Daily News & Analysis | Actress Meryl Streep reveals how Malala Yousafzai inspired her new role Daily News & Analysis The multiple Oscar-winner will be seen playing the role of Emmeline Pankhurst, the leader of British suffragette movement in Suffragette. When asked what inspired her, Streep told Time Out, "Malala Yousafzai and her classmates in Pakistan." In reply to ... Malala Yousafzai inspires Meryl Streep Meryl Streep regrets lack of time spent with friends Meryl Streep says career affected her friendships |