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What Films has Meryl Streep sung in?

Meryl Streep has sung in a surprising number of her films! Here's a list, with some notable songs:

Early Career:

* "The Deer Hunter" (1978): She sings a snippet of "God Bless America"

* "Kramer vs. Kramer" (1979): She sings a lullaby ("Hush, Little Baby") to her son.

* "Sophie's Choice" (1982): She sings a Polish folk song in one scene.

More prominent roles:

* "Postcards from the Edge" (1990): She sings "I'm Checking Out" by Rita Coolidge.

* "Death Becomes Her" (1992): She sings a brief, haunting rendition of "The Battle Hymn of the Republic."

* "The Bridges of Madison County" (1995): She sings "One More Time" with Clint Eastwood.

* "A Prairie Home Companion" (2006): She sings a couple of numbers with the cast.

* "Mamma Mia!" (2008): She plays Donna Sheridan and sings many ABBA classics, including "Dancing Queen," "The Winner Takes It All," "Slipping Through My Fingers," "Super Trouper," and more.

* "Into the Woods" (2014): She plays the Witch and sings "Last Midnight," "Children Will Listen," and "Witch's Lament."

* "Florence Foster Jenkins" (2016): She plays the title role, a wealthy socialite who believes she's a talented singer despite being tone-deaf. The film features her singing various opera and popular songs, including "The Impossible Dream."

* "Mary Poppins Returns" (2018): She plays Topsy, a former nanny with a love for singing, and performs "The Place Where Lost Things Go."

Other films with singing:

* "Silkwood" (1983) - She sings a few lines of a song in a bar scene.

* "Out of Africa" (1985) - She sings a traditional African song.

* "The Devil Wears Prada" (2006) - She sings a few lines of a song in a scene.

* "Julie & Julia" (2009) - She sings a few lines of a song in a scene.

This list shows that Meryl Streep is not only a great actress but also a talented singer! Although not always a central part of her roles, singing has been a recurring element throughout her diverse career.

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