Louisa Jacobson, daughter of acclaimed actress Meryl Streep, has made waves with a recent Instagram post where she appears to come out, celebrating “a new era of lesbian fashion.” The post featured a New York Times headline about the joyful new era, accompanied by images including herself, her girlfriend producer Anna Blundell, and an illustration of the ancient poet Sappho.
The announcement has been met with an outpouring of support from followers and celebrities alike. Oscar-winning actress Ariana DeBose, among others, praised Jacobson for her courage and style. This moment of personal revelation coincided with the weekend of Streep’s 75th birthday, adding a layer of familial significance to the public celebration.
Jacobson, who stars in HBO’s “The Gilded Age,” joins a growing list of LGBTQ+ actors who are out and proud. Her character, Marian Brook, navigates societal expectations in late-19th-century New York, reflecting the series’ broader themes of race, gender, and class. With the show’s renewal for a third season, Jacobson’s visibility as an openly lesbian actress adds a contemporary layer to the historical drama.
In an industry often marked by stringent public personas, Jacobson’s open celebration of her relationship and identity represents a significant step towards greater acceptance and representation in Hollywood.