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    (Left) Meryl Streep as Margaret Thatcher in 'The Iron Lady,' an upcoming biopic about the British prime minister's rise to power in the 80's. (Right) File photo of Margaret Thatcher, British Prime Minister, addressng the annual Conservative Party Conference on October 10, 1986 in Bournemouth, Dorset.

    First picture of Meryl Streep as Margaret Thatcher is released‎

    By Mish Whalen

    See more photos of Meryl Streep, the acclaimed actress and star of "Sophie's Choice" and "Julie & Julia," who has received more Academy Award and Golden Globe nominations than any other person.