Meryl Streep & Don Gummer – 41 years

John Cazale, Meryl Streep’s partner, died in 1978. The same year Meryl met and married Don Gummer. Gummer was born on December 12, 1946 in Louisville, Kentucky. He and Streep both studied at Yale University, where Gummer received a bachelor of arts and a master of arts degree, and she received a master of fine arts in 1975. Meryl Streep stated that the secret of a happy marriage is willingness to yield and kindness, and even willingness to“shut up occasionally”.

They were blessed with a daughter, Grace Gummer, who also, like her mom, has made TV appearances such as an FBI agent in Mr. Robot. Meryl mentioned Don in her speech at the 2012 Academy Awards where she won Best Actress for Julie & Julia. She expressed her gratitude and told everyone how much she appreciated Don for giving her everything she values in life. Her degree of being grateful for Don’s presence in her life is beyond words.