What a lovely, thoughtful, and inspiring speech. "This is your time and it feels normal to you, but really there is no normal. There is only change, and resistance to it, and more change."
it's up to all of us to take what we can from this... she gave the speech at one location but it is here for all of us to learn from... if this had taken place 10yrs ago not one of us would be able to see or hear the advice she offers but the fact that we live in the age.. yet that we are the first to live in an age where we are fortified the opportunity to witness this profound speach is a gift to all of us.. in short count your blessings, be grateful and have empathy..
Brilliant! Meryl is one of the most real people of all the real people I have ever met. This exemplifies her and her amazing intellect and spirit. TY Meryl!
im 13 and want to be an actor she gives me such inspiration and happiness with all her speeches i really want to meet her one day she was the reason i started liking acting
She's so humble, funny, creative, inspiring, enlightening. I loved Meryl Streep before I watched this, but now I love her even more. This was so amazing to watch and I have even more respect for her than I ever have before. I love Meryl Streep!
Well was directed here through Udemy to understand what's clarity. And I am so overwhelmed to find one of the best commencement speeches I have ever seen. Where she has perfectly portrayed the minute details of her life with true clarity. "Being a celebrity has taught me to hide. But being an actor has opened my soul."
That was a pretty long speech now that I look at the length in minutes, but it didn't feel long at all as I was listening. I love Ms. Streep and love to listen to her. Thank you for that speech. I'm glad I could listen to it.
I will save this speech in my mental (and also online) archive. I know that this will come in handy many times in my life, as an aspiring artist. March 24, 2020. 2:21am. get some rest, Angel!
27:23-27:23 is my favourite part. I'm so grateful that you shared this video so that it could be inspiration not only for these lucky people out there but also for me. :) I'm moved and touched by these wonderful words. and I was happy she quoted Jung! :)
Wow,Meryl Streep is so intelligent and witty.This is a great speech,very inspirational and I really felt like she cared about what she was saying.I admire and respect her so much,not just as an actress but as a human being.So lovely and charming,thank you Meryl for being you.
What a great speech - heartfelt and insightful, and revealing along the way how an actor crafts her life experience. She's obviously thought very carefully about what she could possibly offer these graduates, apart from a brush with glamour, and taken a long look at what her experience has to offer them.
To everyone who has commented that Ms. Streep seems "high"--she IS! On *Life!* She's in front of a HUGE audience of people who love her! Wouldn't you be?? :)
There are those who cannot see; there are those who WILL not see; there are those who see and understand. Meryl Streep always seems to me to be a human being who happens to be a movie star. I think she's the coolest.
This was absolutely beautiful!! I couldn't help but tear up at the end! I hope the commencement speaker at my graduation is as awesome as Meryl is. But, it being Liberty University, it probably won't happen. LOL. ;(
She's such an excellent speaker. I read her words a little bit in advance on the subtitles and think of the most effective way to say whatever she's going to say, then she says it in a better way. Meryl Streep is great! :)
I've received three different degrees. In the first one the governor of Kansas gave the address. In the second one a rising politician who had an appointed position in state government and the Secretary of Commerce spoke at the third. Where the hell was Meryl Streep when I needed her. I would go back to school and get another degree if I was assured she would be the speaker. She is beautiful, witty, clever and a national treasure. These women were lucky.
Being an actor requires one to be fairly intelligent for you must remember your lines while pretending you’re someone else! It’s it’s an amazing ability when you accomplish it well -and that’s how I feel about Meryl Streep
@alexisrickman1 She's a great lady and our best film actress ever. I thought the speech was wonderful and obviously it went over very well with the graduating class too.
@JackKangaroo1 It's actually a separate institution from Columbia. It is one of the Seven Sisters colleges, which was the female Ivy League. It has a partnership with Columbia so that students receive diplomas from both schools, but it's legally and financially independent from Columbia. It's not an aggie school either, it's a liberal arts college that happens to be across the street from an Ivy League school.
@bear1989s Actually James Cameron has a degree in Electrial Engineering I believe, but he hardly practised what he studied. He relied on what you said: "life experience".
Can someone explain to me the relationship between Barnard and Columbia? I've heard that women who attend Barnard can usually transfer easily to Columbia.
"Being a celebrity has taught me to hide, but being an actor has opened my soul..." love every speech from her!
What a lovely, thoughtful, and inspiring speech. "This is your time and it feels normal to you, but really there is no normal. There is only change, and resistance to it, and more change."
This speech really deserves an award.
I agree
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Outstanding!! She has an uncanny ability to hold everyone's attention for close to 30 minutes & be inspiring & also memorable. Kudos to her.
it's up to all of us to take what we can from this... she gave the speech at one location but it is here for all of us to learn from... if this had taken place 10yrs ago not one of us would be able to see or hear the advice she offers but the fact that we live in the age.. yet that we are the first to live in an age where we are fortified the opportunity to witness this profound speach is a gift to all of us.. in short count your blessings, be grateful and have empathy..
Brilliant! Meryl is one of the most real people of all the real people I have ever met. This exemplifies her and her amazing intellect and spirit. TY Meryl!
You have met her
Number1 Meryl Streep fan for life yes. She’s an amazing woman. As real as it gets 👍🏻
So articulate! Such an elegant writer!
It is 2024, and her words still ring so true since this speech in 2010.
im 13 and want to be an actor she gives me such inspiration and happiness with all her speeches i really want to meet her one day she was the reason i started liking acting
She's so humble, funny, creative, inspiring, enlightening. I loved Meryl Streep before I watched this, but now I love her even more. This was so amazing to watch and I have even more respect for her than I ever have before. I love Meryl Streep!
I am in complete awe while listening to such a smooth and beautiful speech. Meryl Streep is my idol
her honesty was so humbly, this is so much more valuable and rare, what an amazing women and speech. ending choked me up.
Well was directed here through Udemy to understand what's clarity. And I am so overwhelmed to find one of the best commencement speeches I have ever seen. Where she has perfectly portrayed the minute details of her life with true clarity.
"Being a celebrity has taught me to hide. But being an actor has opened my soul."
Udemy brought you here ?? How come ??
Wow thank you for that. That was an awesome speech @steelvenom your right i could listen to her talk forever too it was wonderful!
That was a pretty long speech now that I look at the length in minutes, but it didn't feel long at all as I was listening. I love Ms. Streep and love to listen to her. Thank you for that speech. I'm glad I could listen to it.
I will save this speech in my mental (and also online) archive. I know that this will come in handy many times in my life, as an aspiring artist.
March 24, 2020. 2:21am. get some rest, Angel!
That was incredibly inspiring. Beautifully said and extremely honest. Loved every minute of it.
27:23-27:23 is my favourite part.
I'm so grateful that you shared this video so that it could be inspiration not only for these lucky people out there but also for me. :) I'm moved and touched by these wonderful words. and I was happy she quoted Jung! :)
I wish I could have Meryl Streep on my graduation. She is just a legend, the best one alive!
LOVE her even more for this!!! I honestly didn't even notice the time pass. She is an awesome actress and and an even more awesome person!!!
Wow, what a tremendous speech !
Wow,Meryl Streep is so intelligent and witty.This is a great speech,very inspirational and I really felt like she cared about what she was saying.I admire and respect her so much,not just as an actress but as a human being.So lovely and charming,thank you Meryl for being you.
Meryl Streep is such an inspiration. She's so honest, down to earth, humble and sweet and I love her. :)
Inspiring speech. Meryl can do no wrong in my humble opinion.
The best actress of all time gives the best inspirational speech I have ever herd!!!
Love Meryl , she is my favorite actress
Her words are magical! Best actress of many generations!
What a great speech - heartfelt and insightful, and revealing along the way how an actor crafts her life experience. She's obviously thought very carefully about what she could possibly offer these graduates, apart from a brush with glamour, and taken a long look at what her experience has to offer them.
I WAS THERE. i must say she is an even classier in person if thats even possible!
I LOVE MERYl!!!!!!!!
Marvelous Meryl speaks to proud Barnard grads
Work hard, thank you notes, remember names, sidestep disasters, shining success.
Very honored
To everyone who has commented that Ms. Streep seems "high"--she IS! On *Life!* She's in front of a HUGE audience of people who love her! Wouldn't you be?? :)
What do you mean with 'high'?
Thank you for sharing this video. Very thought provoking. A beautiful woman.
this was a really nice speech, had to watch it for a class here at college and i really loved it
This was so inspiring, and interesting to watch. I teared up more than once ;)
There are those who cannot see; there are those who WILL not see; there are those who see and understand. Meryl Streep always seems to me to be a human being who happens to be a movie star. I think she's the coolest.
bravo to you!! What a remarable transformation from 27 years ago.
An amazing speech couldn't have said a better congratulations to that class
very funny and inspirational.... Love Her...!!!!! Go Meryl Streep.!!!
-certified streeper here..
this was my sisters graduation!! I LOVE MERYL STREEP
Life is the freedom to excel, pass or fail, the true measure of success rests within one's own personal view of that freedom...
What an incredibly moving speech!
Incredible speech- moving, funny, intelligent and witty. She's amazing.
I enjoyed listening to to her speach more so loved thr flare of her delivery. she was superb
I could listen to her talk forever.
This was absolutely beautiful!! I couldn't help but tear up at the end! I hope the commencement speaker at my graduation is as awesome as Meryl is. But, it being Liberty University, it probably won't happen. LOL. ;(
Meryl forever!!!!
wow columbia students were very privileged to have meryl speak for them. i'm in astonished and jealous
Always a joy!
Amazing speech ❤️
Everything about Meryl Streep deserves an award ❤️❤️❤️
That was really deep Meryl...Luv'd it and will take sum words frum it and str8 to da heart....
Bless her heart...Love you, Meryl
what a speech ! Almost 8 years ago and still accurate ! She's so right.
Meryl is amazing, that really isn't anything else that needs to be said!
Exactly, super duper smart🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽
See it always goes back to parents.
Thank you Meryl for your Linda + Miranda analogy.
Thank you kindly ✍️🙂
oh my days!!! just awesome woman!! and very powerfull talk!
Excellent and subtle way to say you are successful😍
i can listen her for hours, or days!!! love
I just love her.
She's such an excellent speaker. I read her words a little bit in advance on the subtitles and think of the most effective way to say whatever she's going to say, then she says it in a better way. Meryl Streep is great! :)
Amazing speech. She talks such truth!
meryl streep is soooo amazing!!!
i wanted to go to barnard SO bad this coming fall but i dont have the money for it. :[
AMAZING!!!!!!!!! AMAZING!!!!!! AMAZING!!!!! Sorry, can't find more words right now!!!
i loove her very muuch
This is so inspiring...Thank you Meryl Streep!!!
I've received three different degrees. In the first one the governor of Kansas gave the address. In the second one a rising politician who had an appointed position in state government and the Secretary of Commerce spoke at the third. Where the hell was Meryl Streep when I needed her. I would go back to school and get another degree if I was assured she would be the speaker. She is beautiful, witty, clever and a national treasure. These women were lucky.
not only a great actress but a brilliant philosopher too...
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Being an actor requires one to be fairly intelligent for you must remember your lines while pretending you’re someone else! It’s it’s an amazing ability when you accomplish it well -and that’s how I feel about Meryl Streep
The most amazing, beautiful and talented woman
"As many women here I'm sure". Dying....Awesome!!!!
She is a Goddess!!!
What a Speech. Genius!
Meryl is amazing!
Perfect speech!
Eloquence personified! Meryl indeed is divine!
@alexisrickman1 She's a great lady and our best film actress ever. I thought the speech was wonderful and obviously it went over very well with the graduating class too.
so glad i got to watch this as a freshman college theatre major :-)
This is very enlightening.
An amazing speech.
@JackKangaroo1
It's actually a separate institution from Columbia. It is one of the Seven Sisters colleges, which was the female Ivy League. It has a partnership with Columbia so that students receive diplomas from both schools, but it's legally and financially independent from Columbia. It's not an aggie school either, it's a liberal arts college that happens to be across the street from an Ivy League school.
I just graduated from the Hillside Polytechnic Institute of Brooklyn and our Commencement Speaker was Vince, the ShamWow guy.
meryl is just perfection.
She’s amazing isn’t she
Pure poetry
I agree Paul-Photo. It would be an honor to have someone like her speak at my graduation. Funny stuff...
Streep is wise and moving. Brava!
I don't know what the fuck she was talking about but it was brilliant
+Jasper J hahahh:'DD
Meryl Streep is wonderful = ). I want to visit Columbia University this Summer. See how it's like.
This is so brilliant that I can't even control myself!!!
magnificent!
Wow! I think her next career to hit great heights , should be as a writer.
how could 25 people possibly not like this.
She is great
I love Meryl Streep, shes so funny and a great actor:D
She's amazingly inspirering:)
What a humor... She is the best!
How did you get to meet her?
i love her!
She´s awesomeee!!
@bear1989s Actually James Cameron has a degree in Electrial Engineering I believe, but he hardly practised what he studied. He relied on what you said: "life experience".
Can someone explain to me the relationship between Barnard and Columbia? I've heard that women who attend Barnard can usually transfer easily to Columbia.