The 2010 TIME 100 Poll

Cast your votes for the leaders, artists, innovators and icons who you think are the most influential people in the world. Though official voting for inclusion on the TIME 100 list has now closed, with Mir-Hossein Mousavi having won the honor, users can continue to vote for their favorites until the list is revealed on Thursday, April 29th

Meryl Streep

Meryl Streep

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Age: 60
Occupation: Actress
Previous TIME 100 Appearances: 0

A screen chameleon who only gets better with age, Streep was nominated for an Oscar for the 16th time in 2010 for her performance in Julie and Julia. Despite her loss to Sandra Bullock, the nod solidifies her spot as the most nominated thespian in Hollywood history.

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