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Meryl Streep's daughter Louisa Jacobson speaks out after being praised for ‘iconic’ way she came out to public

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Published 15:30 4 Feb 2025 GMT

Meryl Streep's daughter Louisa Jacobson speaks out after being praised for ‘iconic’ way she came out to public

The Gilded Age star debuted her girlfriend Anna Blundell in June 2024

Rhianna Benson

Rhianna Benson

In June of last year, Louisa Jacobson was heaped in praise after publicly announcing her sexuality in the most 'iconic' of ways.

Now, the 33-year-old - who just so happens to be the daughter of Hollywood legend Meryl Streep - has addressed the viral moment, revealing she's since received 'so much support' from other members of the LGBTQ+ community.

Louisa Jacobson received mass praise last year (Nina Westervelt/Variety via Getty Images)
Louisa Jacobson received mass praise last year (Nina Westervelt/Variety via Getty Images)

For those in need of a reminder, The Gilded Age front-woman Louisa hard-launched her girlfriend on her movie star mum's birthday last summer.

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Sharing a series of snaps alongside producer Anna Blundell on 22 June 2024, she captioned the post: "Blessed to be entering the Joyful New Era bb."

And while you might have expected fans to accuse her of stealing her mother's thunder in making the announcement on the day she did, the move actually went viral online.

Many dubbed the news a 'win for the girls', while others simply congratulated the happy couple.

One fan gushed in the comments: "The lesbians stay winning! Happy pride!"

Another added: "Omg no way. A win for the girls all the way omg omggg."

Meanwhile, actor Ella Hunt said: "absodamnlutely!!!!"

Someone else applauded: "COMING OUT AT YOUR MOM’S BIRTHDAY IS SO ICONIC."

Louisa came out on her mother's birthday (Instagram/@louisa_jacobson)
Louisa came out on her mother's birthday (Instagram/@louisa_jacobson)

As we say, Louisa has since issued a response to the praise she received while speaking to People at the Human Rights Campaign 2025 Dinner in New York at the weekend (1 February).

Ahead of being awarded the HRC Visibility Award for her contribution to LBGTQ+ representation, the actor admitted she was 'so, so grateful and thankful' for the support that her fans have shown her.

Discussing the accolade, Louisa - who is the youngest of Streep and Don Gummer's children, alongside siblings Henry Wolfe, 45, Mamie, 41, and Grace, 38 - admitted: "I was surprised because I had only recently come out.

"It’s such a brilliant opportunity to speak about visibility and what it means to this community and what it means to me."

She went on to gush: "I am so lucky to work in the industry that I do. That I'm in a community of artists who also identify as LGBTQ."

"So it’s just a warm, lovely welcome that I am blessed to have," Louisa added. “I don’t take that for granted."

Later in the evening, she gave a speech where she described her vulnerability as a strength.

The star spoke at the prestigious awards (Craig Barritt/Getty Images for Human Rights Campaign)
The star spoke at the prestigious awards (Craig Barritt/Getty Images for Human Rights Campaign)

"To be visible is to be vulnerable," Louisa explained. "Unfortunately, vulnerability is often seen as a weakness. But in truth, it’s one of the most powerful tools that we have for connection.

"As an actor, I’ve learned that the most powerful performances happen when the actor allows themselves to be revelatory - when they drop the mask and stand in the raw truth of who they are."

She continued: "It’s the same in life. The moments where we drop the mask and allow ourselves to be seen, those are the moments when we truly connect with others."

Speaking to People, Louisa was also asked what she and her other-half have planned for one another's Valentine's celebrations and revealed they'll be going dancing.

We're not crying, you are.

Featured Image Credit: Kevin Mazur/WireImage

Topics: Celebrity, US News, LGBTQ,

Rhianna Benson
Rhianna Benson

Rhianna is an Entertainment Journalist at LADbible Group, working across LADbible, UNILAD and Tyla. She has a Masters in News Journalism from the University of Salford and a Masters in Ancient History from the University of Edinburgh. She previously worked as a Celebrity Reporter for OK! and New Magazines, and as a TV Writer for Reach PLC.

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