Meryl Streep
Meryl Streep earned a best actress nomination in January 2012 for her portrayal of Margaret Thatcher in "The Iron Lady." This marks her 17th nomination. Throughout Oscar history, Streep previously received 16 nods and has only won two awards. She has already won the best actress - drama Golden Globe award this year for "The Iron Lady."
Author: CBS News Staff
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