Mamie Gummer facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Mamie Gummer
Gummer in 2015
Born	Mary Willa Gummer (1983-08-03) August 3, 1983 (age 42) New York City, U.S.
Education	Northwestern University (BA)
Occupation	Actress
Years active	1986–present
Spouse(s)	Benjamin Walker ​ ​ (m. 2011; div. 2013)​ Mehar Sethi ​ ​ (m. 2019; div. 2025)​
Children	2
Parents	Don Gummer (father) Meryl Streep (mother)
Relatives	Henry Wolfe Gummer (brother) Grace Gummer (sister) Louisa Jacobson (sister) Mark Ronson (brother-in-law)

Mary Willa "Mamie" Gummer (born August 3, 1983) is an American actress known for her work in television, movies, and theater. She is the daughter of famous actress Meryl Streep and sculptor Don Gummer.

Gummer has starred in several TV shows. She played the main character in Emily Owens, M.D. and had a memorable role as lawyer Nancy Crozier in The Good Wife and its spin-off, The Good Fight. She has also appeared in movies like Evening (2007), Side Effects (2013), and Ricki and the Flash (2015). For her work in theater, she was nominated for a Drama Desk Award in 2016.

Early Life and Family

Mamie Gummer was born in New York City. She is the oldest daughter of actress Meryl Streep and sculptor Don Gummer. A sculptor is an artist who creates three-dimensional art. She grew up in Connecticut and Los Angeles with her older brother, Henry, and her younger sisters, Grace and Louisa, who are also actresses.

For high school, Gummer went to Miss Porter's School and later graduated from the Kent School in Connecticut. She then studied theater and communications at Northwestern University and graduated in 2005.

Acting Career

First Steps in Acting

Gummer's first time on screen was when she was just a toddler. She appeared with her mother in the movie Heartburn. To protect her privacy, she was credited under the name Natalie Stern. Even at only 20 months old, her performance was praised by critics.

After college, she began her professional acting career on the stage. In 2005, she performed in an off-Broadway play called Mr. Marmalade. Off-Broadway theaters are smaller than Broadway theaters and often show new or experimental plays. Her performance was so good that she won a Theatre World Award.

Movies and Television

Gummer at the 2010 Heart Truth fashion show

Gummer's first movie role as an adult was a small part in The Hoax (2006). In 2007, she acted with her mother again in the movie Evening. In the film, she played the younger version of her mother's character.

In 2008, she appeared in the HBO series John Adams, which was about the second U.S. president. That same year, she made her debut on Broadway in a play called Les Liaisons Dangereuses.

From 2010 to 2015, she played the clever lawyer Nancy Crozier on the popular TV show The Good Wife. She returned to play the same character in the spin-off show, The Good Fight. In 2012, she had the lead role in the medical drama Emily Owens, M.D.

Gummer in the "Make It Fair" video, 2015

Recent Work

In 2015, Gummer starred in the play Ugly Lies the Bone. Her performance earned her a nomination for a Drama Desk Award. She also had a main role in the TV series The Collection in 2016.

More recently, she played Lucy Purcell in the third season of the HBO crime drama True Detective in 2019. She has also done voice acting for the animated series Blood of Zeus.

Personal Life

Gummer was married to actor Benjamin Walker from 2011 to 2013.

In 2018, she became engaged to writer Mehar Sethi. They were married in February 2019. They have a son, who was born in 2019, and a daughter, born in 2021. The couple's marriage ended in 2025.

Gummer also dedicates her time to helping others. She has worked with charities like the Women's Refugee Commission, which helps refugee women and children.

Selected Work

Here is a list of some of Mamie Gummer's roles in movies, television, and theater.

Film

Television

Theater

Awards and Nominations

See also

In Spanish: Mamie Gummer para niños