The pair, who share four children together, tied the knot six months after they met in 1978.

Meryl Streepand her husband, Don Gummer, separated more than six years ago,PEOPLEreports.

Despite their separation, Streep has continued to wear her wedding ring the past few years.

Meryl Streep and Don Gummer

Meryl Streep and Don Gummer.Steve Granitz/WireImage

They were married six months later.

“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.”

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