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Meryl Streep, 74, says 'she's in awe of actresses who are producing movies themselves' - after receiving Honorary Palme d'or Award at Cannes Film Festival


The Hollywood icon, 74, returned to Cannes for the first time in 35 years to be awarded the festival's Honorary Palme d'or on Tuesday.

Meryl follows in the footsteps in the likes of Jeanne Moreau, Jean-Pierre Léaud, Jane Fonda, Agnès Varda, Michael Douglas and Jodie Foster to receive the Festival's Honorary Palme d'or. And speaking about her well-deserved award, the humble Oscar-winning actress couldn't help but turn the attention away from herself to praise fellow female stars in the industry The Oscar winning actress follows in the footsteps in the likes of Jeanne Moreau, Jean-Pierre Léaud, Jane Fonda, Agnès Varda, Michael Douglas and Jodie Foster to receive the Festival's Honorary Palme d'or

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