How old was Meryl Streep in Julie & Julia?

You might be surprised to learn how young—or old—some stars were in iconic scenes. It can shift our perspective on their journey and achievements. We’ve got the answer you’ve been looking for.

In the movie Julie & Julia, Meryl Streep was:

59 years old

Our analysis shows that this was the celebrity’s true age during filming.

This age was calculated based on the beginning of the release year of Julie & Julia:

January 1, 2009

And the known birth date of Meryl Streep:

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.