20 Actors that nailed the role of an iconic real-life personality

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Queen Latifah is known for her portrayal of singer Bessie Smith (Image via Getty)
Queen Latifah is known for her portrayal of singer Bessie Smith (Image via Getty)

9. Meryl Streep, The Iron Lady

Meryl Streep (Image via Getty)
Meryl Streep (Image via Getty)

This biographical movie features Streep in the titular role of the controversial British politician, Margaret Thatcher. The movie focuses on the early and later years of the powerful personality’s political career. Directed by Phyllida Lloyd, Streep offers a fiery performance and deftly handles the intricacies of the leader’s personal and professional life, winning an Oscar, a Golden Globe, and a BAFTA.

Edited by Zainab Shaikh
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