Legendary Hollywood actor Meryl Streep has split from her longtime husband Don Gummer after a whopping 45 years of marriage.

The news was not only shocking but what was even more eyebrow-raising is how the split is not something that took place recently. In fact, it happened more than six years ago but no one had a clue.

Both actors confirmed the news and how they are happy living apart from one another. Meanwhile, another statement was issued speaking about how they are both content with leading separate lives, and it was only a matter of time before the public knew more about this.

Now, it’s quite obvious that the word is out in the public and now fans are expressing their absolute heartbreak as this was not something that a lot of people saw coming for obvious reasons.

The pair first tied the knot in the year 1978 and they share four children together. Moreover, it was shocking to see the stars confirm the split now and how they will have the utmost love care, and respect for one another, despite leading separate lives.

“The bond we share will always be there. And while we may be living separately, the ties with the family will forever be strong”- they mentioned.

Sources from local media outlets confirmed how the pair looked happier than ever while attending the famous Oscar Awards in the year 2018.

There were no signs of any hiccups but little did anyone know what was really going on behind closed doors.

But there is certainly one important point that some insiders are raising that could have been a hint about how the couple was doing. And that was linked to how the duo were questioned about raising and family.

On that note, they spoke about how it was never an easy job and that it required a lot of negotiations.