As of 03/07/2010, Meryle Streep has been nominated for an Academy Award (Oscar) sixteen (16) times. This figure is likely to rise each year for the foreseeable future.
- Nominated Oscar Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role for: Julie & Julia (2009)
- Nominated Oscar Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role for: Doubt (2008)
- Nominated Oscar Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role for: The Devil Wears Prada (2006)
- Nominated Oscar Best Actress in a Supporting Role for: Adaptation. (2002)
- Nominated Oscar Best Actress in a Leading Role for: Music of the Heart (1999)
- Nominated Oscar Best Actress in a Leading Role for: One True Thing (1998)
- Nominated Oscar Best Actress in a Leading Role for: The Bridges of Madison County (1995)
- Nominated Oscar Best Actress in a Leading Role for: Postcards from the Edge (1990)
- Nominated Oscar Best Actress in a Leading Role for: Evil Angels (1988)
- Nominated Oscar Best Actress in a Leading Role for: Ironweed (1987)
- Nominated Oscar Best Actress in a Leading Role for: Out of Africa (1985)
- Nominated Oscar Best Actress in a Leading Role for: Silkwood (1983)
- Won Oscar Best Actress in a Leading Role for: Sophie's Choice (1982)
- Nominated Oscar Best Actress in a Leading Role for: The French Lieutenant's Woman (1981)
- Won Oscar Best Actress in a Supporting Role for: Kramer vs. Kramer (1979)
- Nominated Oscar Best Actress in a Supporting Role for: The Deer Hunter (1978)