Nora Ephron Highly Recommends Having Meryl Streep Play You

[msEmmamolina]

Is there any specific reference with her last line chi pak?

[Natasha249]

Wuahahaha! This was so damn funny! I Love Meryl Streep!

[Angiepaz1809]

This was such a great speech!!! Meryl is unique! I love her! :)! And my mom adores her ;)!

[TheFlyingsky]

so funny.so friendly and unique.

[nyran125]

so sick of friggin ads on here

[TheAgnes0001]

ok sin duda si yo llamara a Meryl seria el diamas maraviloso de tooodaaa mi vida!!!!

[melissamarie9597]

@missteenprincess18 it was just a joke.

[grace777d]

Brillant!



[DickOPlenty]

ephron is one of the worst directors ever. it's hollywood's affirmative action for talentless feminazi jewesses

[nickmordo]

@DickOPlenty Harry and Sally was a great script, though, and Ephron wrote it

[wheels37]

@DickOPlenty LOL!! What a lovely comment..

[DickOPlenty]

@wheels37 i know it sounds hateful but hollywood (jewish-dominated) does seem to reward jews who aren't very talented. some of them have agents with major connections & some of them sleep with the "right" man lol

[wheels37]

@DickOPlenty I don't agree with your comment, but I had to laugh at the the elegance with which you expressed your view! "affirmative action for... " Glorious :) xx

[NataliaWeronikaD]

if dingo ate your baby, call meryl.

buahahaha

[ivanbrocko]

Meryl is the best and Nora's speech was just brilliant, very funny. And very true.....Meryl can play anybody :-)

[zissumanter]

This was a remarkable salutation! I laughed so hard:)

[DIANAROSS4EVER]

The guy at 0:38 looks like Forrest Gump

[MrsDomija]

@DIANAROSS4EVER Hahahahaha, you're right!

[lizabanana2]

Smartest and funniest women in films, Meryl and Nora

[MTAL4ever]

funniest thing of my life

[CuddlyBadger]

I don't get half of this.

[Saturn1885]

two people couldn't book meryl to step in and play them for a day

[popazz1]

Simply hilarious.I've no idea who Nora Ephron is,but she could cheer up any party.

And Meryl Streep,well,whatever I coulld say about this superb actor has already been said,though much better!

[mroseraynor]

@popazz1 Nora Ephron made Sleepless in Seattle and other rom coms.

[popazz1]

@mroseraynor ,

Oh,ok,thanks for the info'.

[FindItForWeddings]

I adore this !! Firstly Meryl is an unbelievablly exquisite actress let alone the phenomeal Director Nora Ephron. I have an outstanding book which is a true story about the resurrection of the soul of a 52 yr old woman who survies a health crisis, a divorce, a brocken engagement and the loss of her self worth. She is reborn in the eyes of a Leather jacket salesman in Florence Italy and the art and spirit of Paris.

It's my dream that Meryl be the star in my memoir and Nora direct it.

[cambria1943]

As if Nora needed any help being dry and witty!!!!

[MDkid1]

that was an amazing speech! I love when people give such original and creatively humorous speeches rather than the same thing over and over.....loved the dingo reference and losing out meryl to play yourself! LOL

[tellthetale]

She's got a wicked sense of humor!

[hargra123]

One of the best AFI speeches ever, in my humble opinion.

[Tigerlily21]

"if the dingo eats your baby call Meryl!" lmao. Okay this should be the definitive comedy routine on Meryl Streep. it's so damn clever and spot on and hilarious!

[MrRichDavid]

Nora is so brilliant and beautiful I wish she would write more or be a talk show host. Can't get enough of her. Go Girl!

[beckydue]

I love Nora... Just saw her at the Miami Book Fair.

[julecezar213]

that was the funniest speach lol 

[pentipentipen]

HOLLYWOOD ROYALTY... *bow down*

[jimjimmyjames59]

Probably the funniest thing Ephron has ever written.

[coconutmilk678]

@BRgirlabcd You would understand more if you saw "A Cry in the Dark." That's the movie where a dingo eats/takes her baby. So that's what Nora meant when she said if a dingo eats your baby, have Meryl play you.

[DaVooz]

"If the dingo eats your baby, call Meryl."

[gigicd86]

ROFLL!!!! 

[froggie6608]

This was classic comedy! I had no idea the great director Nora Ephron could be so funny. Her deadpan delivery was perfect. I would like to see and hear more from this very talented lady. Nora, step out from behind the camera a bit more, we love ya kid!

[MsBicalix]

great speach...great!

[vicky2c]

that was f213456g hilarious!!! what Witt and creativity in that speech!!! Loved it so much! Can't beat that..make people laugh in your speech and you are a hit period.

[AhYaOk]

that was hilarious!

[scarredbanner]

She delivers it so well!

[jnmklo9]

Nora - wow gorgeous and very funny.

[redegel1985]

OMG that was SOOOO hilarious

[hotram1]

@wonderfulspaniard1 Since sh'e sitting next to her husband and children that's a very stupid question.

[ifu1seekamy]

@wonderfulspaniard1 Who are you talking about? "Overacting", "Obese", "vulgar ****"?

[ifu1seekamy]

@wonderfulspaniard1 ???

[risomed]

Someone can tell me who or what is (Shepack?) Nora called Meryl at the end?

[cervaPL]

@risomed : read some older posts, someone has already cleared it out to somebody. To cut the long story short: Sheepack (or however you spell it) is...nobody. Just a name Nora had invited to name the person she'd described: that person in Meryl for us, people watching films,but "in real" she is an old asian women called "Sheepak",who just plays Meryl. Even shorter: Meryl is so damn good in acting that she just plays herself and does it so brilliant, that people havn't noticed it yet...

[AhYaOk]

@risomed its meryls real name.

[twilighties]

@AhYaOk

Her real name is Mary Louise Streep.

[AhYaOk]

@twilighties i know. it was a joke

[mkl62]

5-19-2010. Ain't it fine? Nora's 69. Happy Birthday, Nora. You've come a long way since The Dick Cavett Show. Many happy returns.

[ankuraish]

simly d best of d rest..!

[Valapaca]

Nora nailed it! Thank u

[langlade100]

How is it possible that this woman who can't write an actual comedic film script worth shit can be so funny at an AFI tribute?

[keanufan09]

this is so funny but its so true at the same time. no other actor can get into their roles like meryl can, Meryl can play a homeless person on the street and still play it like no other actor can.

[Swyngi]

Nora looks pretty young here..I hardly recognize her.

[naughtyshinx]

she wrote it...the speech...she's a great writer

[AriWonder]

wonderful... this was funny...

[royefarol]

oh yes sooooo brilliant!!!

[vp1981ad]

Nora Ephron is really brilliant, and original!

[inkoksikate]

OMG! Nora! Marry me! This is so hillariously funny!

[MikeMiller]

That was so freaking funny.

[merylfan2]

so; tonite; chepek; we; honor; you........

[MrsBronsonCoburn]

"although it's a little depressing knowing that if you went to audition to play yourself, you would lose out to her."

[MissTeenPrincess18]

what does nora mean at 2:20 ? with asian chipeck??

[nawin510]

@MissTeenPrincess18 I think she means Meryl has done her own rehearsal, playing an invented character.

[TheAgnes0001]

@MrsBronsonCoburn

Ok we know Meryl is the best!!!!! the thing is if you want to make something well made ... call Meryl!!!!

[Gollummmmmmmm]

funny :-)

[gazelleman08]

If the dingo eats your baby, call Meryl

[ethank02]

Nora's speech cracks me up. The best thing was she was able to keep a straight face during the whole speech.

[jacqklin]

Nora you are great!

[madaketproductions]

"she turned out to be a 63 year old asian woman named She Pec" lmao!

[dands01]

why 'she pec'?

[risomed]

@madaketproductions Please tell me what's She Pec?

[B4inSF]

Ok This is SO funny! She acknowledges Meryl's amazing talent with such terrific humor. And good gravy, she delivers the tribute with such hilarious dry wit!

I wonder if Nora had help from the writer Bruce Vilanch?

AND just think of the roles Meryl has had since this 2004 tribute!!...Keep on keeping on, Meryl!

Maybe one day Hollyweird will wake up to 'women of a certain age'--you are the trailblazer!

[AnaisAndAbsinthe]

@B4inSF - "I wonder if Nora had help from the writer Bruce Vilanch?"

Nora Ephron needs no help from anyone.

She is a genius.

The end.

[WTFitsCandy]

Hahaha oh how i love Nora and Meryl ! <33 :)

[poeticjournalism]

hahahahah omg this is amazing

[IzzyJG99]

Nora's one of the best and most underrated directors, writers and producers in Hollywood. I wish she would do more stuff.

[oohlalaladior]

Hahahaha! So funny- best speech of the night! Love nora and meryl! :L x

[Latteke1Elatje]

<333

[breedak]

Great speech. Very witty.

[raphie2]

You nailed it, nora! meryl is capable of portraying almost any role and she'll be quite convincing! she's amazing! : ))

[giggiwearsprada]

what is she refering to at 0:58 with the parking lot?

[hnkstl]

I loved the vid - but I caught what you mentioned....& I was wondering to what she meant.

[jl1100]

heartburn

[giggiwearsprada]

oh really? but "if your husband is cheating on you with a carhop" is also supposed to be heartburn, isnt it?!

[Lynderzz]

Nora cracks me up. She sounds like she's drunk!

[Streeperno1]

I agree you cant get anyone more versitile than Meryl, she really looks into what shes doing and discovers who the person is inside out! xxx

[Shalimar1]

Thanks so much for explaining Tianobrothers!

[tianobrothers]

I would say the WITTIEST and most wonderful tribute speech Ive ever heard. Ephron is a genius paying tribute to another genius.

[thejoojoo]

I would have Meryl Streep play me.

[pun123]

so funny meryl brings out the best in people

[EJperfection]

WOW... And i thought that the speech of Jim Carrey was the best of that night! I was WRONG Now i say that this speech have equal greatness!!

EXCELENT! 1:08 - 1:17 LOL and the final part "She turn out to be a 63 year old asian woman name chi pak" HAHAHA

Yeah... Chi Pak WE ALL HONOR YOU

[Querzeo]

Watch Tracy Ulman's speech. It´s also very, very funny! Specialy because of her expressions!!

[az12382]

The Glorious Meryl Streep!!!

[Shalimar1]

O that was so funny! But I didn't understand the last joke, can someone explain this to me? With the woman she turned out to be, is that also a known woman or something?

[tianobrothers]

Ephron meant is that the "true" Meryl is actually an old decrepit Chinese woman. So, the Meryl Streep we see off camera is only ALSO just a character she puts on. The speech is Ephron's way to create real impact on Streep's versatility. Hope I have explained it properly?

[softcelltainted22]

oh my god that was priceless!!!!!!!!!!!!!! lmfao

this speech could almost be used for cate blanchett too. streep and blnhett dude, two of the fucking best we'll ever see.

[Querzeo]

I absolutely agree!!!!!!

But I add Kate Winslet to those two!

:-D

[softcelltainted22]

oh total-fucking-ly. Kate is my favourite ever. it's just that blanchett is infamous for playing famous people and playing them to the tee lol.

[Siladh1el]

This is one of the best speeches I've ever heard. Really impressive

[NoNoNeverLetGo]

Hope Nora is the director taking the honor for Meryl Streep starring in her film and taking her third Oscar for it.

And The Oscar goes to Chi Pak!

[osbournefan23]

Haha I love them both :)

[jlw1119]

Adore Adore And Luv Luv Meryl Streep...Fav's, "Out Of Africa," "One True Thing," "Devil Wears Prada," "Momma Mia," "The Hours," WELL, Just Everything She Does-Period!!! And Nora Ephron, to have her writers eye, perspective and her sense of HUMOUR....Wow, it's Always Dead On Perfection! xoxoxo

[studio54jojo]

you should see heartburn, its brilliant and underrated.

[bella3987]

hahahahah hilarious! chi pak...LOL

[KatieDerry]

I LOVE MERYL STREEP !!

Nora Ephron Has The Same Bday As Me

19th May :D

[alexahaller]

What does the ending mean? I don't get it...

[nikeeweston]

she is talking about how good an actress she actually is

[shortcake134]

it means that meryl is so good at acting that shes fooled the entire world into thinking shes 56, white, and that her name is meryl streep =D (when in fact according to nora, shes 63, asian, and her name is chi pak)

[bery237]

I would like to know what is thinking don about, when he hears these words.:)

[ANewEarth07]

LMFAO

[MullallyFan1023]

Chi Pak, we honor you.  OMG, Nora Ephron, too good! Meryl cracking up is too funny!

[spacedog1996]

The lats part threw me off for sure lol

[DeathBecomesHeather]

god, i love both of these women, this speech makes me cry with laughter, its pure brilliance. These to are amazing, lovely people! :) x

[bear1989s]

Ephron and Streep are gods...impeccable timing, charm, grace, talent--like the OLD glamor of Hollywood. They DO make them like that today--just not many of them. Ephron could have been a stand-up comic--she is gifted.

[maidmoira]

loved heartburn, and nora 's speech,thou i didn't like bewitched

[missjezy]

That speech is Meryl all over! and Nora just brilliant speech!! I LOVED IT!!

[anole123]

PERFECT, so funny... Nora is right :))))

[jjones81963]

Soooo funny, such clever writing! I have watched it more than 20 time and still laugh

[Merylfan034]

Does anyone know the title to the song they play at the beginning.??

[Streeperz]

Coming Around Again - Carly Simon

[drlee2]

Wow, this was the tribute I thought I'd like the least and probably like it the most!

[Merylfan034]

That was the funniest speech I've ever heard in my life.! I love Meryl and Nora. Really great people.

[studio54jojo]

heartburn! such an underrated movie

[AtenRa]

Simple. Classy. Brilliant. Hilarious.

Nora rocks.

[JoannaZjonestreep]

aaaah! perfeeect!

[meavus6]

meryl loooks sooooo cute and sweet like you just cant help fall in love with here in these videos :)

[philtwo]

I love this video but can anyone please help me! Every time I watch it I see the woman at 1:47 and I cannot think who she is but I recognise her! Can anyone tell me who she is please! Thank you for any help you can give!

[kme1961]

Mimi Rogers - the frist mrs. Tom Cruise

[lifeisgreat89]

hahahahhahahaha

[Moondancer883]

HAHAHAHHAHA THAT was adorable!!!

[merylstreeplover1]

If a dingo eats your baby call meryl...this is in book love it!!love meryl!!!!

[merylstreeplover1]

this is in book

[rex1873]

lovely lovely speech! ha ha ha ha ha

[PAMPUSKA99]

What a funny and witty speech! I love Silkwood and Heartburn and can't wait to see Julie & Julia where Nora and Meryl worked again together.

[loneweaver]

When it comes to "Julie & Julia" you won't be disappointed. It's SOOOOOOO going to be GREAT!! And MErylhad such fun with it and it really shows. ENJOY!!

[Love4MerylStreep]

NORA! <333

[ilriaoo]

Meryl Streep I love you..... kiss Italy...

[merylstreepisgreatx3]

HAHAHAA i loveee Chipatt!!!! <333

[risomed]

Can you tell me who is Chipatt,please.

[merylstreepisgreatx3]

shes refering to meryl but idk what she means lol sorryy

[alita031]

Best speech of all! I love how you can hear Meryl laughing out loud

[Elzibubb]

LOL!

[quen4evr]

GREAT Tribute!!! Meryl is The best! Nora's tribute is so funny!!!

[gracebrown01]

What a brilliant tribute, one of the best I have heard about Meryl.

Love Meryl!

[EntFan1]

I love Nora Ephron's movies!!! They're bomb. Silkwood is my favorite movie of Meryl! And Nora is a hoot!! Meryl is the best- what can I say.

[jammyjo610]

the best creative tribute I ever heard....from anyone for anybody....superb Nora

[LucyLouCoolKid]

i love totally love meryl streep she is like awsomeee :)

i would love to meet her and talk for hours with her :D:D

love you the streepster xxxxx

[ansoka3]

HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAAHAHHAHAHAHA­AHAHAHHAHAHA!!!!!!!!!!!!! this is sooooo funny!!!! xD

[DonnaMammaMia]

Lmao, love meryl xx

[XoXmerylstreepXoX]

lol....hahaha...

this is hiiiiiiiiiiiiilarious.....

oh i love meryl......really beautiful!!

[HellOnHeelsx3]

That so FUnny!

Meryl is the best i love her!!

[HectorBarbossa]

I love Meryl Streep!

[philbabe]

LOL! that was EPIC!

am gonna call meryl if i don't feel like playing me. hahaha!

[prumott08]

this was awesome

[khimali]

"if the dingo eats your baby, call meryl.."

LOL

[StephanieSmith92]

I love this soo much, I swear i have seen it like a gazillion times its soo funny!

[MissStreep]

FUNNYYYYYYYYYYYYYYY

[jmmlse]

Oh my God!!! hahhaaaaaaaaaa hilarious..

[VictoriaN012]

..."if the dingo eats your baby call Meryl" lol nora ephron is hilarous

is it possible that you can put the speeches from clarie danes and carrie fisher?

[Mammamiacrazy123]

Chee pack, haaha

[MerDerAdd]

i'm from germany and i don't understand what she is saying at the end about the meeting in the trailer. can somebody write it down or explain it?