Introduction
Grace Gummer is an American actress known for her versatile performances across television, independent films, and theater. She is the daughter of legendary actress Meryl Streep and sculptor Don Gummer, and has built her own reputation with strong supporting roles in acclaimed series and films.
Grace Gummer began her acting career in the late 2000s after graduating from Vassar College with degrees in art history and Italian. She first gained attention on stage and quickly moved into television and film, earning praise for her natural presence and emotional range.
Career
Early Debut: Started with a small role as a young version of her mother’s character in The House of the Spirits (1993, credited as Jane Grey). Her official acting career began in 2008 with theater work.
Theater Breakthrough: Made her Broadway debut in the 2011 revival of Arcadia, winning the Theatre World Award.
Television Success: Appeared in series like Gigantic (2010), The Newsroom, American Horror Story: Freak Show, Extant, Mr. Robot, and The Hot Zone.
Film Roles: Gained notice for her performance in Frances Ha (2012), and later starred in films such as Margin Call (2011), Standing Up, Falling Down (2019), The Long Dumb Road, and Beast of Burden.
Recent Work: Appeared in Springsteen: Deliver Me from Nowhere (2025) as Barbara Landau, had a guest role in All’s Fair (2025), and delivered a standout performance as Caroline Kennedy in the 2026 Ryan Murphy series Love Story: John F. Kennedy Jr. & Carolyn Bessette.
Family Life
Grace Gummer is the daughter of actress Meryl Streep and sculptor Don Gummer. She has one brother, Henry Wolfe Gummer (musician), and two sisters — actress Mamie Gummer and actress/model Louisa Jacobson. She was briefly married to actor Tay Strathairn (2019–2020). In 2021, she married British-American music producer Mark Ronson. The couple has two daughters.
Grace Gummer Net Worth
As of 2026, Grace Gummer’s net worth is estimated to be around $4 - 6 million. She has earned primarily through her acting roles in television, film, and theater.
Notable Achievements
- Theatre World Award for her Broadway debut in Arcadia (2011).
- Memorable supporting roles in critically praised projects like Frances Ha and Mr. Robot.
- Strong performance as Caroline Kennedy in the 2026 series Love Story, earning widespread praise.
- Part of one of Hollywood’s most respected acting families, carrying forward a legacy of strong, intelligent performances.