Meryl Streep daughters Grace Gummer and Louisa Jacobson made a rare public appearance together on June 9 at the Chanel-hosted Tribeca Festival Artists Dinner in New York. The actresses’ presence captured attention, as their resemblance to their famous mother, Meryl Streep, stood out to many guests and attendees, highlighting the family’s strong genetic similarities.
Style and Notable Careers Highlighted at the Event
Grace Gummer, known for her roles in productions such as American Horror Story and Frances Ha, arrived in a sheer black Chanel slip dress accessorized with a gold belt. She styled her blonde hair in soft curls, swept over one shoulder. Louisa Jacobson, acclaimed for her part in HBO’s The Gilded Age and the forthcoming Materialists, wore a gray wool two-piece ensemble with a funnel neck sweater and a matching mini skirt, and completed her look with a wavy, dark brunette updo.
Observers at the event noted the sisters’ striking features, such as pronounced cheekbones and piercing eyes, which closely resemble Streep’s appearance, especially reminiscent of Streep herself as a young actress in 1976 at the age of 27. Grace and Louisa are Meryl Streep and her ex-husband Don Gummer’s younger daughters; the couple’s eldest daughter is Mamie Gummer, who is 41 years old.
Maintaining Privacy and Navigating Industry Expectations
Despite their public appearances and successful acting careers, both sisters are known for seeking privacy. Grace explained her approach in an interview.
“I don’t know that there ever was a decision to be private,”
—Grace Gummer, Actress. She further described,
“I just tend to be this way.”
—Grace Gummer, Actress. Emphasizing her focus on her work over publicity, she added,
“I just want to be mutable and shiftable and known for my actual work, rather than, for example, where I was seen or what I wore on the red carpet.”
—Grace Gummer, Actress.
Louisa Jacobson discussed her own hesitations regarding an acting career and the challenges of public perception:
“[I knew] that if I chose my passion, which was acting, there would be many, many people who would feel like I didn’t deserve it,”
—Louisa Jacobson, Actress. She reflected on the pressure that comes with being recognized as a “nepo baby,” stating,
“Grappling with that is kind of difficult, but it’s just part of what it is to be a nepo baby.”
—Louisa Jacobson, Actress.
Notable Appearance Resonates with Fans and Industry
The sisters’ attendance at the Chanel Tribeca Festival Artists Dinner not only charmed onlookers with their style and poise but also reignited conversations surrounding the legacy of Meryl Streep and her family. This opportunity brought renewed attention to the individual careers of Grace Gummer and Louisa Jacobson, while also reinforcing the challenges and scrutiny faced by the children of celebrated stars as they carve their own paths in a demanding industry.
