Meryl Streep and Don Gummer have been separated for over 6 years, unravel their 45-year bond

Meryl Streep, an unparalleled presence in Hollywood, and her sculptor husband, Don Gummer, are undergoing a quiet transformation in their relationship. Recent revelations indicate that after 45 years of matrimony, the couple has lived apart for over six years. While fans were taken aback by the announcement, a representative for the Deer Hunter star stated, “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.” The sentiment mirrored Streep's own feelings. In the recent Princesa de Asturias Awards 2023, she was observed wearing her wedding ring, even though the duo was last spotted together at the 2018 Oscars.

Their love story has given birth to a rich legacy. The couple parented four children: singer-songwriter Henry Wolfe, and actresses Mamie Gummer, Grace Gummer, and Louisa Jacobson. This close-knit family grew up in the serene surroundings of a Connecticut compound in Salisbury. Moreover, the family tree has expanded with the birth of five grandchildren, enriching Streep and Gummer's lives even further.

Shared memories and the journey together

Their romance, which started with an introduction by Streep’s brother, Harry, in 1978, has been an inspiration for many. It was a time when Streep was grappling with the sudden demise of her boyfriend, John Cazale. Yet, the heartbreak led to a new chapter as Streep and Gummer tied the knot in the same year.

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Apart from their shared responsibilities as parents and grandparents, the couple also possessed joint assets. One notable shared property was a vast Tribeca loft in NYC, which they parted with in January 2020 for $15.8 million. Shortly after, Streep purchased a home in Pasadena, Calif.

Streep's career, glittering with 21 Academy Award nominations and three wins, often had Gummer as her unwavering pillar of support. During her acceptance speech for The Iron Lady in 2017, she took a moment to reflect on their journey together, beginning with, “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.”

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With their lives interwoven with memories, both public and private, the revelation of their separation is a testament to the unpredictability of relationships. But as Streep once mentioned in a 2002 Vogue interview, marriage is an “enormous negotiation.” Perhaps, for now, their paths have diverged, but the love and respect remain intact.

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