The "Into the Woods" actress has been married to sculptor Gummer - with who she has four children - for 36 years, reported Contactmusic.
"We're kind of the perfect odd couple. Don is a man of few words - I'm the one who keeps up a constant stream of chatter in the house. He listens very patiently and then goes back to his work. He also loves me as I am, eager and overactive, even at this age," she said.
"Women should not have any stigma attached to them if they choose to pursue careers. Life is about choices and I'm very happy with mine," she said.