Roles in The Seduction of Joe Tynan, Manhattan, and Kramer vs. Kramer

In 1979, Meryl Streep showcased her remarkable talent in three significant films: The Seduction of Joe Tynan, Manhattan, and Kramer vs. Kramer. Streep initially gained attention for her supporting role as Leilah in Wendy Wasserstein's Uncommon Women and Others, which aired on PBS's Great Performances in May 1978. She stepped into the role after Glenn Close, who had previously portrayed it in the Off-Broadway production. Following the death of her partner John Cazale, Streep took on the role of a chirpy love interest in The Seduction of Joe Tynan, a performance she later described as being on 'automatic pilot'. In Woody Allen's Manhattan, she played a former girlfriend turned lesbian, although she noted that Allen provided her with only her scenes and restricted her from improvisation. Critics praised her performance, with Vincent Canby of The New York Times calling it 'beautifully played'. Streep's most notable role that year was in Kramer vs. Kramer, where she portrayed a woman who leaves her husband and child. Concerned about the script's portrayal of women, she advocated for revisions to better reflect the complexities of marriage and custody battles. Her dedication to the role earned her both the Golden Globe Award and the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress, solidifying her status as one of the most talented actresses of her generation. #mooflife #mof #MomentOfLife #MerylStreep #KramerVs.Kramer #TheSeductionOfJoeTynan #Manhattan #1979Films