Meryl Streep and Don Gummer were indeed one of Hollywood’s most enduring couples. They separated in 2017 after 45 years of marriage, but their separation was not widely publicised until recently.
Despite their split, they have maintained a respectful and amicable relationship, with Streep and Gummer continuing to support each other’s professional and personal lives.
The reasons behind their separation have not been detailed publicly, but they have both focused on their individual lives and careers since then.
Meryl Streep and Don Gummer marked their 45th wedding anniversary on September 30, even though they have been separated for six years.
Despite no longer being romantically involved, they have remained supportive partners and continue to be involved in each other’s lives, both personally and professionally.
Their enduring friendship and mutual respect are evident in their continued support for each other.
“Don Gummer and Meryl Streep have been separated for more than 6 years, and while they will always care for each other, they have chosen lives apart,” Streep’s representative confirmed.
Meryl Streep’s decision to continue wearing her wedding band has certainly caught the attention of fans, highlighting the complexity of her relationship with Don Gummer.
Despite their separation, Streep has maintained a strong commitment to her family, which includes their four children: Henry Wolfe, Mamie Gummer, Grace Gummer, and Louisa Jacobson.
In a 2022 Vogue interview, Streep emphasized her dedication to her family, underscoring that their bond remains important even as their romantic relationship has ended.
“There’s no road map on how to raise a family: It’s always an enormous negotiation,” she said to the publication, highlighting the importance of “goodwill and willingness to bend — and to shut up every once in a while.”
Back in 2012, Meryl dedicated her Best Actress Oscar to her husband.
“First, I’m going to thank Don because when you thank your husband at the end of the speech they play him out with the music, and I want him to know that everything I value most in our lives, you’ve given me,” she said at the time.
