How old was Meryl Streep in Fantastic Mr. Fox?

It's common to wonder how old a celebrity was when they starred in a particular film. Knowing that can offer insight into their career stage and personal growth. In this article, we reveal the age behind the role.

During the filming of Fantastic Mr. Fox, Meryl Streep was:

59 years old

After checking the dates, that’s the calculated age of the celebrity.

The age shown reflects the celebrity’s age as of the start of the release year of Fantastic Mr. Fox:

January 1, 2009

And the date of birth of Meryl Streep, that is:

June 22, 1949

Because movies often premiere within a year of starting production, Meryl Streep might have been either one year younger or older while filming some scenes.