Meryl Streep Rocks the Australian Premiere of Mamma Mia!

Apparently, Meryl Streep is a fan favorite with the Australian crowd! According to an article in the Herald Sun, the attendees of the Melbourne Central premiere of Mamma Mia! (opening in theaters July 18) "...gave [Streep] a standing ovation. Streep, in turn, waved regally and blew kisses to her fans." That's what I call a rep!

Unlike most major international movie stars, who leave before their screening in Australia starts to be schmoozed by film company minders at expensive restaurants, Streep stayed for the entire film, appearing to be genuinely interested in the reaction the movie would get from the Melbourne audience. At the post-screening party, people working on the premiere had to "...sign forms stating they were not to approach [Streep]... and could only speak to her if she spoke to them first." DUDE!

If you just can't wait for the movie to come out, and you're in the Big Apple, you can go see the live show on Broadway! I remember when I saw the show when I was quite little in Toronto... Party in the house!!!!

So, hats off to Meryl Streep, who truly knows how to work a crowd :-D