Grammys 2024: Meryl Streep arrives late at Grammys and kisses Trevor Noah ... as she and son-in-law Mark Ronson are both nominated for honors

Streep, 74, arrived a few minutes tardy to when the broadcast beganHost Trevor Noah, 39, improvised as he welcomed acclaimed actress to show She was nominated for Best Audio Book, Narration, and Storytelling Recording 

Meryl Streep was a few moments late as she attended the 2024 Grammy Awards Sunday at the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles.

The three-time Academy Award-winner, 74 – whose son-in-law is musical artist Mark Ronson, 48 – was flagged down by the show’s host Trevor Noah, 39, as she made her way to her table at the event.

Streep was nominated for a Grammy Sunday, as well as her son-in-law Ronson (who is wed to Streep’s daughter Grace Gummer, 37), but neither prevailed in their respective categories.

Noah pointed out Streep’s empty chair and noted that she would be in attendance: ‘She is going to be in this chair. I can’t believe Meryl Streep is here. I really can’t believe it!’

At that point, The Devil Wears Prada actress made her way in, donning a white top and white pants while blowing kisses as fans applauded her arrival.

Meryl Streep, 74, was a few moments late as she attended the 2024 Grammy Awards Sunday at the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, and flagged down by host Trevor Noah, 39, upon her arrival at her table

Noah posed with Streep as she made her way into the proceedings

Said Noah: ‘What? You thought I was lying? You don’t have to apologize to me. Meryl Streep, yes!

She gave Noah a hug and kiss as she greeted him before retreating to her seat.

‘Do you know what that means?’ Noah said. ‘This Grammys is gonna win an Oscar. I don’t know how, but we just did it. I’d like to thank both academies!’

Streep had been nominated in the category for Best Audio Book, Narration, and Storytelling Recording for her work on Big Tree, a book by Brian Selznick.

She lost to former First Lady Michelle Obama, who prevailed for her work on the recording of her book The Light We Carry: Overcoming in Uncertain Times.

Others nominated in the category included Senator Bernie Sanders for It’s OK to Be Angry About Capitalism; music producer Rick Rubin for The Creative Act: A Way of Being; and Star Trek’s William Shatner for Boldly Go: Reflections on a Life of Awe and Wonder.

Streep has past won three Academy Awards, for her work in the films Kramer vs. Kramer, Sophie’s Choice and The Iron Lady. She has also captured three Emmy awards for her work on projects including Angels in America, Holocaust and Five Came Back.

While not an EGOT winner, the talented entertainer has been in the discussion for one, as she was nominated for Grammys on six occasions prior to Sunday, and did receive a Tony nomination for her performance in the play 27 Wagons Full of Cotton in 1976.

The iconic actress was the center of attention at Sunday’s Grammy Awards in LA

Noah pointed out Streep’s empty chair and noted that she would be in attendance: ‘She is going to be in this chair. I can’t believe Meryl Streep is here. I really can’t believe it!’

At that point, The Devil Wears Prada actress made her way in, donning a white top and white pants while blowing kisses as fans applauding her arrival

Said Noah: ‘What? You thought I was lying? You don’t have to apologize to me. Meryl Streep, yes!’

Streep gave Noah a hug and kiss as she greeted him before retreating to her seat.

The stars were pictured in an embrace following Streep’s arrival at the ceremony

This year SZA tops the nominations with a total of nine nods, including Album of the Year, Record of the Year, and Song Of The Year. Taylor Swift follows close behind with six nominations, and will also be competing against SZA in the three aforementioned categories.

The majority of Swift’s nominations were for her acclaimed album Midnights and its single Anti-Hero, which earned some of the best reviews of her career.

That track is up for Record of the Year, a category that honors the artists who recorded the song and its producers and engineers, as well as for the Song of the Year category, which honors songwriters. SZA’s track Kill Bill has also been nominated in both categories.

Swift has already made history in the Album of the Year category, currently tied for three previous wins with music legends Frank Sinatra, Paul Simon and Stevie Wonder.

However, she is now poised to become the first-ever person to win the category four times if Midnights ends up victorious this year.

Billie Eilish and Miley Cyrus are also both up for six awards. Eilish’s nominations include Song and Record of the Year for her hit single from the Barbie soundtrack, What Was I Made For? while Cyrus has the chance to win her first ever Grammy this year with her nominations.

Her track Flowers is up for Record and Song of the Year, while her album Endless Summer Vacation has been nominated for Album of the Year.

Olivia Rodrigo is another major name in competition for a trophy. Rodrigo – who has already won three Grammys – has been nominated for six awards this year, including Album Of The Year, Record Of The Year, and Song Of The Year.

The showbiz stalwart took the moment in stride at the luxe event Sunday

The Oscar-winning actress was applauded by attendees upon her arrival

The quick-thinking Noah ad-libbed a brief exchange with Streep into his segment

Streep had been nominated in the category for Best Audio Book, Narration, and Storytelling Recording for her work on Big Tree

Streep was posed with Billy Joel, her daughter Grace Gummer and son-in-law Mark Ronson

Other major nominees include jazz crossover artist Jon Batiste, the trio Boygenius (made up of Phoebe Bridges, Lucy Dacus and Julien Baker), Lana Del Rey, Janelle Monáe and Victoria Monét, who was nominated for Best New Artist and multiple awards for her album Jaguar II and its singles.

In addition to the big names celebrating career achievements, a host of celebrities are set to be presenting at the show.

Christina Aguilera, Lenny Kravitz, Lionel Richie, Mark Ronson, Maluma, Meryl Steep, Samara Joy, Taylor Tomlinson, and Oprah Winfrey have all been announced as presenters.

Audience members and viewers alike will also be treated to an array of incredible performances, with Billie Eilish, Billy Joel, Burna Boy, Dua Lipa, Luke Combs, Olivia Rodrigo, SZA, Travis Scott, and U2 slated to perform.

Folk music icon Joni Mitchell will also be performing for the first time ever at the Grammy awards this year. She too is up for an award for Best Folk Album Category for Joni Mitchel AT Newport [Live].