Meryl Streep and Kevin Bacon are two of the most acclaimed actors of their generation. They have both starred in numerous critically acclaimed films and have won numerous awards for their work.
Streep is a three-time Academy Award winner, having won for her performances in “Kramer vs. Kramer” (1979), “Sophie’s Choice” (1982), and “The Iron Lady” (2011). She has also been nominated for a record 21 Academy Awards. Bacon is a Golden Globe Award winner, having won for his performance in the television drama “Taking Chance” (2009).
The two actors have starred in one film together, “The River Wild” (1994). In the film, Streep plays Gail Harris, a woman who takes her two children on a white-water rafting trip. Bacon plays Wade, a dangerous fugitive who takes the family hostage.
Despite only appearing in one film together, Streep and Bacon have a strong connection. They have both spoken highly of each other in interviews, and Bacon has even said that Streep is one of his favorite actresses.
Here are some of their other notable films:
Meryl Streep:
- “Manhattan” (1979)
- “Out of Africa” (1985)
- “The Devil Wears Prada” (2006)
- “Doubt” (2008)
- “The Post” (2017)
Kevin Bacon:
- “Footloose” (1984)
- “Tremors” (1989)
- “A Few Good Men” (1992)
- “Sleepers” (1996)
- “Mystic River” (2003)