Maggie Gyllenhaal
Maggie Gyllenhaal, 2004
Born	Maggie Ruth Gyllenhaal November 16, 1977 (1977-11-16) (age 30) Lower East Side, New York, New York, USA
Occupation	Actress
Domestic partner(s)	Peter Sarsgaard
Awards won Other Awards BSFC Award for Best Actress 2002 Secretary

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She is the daughter of director Stephen Gyllenhaal and screenwriter Naomi Foner, and the older sister of Jake Gyllenhaal. Gyllenhaal began her acting career in a film directed by her father, and later achieved recognition in her own right playing her real-life brother's on-screen sister in the cult hit Donnie Darko. Gyllenhaal made her breakthrough in the sadomasochistic romance, Secretary, for which she received a Golden Globe nomination.^[1] Stephen Roark Gyllenhaal (pronounced as IPA: , born October 4, 1949 in Cleveland, Ohio) is an American film director and poet. ... Naomi Foner Gyllenhaal is the wife of Stephen Gyllenhaal and mother of Maggie Gyllenhaal and Jake Gyllenhaal. ... Jacob Benjamin Gyllenhaal[1] (born December 19, 1980) is an Academy Award-nominated American actor. ... Donnie Darko is a 2001 drama/psychological thriller/science fiction film written and directed by Richard Kelly. ... Flogging demonstration at Folsom Street Fair 2004. ... While most films have some aspect of romance between characters (at least as a subplot) a romance film can be loosely defined as any film in which the central plot (the premise of the story) revolves around the romantic involvement of the storys protagonists. ... Secretary DVD Secretary is a 2002 romantic black comedy film based on a short story from Bad Behavior by Mary Gaitskill. ... The Golden Globe Award The Golden Globe Awards are American awards for motion pictures and television programs, given out each year during a formal dinner. ...

Gyllenhaal has chosen an eclectic range of roles, from indie films such as Sherrybaby, for which she was also nominated for a Golden Globe, to the romantic comedy Trust the Man and big-budget studio films such as World Trade Center and The Dark Knight. An independent film, or indie film, is a film that is produced outside, independent, of the Hollywood Studio system. ... Movie poster for Sherrybaby Sherrybaby is a 2006 drama film written and directed by Laurie Collyer. ... Romantic comedy films are movies with light-hearted, humorous dramatic stories, centered around romantic ideals such as a true love able to surmount most obstacles [1] or the perfect couple. Romantic comedy films are a sub-genre of comedy films as well as of romance films. ... Trust the Man is a film starring David Duchovny and Julianne Moore. ... World Trade Center is a dramatic film based on the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center towers of New York City(NY), USA, released by Paramount Pictures on August 9, 2006. ... The Dark Knight is an upcoming 2008 American superhero film based on the fictional DC Comics character Batman. ...

Gyllenhaal is a politically active Democrat^[2] and like her brother and parents supports the American Civil Liberties Union. Gyllenhaal participated in anti-war demonstrations in the lead-up to the US-led invasion of Iraq^[3] and achieved some notoriety for being quoted as saying America was "responsible in some way" for the 9/11 attacks.^[4] Federal courts Supreme Court Circuit Courts of Appeal District Courts Elections Presidential elections Midterm elections Political Parties Democratic Republican Third parties State & Local government Governors Legislatures (List) State Courts Local Government Other countries Atlas  Politics Portal      Further information: Politics of the United States#Organization of American political parties The Democratic... The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) is an American organization consisting of two separate entities: the ACLU Foundation, a non-profit organization that focuses on litigation and communication efforts, and the American Civil Liberties Union which focuses on legislative lobbying and does not have non-profit status. ... There have been considerable protests against the Iraq War in the buildup to and following the 2003 invasion of Iraq. ... This article is about the 2003 invasion of Iraq. ... A sequential look at United Flight 175 crashing into the south tower of the World Trade Center The September 11, 2001 attacks (often referred to as 9/11—pronounced nine eleven or nine one one) consisted of a series of coordinated terrorist[1] suicide attacks upon the United States, predominantly...

Biography

Early life

Gyllenhaal was born in New York City, the daughter of film director Stephen Gyllenhaal and film producer and screenwriter Naomi Achs.^[1] Gyllenhaal's father was raised in the Swedenborgian religion and is a descendant of the Swedish noble Gyllenhaal family; her last Swedish ancestor was her great-great-grandfather, Anders Leonard Gyllenhaal.^[5] Her mother is from a New York City Jewish-American family, and is the ex-wife of Eric Foner, a history professor at Columbia University. New York, New York and NYC redirect here. ... Stephen Roark Gyllenhaal (pronounced as IPA: , born October 4, 1949 in Cleveland, Ohio) is an American film director and poet. ... Cover to Bee Season Naomi Foner Gyllenhaal (born Naomi Achs on March 15, 1946 in New York City) is an American screenwriter. ... Swedenborgianism is the ecclesiastical organization of beliefs developed from the writings of Emanuel Swedenborg (1688 – 1772). ... Gyllenhaal is a Swedish noble family descended from the cavalry Lieutenant Nils Haal (d. ... New York, New York and NYC redirect here. ... American Jews, or Jewish Americans, are Jews who are American citizens or resident aliens. ... Eric Foner (born February 7, 1943 in New York City) is an American historian. ... Alma Mater Columbia University is a private university in the United States and a member of the Ivy League. ...

Gyllenhaal grew up in Los Angeles and graduated from the Harvard-Westlake prep school. While there, she attended a semester away program in Vershire, Vermont called The Mountain School. She graduated from Columbia University in 1999 with a BA in literature and Eastern religions and spent a summer studying at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Arts.^[6] Flag Seal Nickname: City of Angels Location Location within Los Angeles County in the state of California Coordinates , Government State County California Los Angeles County Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa (D) Geographical characteristics Area     City 1,290. ... Harvard-Westlake School is a secular, independent, coeducational college preparatory day school located in North Hollywood, Los Angeles, California with approximately 1,600 students enrolled in grades 7 through 12. ... The Mountain School The Mountain School of Milton Academy is a selective independent semester program that provides academically motivated high school juniors from across the country the opportunity to live and work on an organic farm in rural Vermont. ... Alma Mater Columbia University is a private university in the United States and a member of the Ivy League. ... Categories: United Kingdom-related stubs | Performing arts education in London ...

Career

Gyllenhaal's first film roles were directed by her father: Waterland (1992), her feature film debut, A Dangerous Woman (1993), and Homegrown (1998); the latter two also featured her brother. After graduating from college, she had a number of supporting roles, in such films as 40 Days and 40 Nights, Riding in Cars with Boys and Cecil B. DeMented. Paper Magazine has described these roles, including her casting as Donnie Darko`s sister opposite real-life brother Jake, as "the girl you're not supposed to notice".^[6] Homegrown is a 1998 comedy / thriller film. ... 40 Days and 40 Nights is a comedy film that was directed by Michael Lehmann and written by Rob Perez in 2002. ... Riding in Cars with Boys is a 2001 movie based on the book of the same name, about a woman who overcame difficulties including being a teen mother to earn a masters degree. ... Cecil B. Demented is a 2000 cult film directed by John Waters. ... Donnie Darko is a 2001 drama/psychological thriller/science fiction film written and directed by Richard Kelly. ...

Gyllenhaal's break-out role was in the black comedy Secretary (2002), a film about two people who embark on a mutually fulfilling BDSM lifestyle. The film earned Gyllenhaal widespread acclaim including a Golden Globe nomination, and marked the first time Gyllenhaal performed full frontal nudity on camera. Although impressed with the script, Gyllenhaal initially had some qualms about doing the film, which she believed could deliver an antifeminist message. But after carefully discussing the script with the film's director, Steven Shainberg, she agreed to join the project.^[7][8] Although insisting Shainberg did not exploit her, Gyllenhaal has said she felt "slightly taken advantage of" and in agreeing to do certain scenes she "conceded in a way that maybe in retrospect I wish I hadn't."^[6] This article is about a tone of comedy. ... Secretary DVD Secretary is a 2002 romantic black comedy film based on a short story from Bad Behavior by Mary Gaitskill. ... Collars are a commonly used symbol of BDSM and can be ornamental or functional. ... The Golden Globe Awards are American awards for motion pictures and television programs, given out each year during a formal dinner. ... Nudity or nakedness is the state of wearing no clothing. ... Steven Shainberg is a director and producer. ...

Gyllenhaal then had a series of supporting roles in films such as the Spike Jonze/Charlie Kaufman comedy Adaptation., and Mona Lisa Smile starring Julia Roberts. She also appeared in smaller independent films such as John Sayles's Casa de los Babys, and Criminal with John C. Reilly and Diego Luna. Another notable appearance was in Happy Endings in which she played a singer, and recorded songs for the movie's soundtrack. She also recently played a love interest of Harold Crick, played by Will Ferrell, in Stranger Than Fiction. For the musician and bandleader, see Spike Jones. ... This article or section does not cite its references or sources. ... For other uses, see Adaptation (disambiguation). ... Mona Lisa Smile is a 2003 American film that was produced by Revolution Studios and Columbia Pictures, directed by Mike Newell, written by Lawrence Konner and Mark Rosenthal, and starring Julia Roberts, Maggie Gyllenhaal, Kirsten Dunst, and Julia Stiles. ... Julia Fiona Roberts (born October 28, 1967) is an Academy Award-winning American film actress and former fashion model. ... Photo of John Sayles by Robert Birnbaum John Thomas Sayles (born September 28, 1950) is an independent American film director and writer who frequently takes a small part in his own and other indie films. ... Casa de los Babys is a 2003 film written, directed, and edited by filmaker John Sayles. ... Criminal is a 2004 film based upon the Argentinian film Nine Queens. ... John Christopher Reilly (born May 24, 1965) is an Academy Award-nominated American actor. ... Diego Luna (born Diego Luna Alexander on December 29, 1979) is a Mexican actor. ... Cast Lisa Kudrow - Mamie Toll Steve Coogan - Charley Peppitone Jesse Bradford - Nicky Kunitz Bobby Cannavale - Javier Duran Maggie Gyllenhaal - Jude Jason Ritter - Otis McKee Tom Arnold - Frank McKee David Sutcliffe - Gil Palmer Laura Dern - Pam Ferris Sarah Clarke - Diane ... John William Ferrell (born July 16, 1967)[1] is an Emmy- and Golden Globe-nominated American comedian, actor and writer who first established himself as a cast member of Saturday Night Live, and has since gone on to a successful film career, starring in the comedies A Night at the... Stranger than Fiction is a 2006 American comedy-drama film. ...

Gyllenhaal has also appeared in theatre. She starred as Alice in the Mark Taper Forum production of Patrick Marber's Closer, and performed at the Taper in a production of Tony Kushner's Homebody/ Kabul. Kushner gave Gyllenhaal the role in Homebody/ Kabul on the strength of her performance in Closer.^[9] The Mark Taper Forum is a small (<1000 seats) theater-in-the-round (thrust stage) at the Los Angeles Music Center. ... Patrick Marber (born 19 September 1964) is an English playwright, director, actor and Academy Award nominated screenwriter. ... Closer is the second play written by Patrick Marber. ... Tony Kushner (born July 16, 1956) is an award-winning American playwright most famous for his play Angels in America, for which he was awarded the Pulitzer Prize. ... Closer is the second play written by Patrick Marber. ...

In April 2003, Gyllenhaal spoke at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill in her first college speaking engagement. Her comments focused on criticisms of the film industry and what her experience had been like thus far. The following year Gyllenhaal was invited to join the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences.^[10] Pickford Center for Motion Picture Study in Hollywood, California Founded on May 11, 1927 in California, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (AMPAS) is a professional honorary organization dedicated to the advancement of the arts and sciences of motion pictures. ...

Besides acting, she has modeled for Miu Miu, Reebok and Agent Provocateur,^[11] and was the first person to record the first unabridged audiobook version of Sylvia Plath's novel, The Bell Jar. Miu Miu is a clothing line from the Prada fashion house, begun in 1992, and headed by Miuccia Prada. ... Reebok International Limited is a British producer of athletic footwear, apparel, and accessories and is currently a subsidiary of Adidas AG. The name comes from Afrikaans/Dutch spelling of rhebok, a type of African antelope or gazelle. ... This article is about the lingerie brand. ... Cassette recording of Patrick OBrians The Mauritius Command done by Patrick Tull An audiobook is a recording that is primarily of the spoken word as opposed to music. ... Sylvia Plath (October 27, 1932 – February 11, 1963) was an American poet, novelist, and short story writer. ... The Bell Jar is American writer Sylvia Plaths only novel, which was originally published under the pseudonym Victoria Lucas in 1963. ...

During 2007, she has been working on The Dark Knight, the sequel to Batman Begins, in which she replaces Katie Holmes as Rachel Dawes.Gyllenhaal was also set to play "Suky" inThe Private Lives of Pippa Lee but pulled out before filming began. She has been replaced by Maria Bello. The Dark Knight is an upcoming 2008 American superhero film based on the fictional DC Comics character Batman. ... For the video game based on the film, see Batman Begins (video game). ... Kate Noelle Katie Holmes[1] (born December 18, 1978) is an American actress who first achieved fame for her role as Joey Potter on The WB television teen drama Dawsons Creek from 1998 to 2003. ... Rachel Dawes is a fictional character created for the 2005 Batman film Batman Begins. ... Maria Elaine Bello (born April 18, 1967) is an American actress. ...

Personal life

Gyllenhaal has been in a relationship with actor Peter Sarsgaard since 2002. They announced their engagement in April 2006.^[12] They have a daughter, Ramona, born on October 3, 2006, and reside in Brooklyn, NY.^[13] Sarsgaard is close friends with her brother Jake. Peter Sarsgaard (born March 7, 1971) is a Golden Globe Award-nominated American film and stage actor. ... is the 276th day of the year (277th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2006 (MMVI) was a common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. ...

In November 2007 Maggie volunteered to help raise funds for Trickle Up,^[14] a non-profit organization that helps people take the first steps out of poverty by helping them start a microenterprise. In the latest fundraising campaign Maggie helped design and promote a necklace that sells for $100, with all proceeds going to the charity.^[15] A microenterprise is a type of small business. ...

Controversy

Gyllenhaal drew fire for a comment made during an interview with NY1 at the 2005 Tribeca Film Festival where she suggested that the United States was somewhat responsible for the September 11, 2001 attacks. She remarked, "I think America has done reprehensible things and is responsible in some way..." In response to the criticism, she issued a statement saying that 9/11 was "an occasion to be brave enough to ask some serious questions about America's role in the world" and that it was "useful as individuals or nations to ask how we may have knowingly or unknowingly contributed to this conflict." She pointedly denied saying that the 9/11 attacks were deserved.^[16] Gyllenhaal later said that she regretted her comments, and asserted that film interviews were not the "right place" to discuss politics.^[17] Gyllenhaal also said that she had "nothing but gratitude and admiration" for firefighters and that she should have "been more gentle and more thoughtful" in her comments.^[18] NY1 (pronounced New York One) is a twenty-four hour news channel available exclusively to over two million cable television customers within the five boroughs of New York City, nearby Bergen County, New Jersey, Mount Vernon in Westchester County as well as Time Warner Cable systems throughout New York State. ... Robert De Niro and Jane Rosenthal 2005 The TriBeCa Film Festival was founded in 2002 by Jane Rosenthal and Robert De Niro in a response to the September 11, 2001 attacks on the World Trade Center and the consequent loss of vitality in the TriBeCa neighborhood in Manhattan. ... A sequential look at United Flight 175 crashing into the south tower of the World Trade Center The September 11, 2001 attacks (often referred to as 9/11—pronounced nine eleven or nine one one) consisted of a series of coordinated terrorist[1] suicide attacks upon the United States, predominantly...

Gyllenhaal eventually met with Port Authority officer Will Jimeno and his wife, Allison, whom Gyllenhaal depicted in the 2006 film World Trade Center. Gyllenhaal said she would have left the project if the Jimenos wanted, but Allison Jimeno expressed that she and her husband were comfortable with her and "had no problem with her in [the] movie."^[19] Will Jimeno of the New York PAPD Will Jimeno is a Port Authority Police officer of Colombian origin who survived the World Trade Center attack on September 11th. ... World Trade Center is a dramatic film based on the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center towers of New York City(NY), USA, released by Paramount Pictures on August 9, 2006. ...

Filmography

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References

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External links

• Maggie Gyllenhaal at the Internet Movie Database
• Maggie Gyllenhaal at Yahoo! Movies
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