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The Oscar-winning actress, 68, revealed details of the story on Wednesday night while speaking in a statement at the Committee to Protect Journalists' 27th annual International Press Freedom Awards in New York City.

Without saying when it took place or who was to blame, she said she was left no choice but to wait for the 'blows' to stop.

She a second incident when she saved another woman who was being attacked by a 'thug'.

Again, without identifying the victim, she said Cher 'was there' and watched as she 'went nuts'.

Recalling the first attack, Streep said candidly: 'I was lucky because my instincts served me well.

In one instance, I played dead and waited until the blows stopped, watching. People say you do, from about 50ft above, as I was beaten.

'In the second instance, someone else was being abused and i just went completely nuts and went after this man. Ask Cher, she was there.'