Meryl Streep and Don Gummer made waves with their recent news of splitting after spending a remarkable 45 years together.

The 69-year-old, a three-time Oscar victor with 21 nominations to her name, tied the knot with Don Gummer, 72, more than four decades ago.

Throughout the years, he has consistently accompanied her to numerous public events, graciously allowing the spotlight to shine on the star of films like Kramer vs. Kramer, The Iron Lady, and The Devil Wears Prada.

Meryl Streep and Don Gummer's relationship timeline:

1978: Meryl Streep meets Don Gummer:

Streep and Gummer were introduced to each other via her brother, Harry Streep III, following the passing of her boyfriend John Cazale from lung cancer in March 1978.

1978: Meryl Streep marries Don Gummer:

The former couple married within a year of their first meeting and they exchanged vows in September 1978, choosing to have their wedding ceremony in Streep's parents' garden at their residence.

1979: Meryl Streep and Don Gummer welcome their first child:

Their first child, a son named Henry Wolfe Gummer, was born on November 13, 1979, to Streep and Gummer.

1983: Meryl Streep and Don Gummer welcome their second child:

On August 3, 1983, Streep and Gummer celebrated the birth of their second child, a daughter they named Mary Willa, affectionately known as Mamie Gummer. She became an actor.

1985: Meryl Streep and Don Gummer make a move to Connecticut:

In June 1985, the couple made the decision to move their expanding family to Salisbury, Connecticut, as reported by the New York Times.

Looking back on this chapter of her life, Streep shared with the Sydney Morning Herald in June 2019 that the 25-year duration she spent in Connecticut was among the "most joyful periods" in her entire life.

1986: Meryl Streep and Don Gummer welcome their third child:

On May 9, 1986, Streep and Gummer celebrated the birth of their third child, a daughter named Grace Gummer and she also pursued a career in acting.

1991: Meryl Streep and Don Gummer welcome their fourth child:

On June 12, 1991, Streep and Gummer celebrated the arrival of their fourth child, a daughter named Louisa Jacobson Gummer.

2002: Meryl Streep offers infrequent insights on her marriage in an interview with Vogue magazine:

Streep has rarely discussed her relationship in the public eye over the years.

Nevertheless, in 2002, when questioned by Vogue about the key to her enduring marriage, she responded, "Goodwill and willingness to bend—and to shut up every once in a while.”

She stated, “There’s no road map on how to raise a family: It’s always an enormous negotiation,” adding, “But I have a holistic need to work and to have huge ties of love in my life. I can’t imagine eschewing one for the other.”

2012: Meryl Streep thanks Don Gummer in Oscars acceptance speech:

During the 2012 84th Academy Awards, Meryl Streep secured her third Oscar, this time for her performance in The Iron Lady.

Following a lighthearted remark about her victory, Streep initiated her acceptance speech with a heartfelt dedication to her spouse.

2018: Meryl Streep and Don Gummer attend the Oscars together:

The twosome were captured in photographs at various times throughout the years, their last documented public appearance together seemed to occur during the 90th Academy Awards in March 2018.

2019: Meryl Streep stated that Don Gummer played an active role as a father:

While conversing with the Sydney Morning Herald, she described their parental role and emphasized the significance of teamwork, saying, “My husband Don was … very involved.”

2023: Meryl Streep and Don Gummer have been separated:

PEOPLE verified on October 21, 2023, that the couple privately concluded the romantic aspect of their relationship approximately six years ago and both live apart.