
Meryl Streep
Before Meryl Streep became a household name, she was a young actress trying to make it in New York City. As such, she frequently rode the subway to auditions and rehearsals. In a 2010 interview with Oprah Winfrey, Streep recalled her subway days, stating, “I spent a lot of time on the subway. That’s how I got around. And you can learn so much about people on the subway.” Streep’s subway experiences likely provided her with a wealth of inspiration for her acting roles, as she observed the diversity and complexity of New Yorkers from all walks of life.