𝓉𝒽𝒶𝓉'𝓈 𝒶𝓁𝓁

DWP (2006) || DWP2 (2026)

Meryl Streep has showcased her vocal talent in multiple movies. Meryl and singing is kind of synonymous at this point. But I recently noticed something pretty incredible. I rewatched Ricky and the Flash (yet again) and liked a couple tracks so downloaded them. Listening to them in my car, I came to a realisation. “Ricky’s” singing voice is not Meryl…it’s Ricky.

Now, hear me out.

Close your eyes and listen to Ricky Rendazzo singing. Now try to imagine that this same voice belongs to Dee Dee Allen. Or Madeline Ashton. Or Donna Sheridan. Or Suzanne Vale. Or ANY other of Meryl’s characters.

It doesn’t work.

Listen to ANY Meryl-film soundtrack and try to imagine another Meryl character singing that song. NONE OF THEM WORK.

Why? Because Meryl embodies EVERY SINGLE character in a truly unique way. We know Meryl is known for her talent with accents - but I never realised this is also true of her musical voice. Every single musical-character has a very unique voice, seemingly coming from a character-specific place.

DO YOU KNOW HOW DIFFICULT THAT IS?!

Every. Single. Character. has a UNIQUE voice to the point where you just can’t imagine it belonging to any other of her characters.

Don’t believe me? Try it for yourself!