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Streep and Williams to battle for Bafta

Meryl Streep’s portrayal of Margaret Thatcher and Michelle Williams’s role as Marilyn Monroe have put them head-to-head at this year’s Baftas.

Streep and Williams to battle for Bafta

Tue, 17 Jan, 2012 - 08:03

Meryl Streep's portrayal of Margaret Thatcher and Michelle Williams's role as Marilyn Monroe have put them head-to-head at this year's Baftas.

US actress Streep is up for best actress for her portrayal of the former UK prime minister.

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