Meryl Streep at the AFI Life Achievement Award Tribute to Nicole Kidman

Meryl Streep honors friend and collaborator Nicole Kidman, recipient of the 49th AFI Life Achievement Award — America's highest honor for a career in film — on April 27, 2024 at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood.

THE 49th AFI LIFE ACHIEVEMENT AWARD: A TRIBUTE TO NICOLE KIDMAN premieres on TNT on Monday, June 17 at 10:00 p.m. ET/PT. The show, which celebrates Kidman’s career in film and television, features tributes from co-stars and friends Cate Blanchett, Russell Crowe, Zac Efron, Jimmy Fallon, Morgan Freeman, Hugh Jackman, Joey King, Mike Myers, Zoe Saldaña, Aaron Sorkin, Meryl Streep, Miles Teller, Keith Urban, Naomi Watts and Reese Witherspoon. The show will re-air on TCM on Thursday, June 27 at 8:00 p.m. and 11:30 p.m. ET / 5:00 p.m. and 8:30 p.m. PT.

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[KCNwokoye]

What what a tribute from one excellent performer to another.

[junj.]

Her speech is almost as valuable as the award 👸🏼

[martha]

You gotta love Meryl for not taking herself too seriously. What a woman

[hanginthere]

Meryl Streep’s speech is so humorous and touching. When she talked about the scene they work together, her admiration is so sincere. When you can get a compliment like that from Meryl Streep, you already win an award.

[anjaplushenka]

*Meryl never ever goes below the level of outstanding in her speeches. She is an absolutely excellent speaker and orator.*

[thoukisth]

Streep is truly one of a kind ... Not because of her wit or her acting skills but because of this unique sense of non importance and an immaculate sense of humour (always a clear sign of true intelligence)

[dianecarty]

I honestly think that Meryl Streep should win an academy award for that speech! That was breathtaking. And I LOVE seeing all of these powerful women so loving and supportive of one another. I'd sure love to be a part of that soul-sisterhood! xoxo Diane

[AtlasBlizzard]

Meryl's not only an outstanding actress, but she's an excellent orator, and really funny too. She's the whole package!

[samsong]

Her impersonation of Nicole Kidman cracked me up. It even got Nicole's kids to laugh and that's impressive! They know her best. Wouldn't you just love to hear Meryl impersonate you? It's the closest you'd ever get to knowing what it's like to meet yourself.

[adelaferreira]

When Meryl acknowledge you like that, that’s an honor, we can say that both of them are absolutely fantastic actresses !

[alanperal]

Meryl Streep should win an Oscar for that speech.

[georgeisaak]

Before this even start i know that Meryl is a helluva actress, she never fails to deliver extraordinary performances . ❤😊

[LVHVOGUE]

When one legend pays tribute to another

[thomaswschaller]

One thing that makes Meryl Streep so great is that she seems to always put the work above herself. It's not ego, it's - as she said - love.

[PokhrajRoy.]

Congratulations to Nicole Kidman on this honour!

[manujaamarasinghe]

That Nicole Kidman's impression alone tells proves again how astounding, perfection Meryl Louise Streep is.

[nacoleclements]

Did anyone notice that she also did a small impression of Reese Witherspoon? She literally moved her mouth just like her. Meryl is such a treasure.

[JR-pyxd]

Wow she‘s not only my favorite actor, she also always has such great speeches, bravo Meryl Streep ❤!

[nexte]

I have watched many movies with Nicole Kidman but the first time I understood that she carries a universe within was when I watched Dogville. She is capable of reaching into this universe, finding her spot in it and translating this for us into visible emotion. She can fill an empty stage with a world and our entire living rooms with the denseest atmosphere. Such beauty in the way Meryl Streep finds one word to describe how complex and unique Nicole Kidman's life long work is: love. I am glad she shares this with us all - it's a gift, for us.

[michaelsalientes]

Amazing and generous tribute from the G.O.A.T.
🌟🌟🌟🌟✨✨✨✨ !!!