Meryl Streep Up For 2 Acting Nods At The Annual Satellite Awards

December 1, 2008 9:15 a.m. EST

Los Angeles, CA (CNS) - Meryl Streep has two chances of winning at the 13th Annual Satellite Awards. The veteran actress is nominated for two Best Actress awards for "Doubt" and "Mamma Mia!"

Her two films for the year both earned her an acting nod each, in the Drama category for her role as a Catholic nun in "Doubt," and in the Comedy or Musical category for her performance in "Mamma Mia!"

The actress, 59, will be competing against Angelina Jolie, Melissa Leo, Kristin Scott Thomas, Kate Winslett, and her "Devil Wears Prada" co-star Anne Hathaway for the acting award in the Drama category.

Sean Penn, who plays the late gay politician Harvey Milk in "Milk," is up for a Best Actor nomination in the Drama category. Leonardo Dicaprio , Mark Ruffalo, Richard Jenkins, Mickey Rourke, and Frank Langella are also competing.

Winners will be announced on December 14 in Los Angeles.