What Is Famous Sculptor and Meryl Streep’s Ex-Husband Don Gummer's Net Worth?

What Is Don Gummer's Net Worth?

Don Gummer, an American sculptor, is worth $80 million, per Celebrity Net Worth. Gummer is acclaimed for his sculptures, including table-top and wall-mounted pieces and free-standing bronze works. In the '90s, he incorporated materials like stained glass and aluminum in his works. He has held over two dozen solo exhibitions in the Midwest and East Coast since 1973, alongside participation in group shows. Art critic Irving Sandler commended Gummer for revitalizing classic abstract composition principles with a postmodern twist. He married actress Meryl Streep in 1978, but the couple announced their separation this month. 

Don Gummer's artistic journey

Don Gummer's artistic journey began with his first solo show in 1973. His works have been shown at prestigious museums and galleries across the world, from Artists Space in New York City to the Daniel Weinberg Gallery in Santa Monica, California, and even the Kitakyushu International Center in Japan. His "Fountain for Villa Astaldi" can be admired in the beautiful city of Rome, Italy, where his works have been showcased at Rome's Galleria delle Esposizioni Benucci. Gummer's works have been displayed at both solo and group exhibitions like Eight Sculptors at the Albright Knox Gallery, Art in Our Time at the H.H.K. Foundation for Contemporary Art, and A Sculpture on the Wall at the Aldrich Museum of Contemporary Art.

His commissioned works such as "Primary Compass" and "The Optimist" add depth to his portfolio with the monumental "Southern Circle" sculpture in Indianapolis serving as a testament to his artistic prowess.

Don Gummer's real estate 

In 1995, Streep and Gummer bought a New York City townhouse for $2.175 million, which they sold in 2005 for $9.1 million. In 2006, they purchased a four-bedroom penthouse in New York City for $10.13 million. They decided to list this property for sale at $25 million in 2018 but in September 2018, they lowered the asking price to $18.25 million. Ultimately, they accepted an offer of $16 million in February 2020. In December 2017, they acquired a mid-century-modern home in Pasadena, California for $3.6 million. Additionally, they own a 90-acre country home in Salisbury, Connecticut.

Personal life 

Don Gummer, born Donald James Gummer on December 12, 1946 in Louisville, Kentucky spent his childhood in Indiana with his mother, Dorothy Ann, father, William, and brothers Mark, William, Richard, Jack, and Steven. Don Gummer married Peggy Jenel Lucas on December 27, 1967, but they divorced in 1974.

On September 30, 1978, Don Gummer married actress Meryl Streep, and the couple welcomed four children together. Their daughters, Grace Gummer, Louisa, and Mamie Gummer, pursued careers in acting while their son, Henry Gummer is a musician. Grace Gummer is married to Grammy-winning record producer/DJ Mark Ronson. In October 2023, Don Gummer and Meryl Streep announced that they had been separated for six years and their publicist stated:

Don Gummer and Meryl Streep have been separated for more than 6 years, and while they will always care for each other, they have chosen lives apart."

FAQs

What are the works of Don Gummer? 

His early work concentrated on tabletop and wall-mounted sculpture. In the mid-1980s, he shifted his focus to large free-standing works, often in bronze. In the 1990s, he added a variety of other materials, such as stainless steel, aluminum, and stained glass.

Where is Don Gummer from?

Sculptor Don Gummer was born in Louisville, Kentucky in 1946 and was reared in Indiana.

Are Meryl Streep and Don Gummer separated?

Yes, Don Gummer and Meryl Streep have been separated for more than 6 years as of October 2023.