Oscar magnet MERYL STREEP is the epitome of diversity in her recent film choices. Earlier this year, she was seen singing and dancing her way through the Greek islands in the blockbuster, MAMA MIA!, later this month she’ll hit the screen as an old-school nun in JOHN PATRICK’S big screen adaptation of his play, DOUBT and next summer she’ll play real-life French chef JULIA CHILD in JULIE & JULIA.

We caught up with STREEP last week in Los Angeles and she talked about taking on the role of one of television’s most iconic and recognizable kitchen personalities. Clippage below: