Meryl Streep and sculptor Don Gummer were long regarded as one of Hollywood’s most enduring couples. Married in 1978, they raised four children while balancing Streep’s legendary acting career with a private family life.
Fans were surprised when Streep’s representative revealed that the couple had been living separately for more than six years. Despite ending their romantic relationship, they handled the separation with dignity, maintaining mutual respect and a strong bond through their family.
Streep has often credited Gummer for supporting her career. During her 2012 Academy Award acceptance speech for The Iron Lady, she thanked him first, saying he had given her everything she valued most in life.
Meanwhile, Streep has remained creatively active, appearing in projects including Only Murders in the Building, Let Them All Talk, and Don’t Look Up.
Although their marriage came to an end after 45 years, their relationship continues to be remembered for its commitment, privacy, mutual respect, and the close family they built together.