When Meryl Streep Supported Patricia Arquette: Boyhood actress Patricia Aquette’s winning speech left the audience wanting for more. Bagging the prestigious Oscar for Best Supporting Actress, Patricia gave a speech demanding a support from fellow actors to support the cause of equal wages for women in the industry, “It’s our time to have wage equality — once and for all.” To which she received uproar of appreciation especially from Meryl Streep and Jennifer Lopez. Now when Meryl Streep seconds you, whom else do you need?