This is Louisa Jacobson, the youngest daughter of Meryl Streep

Louisa Jacobson Gummer is the youngest daughter of the amazing Meryl Streep and the American sculptor Don Gummer. She is also an actress. In fact, we can see her in HBO's 'The Gilded Age'. Julian Fellowes, creator of the successful 'Downton Abbey', is behind this show. Let's get to know Louisa a little more.

Born on June 12, 1991 (she's a Gemini!), Louisa followed in her mother's footsteps by studying acting. Here, she's with her mom and dad, who have since split up. In Hollywood, she uses the surname Jacobson, which is her middle name, because there is another actress called Louisa Gummer.

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Her sisters, Mamie Gummer and Grace Gummer, are also actresses. The latter starred with her mother in the successful film 'The House of the Spirits'. The movie was based on Isabel Allende's novel, and Grace took on the role of Clara, who was the younger version of the character played by her mother. Hey also have a brother, Henry, who is a musician.

To avoid being associated with her parents, she calls herself Louisa Jacobson. That way, she can make her way in Hollywood through talent alone and without relying on her family connections.

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Louisa Jacobson Gummer, after attending Poly Prep Country Day School, graduated with a BA in Psychology in 2013 from Vassar College. She later enrolled at the British American Drama Academy in Oxford and the Yale School of Drama, graduating with an MFA in acting.

Louisa Jacobson Gummer took her first steps as an actress on the stage. As a model, she started her career by signing with the IMG agency. Through this partnership, she has been able to pose in adverts for giants like Christian Dior.

'The Gilded Age', released in early 2022, was her breakout role. As a result of this series, many people have become fans of this talented young actress.

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Initially, 'The Gilded Age' was conceived as a spin-off of 'Downton Abbey'. But in subsequent years the project has been revised and there seems to be no connection to the other series.

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'The Gilded Age' is a television series with a total of 10 episodes. A second season has been confirmed, to the delight of fans around the world.

It tells the story of Marian Brook (Louisa Jacobson Gummer), the orphaned daughter of a southern general, who moves to New York at the end of the 19th century. She ends up at the house of two aunts, played by Christine Baranski and Cynthia Nixon; respectively, Leonard's mother in 'The Big Bang Theory' and Miranda from 'Sex & The City'.

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Throughout the first season, Marian is accompanied by the mysterious Peggy Scott. Both young women are forced to navigate the class system and conflicts between old and new money.

In addition to the aforementioned Christine Baranski and Cynthia Nixon, we can enjoy the performances of Carrie Coon, Morgan Spector, Taissa Farmiga, Harry Richardson, Nathan Lane and Blake Ritson.

Considering that this was Louisa's first lead role, it is impressive that it's in a huge HBO production. Not to undermine her talent, but her status as a nepo baby probably didn't hurt.

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Regarding her personal life, Louisa Jacobson Gummer seems to have a very close relationship with her family. In some interviews, Meryl Streep has admitted to hearing her children talking on the phone at least every other day. Also, Louisa likes to spend her weekends with her family whenever she can.

Louisa has been linked to Jonathan Higginbotham, shown here, who she reporedly met at drama school. But the young acterss remains quite private when it comes to her personal life.

Still in her early 30s, the daughter of Meryl Streep has the opportunity and talent to establish herself in the world of acting and carve out a successful career.

Will she do as well as her talented mother?

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