Louisa Jacobson Gummer, daughter of Hollywood icon Meryl Streep and sculptor Don Gummer, has publicly come out as a lesbian, marking a significant moment during her mother’s recent 75th birthday celebrations. The 33-year-old actress shared intimate snapshots on social media alongside her producer girlfriend, Anna Blundell, captioning the post with heartfelt sentiments and pride emojis.
Known professionally as Louisa Jacobson, she posted the photos during a weekend celebrating her mother’s milestone birthday on June 22, which garnered admiration from followers for the timing of her public declaration. Louisa, who graduated from the Yale School of Drama with an MFA in acting, is recognized for her role as Marian Brook in HBO’s period drama series “The Gilded Age.”
Support poured in from fans and colleagues, including Oscar-winner Ariana DeBose, who lauded Louisa with the comment “live queen.” Previously, in 2022, Louisa was romantically involved with actor Jonathan Higginbotham, whom she met during her time at Yale.
In a statement to Vanity Fair, Louisa reflected on dating within the acting community, emphasizing the shared challenges and understanding with her partners. She expressed, “It’s great in a way. We share this strange career together and can complain about the same things. He knows so deeply what it is that I do.”
The news comes amidst Meryl Streep and Don Gummer’s announcement of their separation after 45 years of marriage, revealing they have been living apart for over six years. Despite their split, the couple remains committed to their family, which includes four children: Henry, Mamie, Grace, and Louisa.
Louisa Jacobson continues to make strides in her acting career, earning acclaim for her performances on stage and screen. She was nominated for a Screen Actors Guild Award in 2023 for her role in “The Gilded Age” and is set to make her big-screen debut in the upcoming A24 romantic comedy “Materialists,” alongside stars like Dakota Johnson and Chris Evans.
Her partner, Anna Blundell, has carved her own path in the fashion industry, producing campaigns for top brands like Tory Burch, Chloe, and Anne Hathaway’s recent collaboration with Versace.
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