Louisa Jacobson

Early Life and Education

Louisa Jacobson was born in Los Angeles, California, on June 12, 1991, to actress Meryl Streep and sculptor Don Gummer. She is the youngest sibling among musician Henry Gummer and actresses Mamie Gummer and Grace Gummer. Jacobson pursued her undergraduate degree at Vassar College, majoring in psychology, and furthered her education in acting with a Master of Fine Arts from the Yale School of Drama. Her early interest in acting was nurtured through a summer program at the British American Drama Academy in Oxford.

Career Beginnings and Breakthrough

Jacobson's professional acting debut came with her role as Mary Dalton in Yale Repertory Theatre’s production of 'Native Son' in 2017. She then appeared in 'Member of the Wedding' at Williamstown Theatre Festival and played Juliet in 'Romeo and Juliet' at The Old Globe, where her performance was widely praised. In 2022, she made a significant leap in her career by starring in the HBO period drama series 'The Gilded Age', acting alongside Carrie Coon and Christine Baranski.

Personal Insights and Achievements

Despite the challenges of stepping into the entertainment industry with a renowned mother, Jacobson has made her own mark with her talent and dedication. She uses the surname 'Jacobson', her middle name, due to a Screen Actors Guild requirement for unique professional names. Her role in 'The Gilded Age' earned her and her castmates a nomination for the Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series in 2023.