Meryl Streep: cinema icon and devoted mother. All about her first marriage and family
18 february 2025 в 11:13
Meryl Streep, 75 years old, is a name familiar to all movie lovers. She has starred in iconic films from «The Devil Wears Prada» to «Mamma Mia!», and the star continues to impress audiences with her talent. Recently, Meryl Streep made a special appearance at the 50th anniversary of Saturday Night Live, where she made her debut in a sketch alongside Pedro Pascal, Woody Harrelson, and Kate McKinnon.
In addition to her impressive career, Meryl has been a devoted wife for many years. She is proud of her four adult children, including Grace Gummer, 37, Mamie Gummer, 40, «Golden Age» star Louisa Jacobson, 32, and her only son Henry Wolfe, 44. Ahead of the 81st Golden Globe Awards ceremony on January 7, 2024, here is everything you need to know about Meryl’s first marriage and her family.
The blonde actress married her first and only husband, Don Gummer, now 77, in 1978. Their relationship was one of the longest marriages in Hollywood, lasting almost four decades. Although the actress mostly kept the details of her marriage private, she opened up in an interview for Good Housekeeping in 2008.
«Motherhood, marriage — it’s all about balance», - Meryl explained at the time. «Especially when you have a job that you find fulfilling. It’s a challenge, but the best kind of challenge». Don and the Hollywood legend met in the same year they got married, and were introduced to each other by Meryl’s brother, Harry Streep III, as reported by TODAY.
Although their marriage lasted almost 40 years, the love between Meryl and Don faded when they quietly ended their relationship in 2017. Despite the split, the public was not aware of their divorce until many years later, in October 2023. «Don Gummer and Meryl Streep have been living separately for over 6 years, and while they will always care for each other, they have chosen lives apart», - a source close to the duo told Page Six at the time.
Meryl continued to wear her wedding ring for many years after the split, according to the same source, and even displayed it at an event during the announcement of the divorce. Despite her decision to continue wearing the wedding ring, Meryl and Don were last seen together on the red carpet during the Oscars ceremony in 2018.
As mentioned earlier, Meryl gave birth to four children with her ex-husband Don during their relationship. Recently, all four of her adult children were photographed with their famous mother at the Academy Gala on December 3, 2023. Many years ago, Meryl opened up to Good Housekeeping about her parenting style. «I teach my children, I don’t listen», - she joked at the time. «Teach and send them off to learn»
In addition to her impressive career, Meryl has been a devoted wife for many years. She is proud of her four adult children, including Grace Gummer, 37, Mamie Gummer, 40, «Golden Age» star Louisa Jacobson, 32, and her only son Henry Wolfe, 44. Ahead of the 81st Golden Globe Awards ceremony on January 7, 2024, here is everything you need to know about Meryl’s first marriage and her family.
The blonde actress married her first and only husband, Don Gummer, now 77, in 1978. Their relationship was one of the longest marriages in Hollywood, lasting almost four decades. Although the actress mostly kept the details of her marriage private, she opened up in an interview for Good Housekeeping in 2008.
«Motherhood, marriage — it’s all about balance», - Meryl explained at the time. «Especially when you have a job that you find fulfilling. It’s a challenge, but the best kind of challenge». Don and the Hollywood legend met in the same year they got married, and were introduced to each other by Meryl’s brother, Harry Streep III, as reported by TODAY.
Although their marriage lasted almost 40 years, the love between Meryl and Don faded when they quietly ended their relationship in 2017. Despite the split, the public was not aware of their divorce until many years later, in October 2023. «Don Gummer and Meryl Streep have been living separately for over 6 years, and while they will always care for each other, they have chosen lives apart», - a source close to the duo told Page Six at the time.
Meryl continued to wear her wedding ring for many years after the split, according to the same source, and even displayed it at an event during the announcement of the divorce. Despite her decision to continue wearing the wedding ring, Meryl and Don were last seen together on the red carpet during the Oscars ceremony in 2018.
As mentioned earlier, Meryl gave birth to four children with her ex-husband Don during their relationship. Recently, all four of her adult children were photographed with their famous mother at the Academy Gala on December 3, 2023. Many years ago, Meryl opened up to Good Housekeeping about her parenting style. «I teach my children, I don’t listen», - she joked at the time. «Teach and send them off to learn»
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