Meryl Streep and her husband Don Gummer have confirmed their separation, revealing that they’ve been living apart for more than six years. The spokesperson for Streep conveyed this information to Sky News, expressing that while they still have affection for each other, they’ve chosen separate lives.
The acclaimed actress and the American sculptor were married in 1978 and share four children – Henry, Mamie, Grace, and Louisa – who’ve all followed their mother’s footsteps into the world of acting. They’re also proud grandparents, with Grace recently welcoming a child with Grammy-winning British musician Mark Ronson.
Meryl Streep, aged 74, and Don Gummer, aged 76, last made a public appearance together at the 2018 Oscars. Notably, Streep was seen wearing her wedding ring at the Princesa de Asturias Awards in 2023.
The couple’s love story began when they met, with Streep mourning the loss of her boyfriend and co-star from “The Deer Hunter,” John Cazale, who had been battling lung cancer. In her 2012 Oscar acceptance speech for Best Actress, awarded for her role in “The Iron Lady,” Streep offered heartfelt gratitude to her husband, saying, “First, I’m going to thank Don because when you thank your husband at the end of the speech, they play him out with music. I want him to know that everything I value most in our lives you’ve given me.”
This news was originally reported by the US outlet Page Six. Meryl Streep’s recent projects include roles in comedy-mystery series “Only Murders In The Building,” drama “Let Them All Talk,” and the Netflix satire “Don’t Look Up.” The iconic star, known for her performances in films like “Mamma Mia!” and “The Devil Wears Prada,” boasts 21 Academy Award nominations, with her winning roles encompassing the legal drama “Kramer Vs. Kramer,” the psychological film “Sophie’s Choice,” and her portrayal of Margaret Thatcher in “The Iron Lady.”