performances that have left a lasting impression on him. Highlighting Streep’s powerhouse role in the 2013 film August: Osage County, Freeman exclaimed, “Meryl Streep, goodness sake! She is the absolute best. You might get up to her level sometimes—Cate Blanchett does on some occasions—but she almost stands alone.”
This isn’t the first time Freeman has expressed his deep admiration for Streep. Over the years, the Oscar-winning actor has repeatedly named her as one of the few Hollywood icons he has yet to share the screen with, despite his decades-spanning filmography that includes collaborations with stars like Clint Eastwood, Brad Pitt, and Tim Robbins. In recent interviews, Freeman has placed Streep at the “top of the list” of actors he’d love to work alongside, simply calling her “the best.”
August: Osage County, directed by John Wells and adapted from Tracy Letts’ Pulitzer Prize-winning play, features Streep as the sharp-tongued, pill-addicted matriarch Violet Weston in a dysfunctional family drama. Her performance earned widespread acclaim, including an Academy Award nomination for Best Actress, and showcased the raw intensity and versatility that have defined her career.
At 88 years old (turning 89 in 2026), Freeman continues to work steadily, with no plans to retire. Meanwhile, Streep, now 76, remains active, with fans eagerly awaiting her return in projects like the sequel to The Devil Wears Prada. Despite their parallel paths as two of Hollywood’s most respected figures, the pair has never collaborated on a film—a fact that Freeman has lamented on multiple occasions.
Freeman’s endorsement adds to the chorus of voices hailing Streep as one of the greatest actors of her generation, if not all time. With 21 Academy Award nominations and three wins under her belt, Streep’s ability to inhabit diverse roles—from dramatic heavies to comedic turns—has set a benchmark that few can match.
As both legends enter the later chapters of their careers, fans can only hope that Freeman’s persistent wish comes true, delivering what would undoubtedly be one of cinema’s most anticipated pairings.
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