Marriage to Benjamin Walker

Mamie Gummer began dating actor Benjamin Walker in 2008. After dating for approximately a year and a half, the couple got engaged in 2009. They were married in 2011 in a private ceremony attended by close friends and family. During their relationship, Walker was known to speak positively about Gummer, once mentioning in early 2013 how much she cared for him and how she had the right to worry about him. Moments like these, including instances of him texting her during press events, reflected a publicly affectionate dynamic.

Separation and Divorce

In early 2013, the couple announced their intention to separate. While the official reason behind their decision was not made public, speculation circulated in the media regarding possible causes. Some rumors suggested that Gummer was seen in the company of a colleague and that Walker may have been involved with someone privately. However, no confirmed evidence supported these claims, and such rumors quickly dissipated due to lack of substantiation.

Rumors and Public Speculation

Unverified reports also alleged that conflicting desires about starting a family may have contributed to the separation. According to tabloid claims, Walker was interested in having children sooner, while Gummer was focused on her career. These assertions were neither confirmed nor denied, and both parties declined to comment publicly on the matter, maintaining a degree of privacy throughout the process.