Meryl Streep net worth - Meryl Streep, one of Hollywood's highly-acclaimed actresses, was honoured by the president of America. Streep was one out of 18 individuals awarded with the Presidential Medal. While the medal is sure to add more to Streep's name, is her net worth is bigger than that of President Barack Obama's award?

According to the Celebrity Net Worth, Meryl Streep net worth is at a whopping $65 million. This amount has been amassed to her numerous films, some of which awarded her Oscar Awards. In her whole career, Streep has won two Academy Awards out of 16 Oscar nominations. As for the Golden Globes, Streep has won seven out of 25 nominations.

While Celebrity Net Worth notes Meryl Streep's net worth at $65 million, the Richest states that her net worth is at $45 million. Like Meryl Streep's net worth that has increased since 1878, her initial salary from the 1978 film "Dear Hunter" of $35,000 reached up to $8 million for her 2009 film, "It's Complicated."

As of June 2014, Forbes records Meryl Streep net worth at $10 million. Streep was named 92nd most powerful woman by Forbes in 2014 as well. Obviously, Streep's net worth and numerous awards caught the attention of President Barack Obama. Streep was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom last Nov. 24.

The said medal is the highest civilian honor of which only 18 managed to receive. Apart from receiving the award, Streep also received praise and not to mention an honest confession for the US president.

"I love Meryl Streep," says Obama, adding, "Her husband knows I love her. Michelle knows I love her. There's nothing they can do about it."

With a medal attached to her name, Meryl Streep's net worth is certain to increase.