The two also acted together in what would be Cazale’s final film,The Deer Hunter.

“By her devotion to John, I knew she had great courage” (viaPeople).

Initially, Streep and Gummer settled for exchanging letters as Gummer was traveling.

Meryl Streep posing with husband Don Gummer

Not long after his return, Streep moved into Gummer’s apartment while she filmedKramer vs. Kramer.

Six months later, they were married (viaPeople).

And it would appear that neither of their careers has taken a backseat.

Meryl Streep and family during her Kennedy Center Honors in 2011

Conversation is the key to a successful marriage."