Meryl Streep and Kevin Bacon are two of the most acclaimed actors of their generation. They have both starred in numerous critically acclaimed films and have won numerous awards, including multiple Academy Awards.
Streep and Bacon first worked together on the 1994 film The River Wild. In the film, Streep plays Gail Harris, a white-water rafting guide who takes her family on a trip down a dangerous river. When they are taken hostage by two armed fugitives, Gail must use her skills and instincts to protect her family and escape. Bacon plays Wade, one of the fugitives.
The River Wild was a critical and commercial success, and it earned Streep and Bacon both nominations for the Golden Globe Award for Best Actress and Best Actor, respectively.
Streep and Bacon have never worked together again since The River Wild, but they remain two of the most respected actors in Hollywood. They are both known for their versatility and their ability to disappear into their roles. They are also both incredibly talented performers, and their work has been enjoyed by audiences around the world.