Streep 'proud to play Thatcher'

Meryl Streep says she is proud of her portrayal of former Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher in her new movie The Iron Lady, and alled the role a "privilege" to play.

Streep even attended sessions at the House of Commons earlier this year to help prepare for the shoot.

Streep told the Daily Mail that the role was gruelling, but said the effort was worth it. "It took a lot out of me, but it was a privilege to play her, it really was," she said.

"It was one of those rare, rare films where I was grateful to be an actor and grateful for the privilege of being able to look at a life deeply with empathy. There’s no greater joy."