No wonder why Meryl Streep has been so famous in Hollywood. Her charms, looks, and acting skills have created a wave of magic in the entertainment industry. The diva broke the hearts of many when she got married to Sculptor Don Gummer on 30th September 1978. Since then she has been living happily with him and is a mother of four kids.
All of her kids have inherited some skills from her and are talented. One of her kids is Henry Wolfe Gummer aka Henry Wolfe who is an American singer and songwriter. However, he is primarily renowned to the world as the son of Meryl Streep and Don Gummer. So, what’s his unheard story that remained behind the curtain?
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Henry Wolfe Comes From a Star-Studded Family
When your mom is a famous actress and your dad is a famous sculptor, you will definitely find yourself in the celebrity world. The same thing happened with Henry Wolfe born on 13th November 1979 in New York, the USA as the son of sculptor Don Gummer and actress Meryl Streep.
Henry spent his entire childhood in Los Angeles and Connecticut with his sisters Grace Gummer, Mamie Gummer, and Louisa Gummer. Two of Wolfe’s sisters Grace and Mamie are into the full-time acting gig while his other sister Louisa Gummer has chosen the modelling career alongside acting. While his sisters followed in Meryl’s footsteps, Wolfe decided to follow what his heart says and became a musician.
Henry Dropped Out From University to Pursue Music
Henry Wolfe attended Hotchkiss School in Lakeville, Connecticut for schooling. Then he was admitted to Dartmouth College for further studies. Wolfe graduated from college in 2002. After graduation, he joined NYU’s Tisch School of the Arts with the hope to start an acting career. However, after spending two years at the university, he realized acting wasn’t his cup of tea. Henry then dropped out of the university in order to work in the field of music. In an interview with New York Daily News in 2011, the junior Gummer expressed his feelings and said:
“I had to decide whether I wanted to try and make it as an actor or as a musician. For me, music was more stimulating from day to day. It was something that I didn’t need to be working on a project to practice. I can do it whenever and I get satisfaction from completing songs that I never really got from acting.”
Henry Is Making a Name in the Music Industry on His Own
Henry has always been vocal about how hard he tried to make his own identity coming from a celebrity family. Despite having a guy with his own talent, he was only being judged as the son of brilliant actress Meryl Streep. Talking about the time when his popularity was being overshadowed by his mother’s stardom he told:
‘The fact that my mom is who she is can be overshadowing. Sometimes I worry that my story isn’t good enough. Sure, my mom is part of the story and I don’t get pissed when people ask me about her, but I wish I had something that could eclipse that as far as compelling storylines.‘
Nevertheless, his struggles paid well and is now a known musician in Hollywood. Wolfe began channelling his own artistic impulses when he received a guitar as his 14th birthday gift. Soon then he started writing songs. However, he officially embarked on his musical career when he formed an indie band called Bravo Silva with his friend after dropping out of the University. Meanwhile, the band got dissolved a year after they released an EP titled ‘July’ in 2004. After the band’s dissolution, Henry began exploring more honing his skills.
In an interview, he said:
“I found myself with the unique opportunity to expand my horizons as a songwriter. I no longer had to write songs that fit into a mold. I was free to move, literally and artistically.”
Wolfe headed back to Los Angeles where he spent his time playing jazz and pop standards on piano at a downtown lounge. He then immersed himself in the classic American Songs from the 1940s and ’50s. In 2009, Wolfe released two EPs: The Blue House and Wolfe Sings Field penned by Portland-based writer Peter Field.
Wolfe then got his first big break in 2011 with his first full solo album Linda Vista. The album was produced by Aaron Older and Nico Aglietti of Edward Sharpe and the Magnetic Zeroes. The album received positive critics from many including Rolling Stone Magazine. He was also titled ‘Artist to watch” by the Los Angeles Times.
Apart from this, he has also made his appearance as a musical guest on Jimmy Kimmel Live. Likewise, he also gave an in-studio performance with John Schafer for WNYC Soundcheck in 2011. His song ‘Stop the Train’ has been featured in her mother’s movie Julie and Julia. As per IMDB, his projects also include songs like ‘For the Turnstiles’ on the Ricki and the Flash soundtrack and Aslimor on Soundcloud.
Henry’s Acting Career was a Disappointment
Apart from making his presence in the musical world, Henry Wolfe has also tried his hands at acting. Though he couldn’t ace his acting career, he has a few projects to his name. He has appeared in the movies like Lying (2006), The Wait (2011), The Good Shepherd, and Wolfe with an E.
Henry is Married to Tamryn is Who is an Acupuncturist, Herbalist and Bodyworker
Wolfe is married to Tamryn Storm Hawker since 2019. As per her Instagram bio, Tamryn is a nationally licensed Acupuncturist, Herbalist and Bodyworker. She is a graduate of Summa Cum Laude from Dongguk University. Further, she also holds a degree in Holistic Nutrition and Complementary Medicine from the American College of Healthcare Sciences. After collecting some experiences in Vancouver, she shifted to Big Sur for further studies and joined Esalen Institute. She began formal training as a yoga teacher and massage therapist during these years.
By now, Tamryn has been working as a massage therapist and yoga teacher for more than ten years. With all the experiences she has gained, she has founded a foundation called “Green Empress Herbs” which sells products with traditional herb formulas.
Henry is Becoming a Father to Baby No. 2
Henry and Tamryn welcomed their first daughter Ida June Gummer in July 2020. They are soon becoming parents once again as the duo is expecting their second child. Tamryn announced the news of her second pregnancy on 15th February 2022 through a post on Instagram. She posted a picture of her with Henry and Ida holding a photo from the ultrasound to share the happy news.
Wolfe Doesn’t Highlight his Personal Life in Public
Even though Henry Wolfe has hogged the limelight, he prefers living a grounded life. Little to zero is known about his personal life. He somehow shares his whereabouts in his Instagram account with 4310 followers.