Meryl Streep
Mary Louise Streep (born June 22, 1949) is an American actress of theater, television, and film. She is widely regarded as one of the best living American film actresses. Streep made her professional stage debut in The Playboy of Seville (1971), before her screen debut in the television movie The Deadliest Season (1977). In that same year, she made her film debut with Julia (1977). Both critical and commercial success came quickly with roles in The Deer Hunter (1978) and Kramer vs. Kramer (1979) followed by, among others, Sophie's Choice (1982), Out of Africa (1985), Mamma Mia! (2008), The Iron Lady (2011), and August: Osage County (2013). Streep has received 18 Academy Award nominations, winning three, and 28 Golden Globe nominations, winning eight, more nominations than any other actor in the history of either award. Her work has also earned her two Emmy Awards, two Screen Actors Guild Awards, a Cannes Film Festival award, five New York Film Critics Circle Awards, two BAFTA awards, two Australian Film Institute awards, five Grammy Award nominations, and a Tony Award nomination, among several others. She was awarded the AFI Life Achievement Award in 2004 and the Kennedy Center Honor in 2011 for her contribution to American culture through performing arts, the youngest actor in each award's history. President Barack Obama awarded her the 2010 National Medal of Arts. Streep has been married to Don Gummer since 1978 and has four children: Henry, Mamie, Grace, and Louisa. Daughter Mamie Gummer has also begun a successful career on television.
Damian Whitewood
Damian Whitewood (born August 7, 1974) is an Australian dancer and former dancesport competitor. He started dancing at the age of 10 and has been Australian Champion, WA State Champion and Australasian Champion in Ballroom and Latin American styles. He has also represented Australia in the Worlds Youth Latin in Germany, the Worlds Youth Ballroom in Russia and was a semi-finalist at the Blackpool International Championships in the UK. In 2000, he stopped competing to become a cast member of the popular stage show Burn the Floor. He's been touring with the production ever since. Career highlights along the way have been sharing the stage with the likes of James Brown, Shirley Bassey and Deep Purple in Monte Carlo. He has appeared on Dancing With The Stars in Australia and America and So You Think You Can Dance in Australia and Holland. He was paired with Pamela Anderson on the tenth season of Dancing With The Stars and on the eight season of Bailando por un sueño. Whitewood has since appeared on the Australian Dancing series since 2012, making the finals both times with singers Danielle Spencer and Tina Arena. Damian was also caught in a controversy when blamed for breaking up partner Danielle Spencer with her then husband, actor Russell Crowe.
Damian's previous DWTSGame partners include: Jessica Alba (finalists) and Zooey Deschanel.
Damian's previous DWTSGame partners include: Jessica Alba (finalists) and Zooey Deschanel.
Meryl Streep & Damian Whitewood
Week 1: Cha-Cha-Cha: Video Killed The Radio Star - The Buggles: 20
Week 2: Paso Doble: Gold On The Ceiling - The Black Keys: 20
Week 3: Quickstep: Let's Face The Music And Dance - Frank Sinatra: 24
Week 4: Viennese Waltz: Someone Somewhere Tonight - Kellie Pickler: 23
Week 5: Samba: Party In The USA - Miley Cyrus: 21
Week 2: Paso Doble: Gold On The Ceiling - The Black Keys: 20
Week 3: Quickstep: Let's Face The Music And Dance - Frank Sinatra: 24
Week 4: Viennese Waltz: Someone Somewhere Tonight - Kellie Pickler: 23
Week 5: Samba: Party In The USA - Miley Cyrus: 21
TOTAL: 108
AVERAGE: 21.6
AVERAGE: 21.6