Meryl Streep moved to tears during a surprise moment on a TV show while promoting her latest film “The Devil Wears Prada.” The surprise involved a video of Jennifer Lejeune, who portrayed Streep’s child in the 1982 film “Sophie’s Choice.” Streep’s reaction was immediate, expressing her disbelief and gratitude for the touching gesture.
In the emotional video segment, Lejeune, who was around 4 years old during filming, shared memories of Streep being caring and almost maternal between takes. She fondly recalled how she even told her mother that Meryl Streep was her favorite mom because she was always kind and played with her.
“Sophie’s Choice,” directed by Alan J. Pakula, remains one of Meryl Streep’s most memorable films. In the movie, Streep plays a Holocaust survivor faced with an unimaginable decision of choosing which of her children to save. This role earned her an Oscar for Best Actress and left a lasting impact on her, as she has refused to revisit the film.
This heartfelt moment comes as Meryl Streep is actively promoting the highly anticipated sequel to “The Devil Wears Prada,” set to be released on April 29th. Nearly twenty years after the original, Streep will reprise her iconic role as Miranda Priestly, a symbol of authority far from the emotions revealed during this interview.
