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Maggie Gyllenhaal Profile |
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Birth Date: November 16, 1977
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Birth Place: Lower East Side, New York, New York
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Birth Name: Maggie Ruth Gyllenhaal
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Height: 5'9"
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Maggie Gyllenhaal
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Maggie Gyllenhaal (pronounced jill-un-holl, it means "Golden
Hall" in Swedish) was born on November 16, 1977, in New York
City's Lower East Side. Maggie hails from a Hollywood family
-- her younger brother Jake has starred in movies like The
Day After Tomorrow; her mother, Naomi Foner, is a writer and
producer, famous for her Running on Empty screenplay; and
her father, Stephen Gyllenhaal, is a film director known for
his work on TV shows like Wasteland and The $treet.
Maggie acquired the acting bug early on. As a child, she
would perform at family events along with her brother, Jake.
Fortunately for her, the Gyllenhaal family moved to Los
Angeles while Maggie was still very young. Never one to
follow trends, Maggie's days at the posh L.A. prep school
Harvard-Westlake were rebellious, as she dyed her hair and
took to wearing thrift-store clothing in order to buck the
"prep school" scene.
Maggie Gyllenhaal began appearing in low-budget films (often
directed by her father and/or written by her mother) like
Waterland (1992) and A Dangerous Woman (1993), while in her
teens.
After high school, Maggie returned to New York City to
attend Columbia University and earned her B.A. in English
literature and Eastern religion. She complemented her
education with studies at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art
in London.
Both Maggie and Jake admit to a sibling rivalry throughout
their careers, wanting to outdo each other's fame with some
friendly competition. Though younger, Jake was involved in
box-office blockbusters such as City Slickers (1991) earlier
than Maggie.
Though she and her brother both appeared -- as brother and
sister, no less -- in 2001's cult hit, Donnie Darko, it was
Jake who got the juicier role as the title character.
Maggie finally experienced her breakthrough moment with the
2002 release of Secretary. It was the role that put her
face, body and acting skills on Hollywood's radar. As a
troubled woman with a predilection for sadomasochism, Maggie
received a lot of public acclaim and several awards
(including the National Board of Review Award for Best
Breakthrough Performance by an Actress and a Golden Globe
nomination for Best Performance by an Actress in a Musical
or Comedy).
Immediately afterward, Maggie was inundated with offers to
play similar roles but she turned them down, not wanting to
become typecast.
Still, her career took off and she appeared in successive
hits, like 40 Days and 40 Nights (2002), Adaptation. (2002),
Confessions of a Dangerous Mind (2002), and Mona Lisa Smile
(2003).
Her more recent projects include Criminal (2004), opposite
John C. Reilly, Happy Endings (2005) with Lisa Kudrow, and
The Great New Wonderful (2005).
Maggie is keeping busy with roles in Trust the Man (2005),
Shall Not Want (2005), Monster House (2006), and Stranger
Than Fiction (2006), where she will play alongside industry
legends Emma Thompson and Dustin Hoffman. |
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Older sister of Jake Gyllenhaal
Daughter of Stephen Gyllenhaal and Naomi Foner.
Earned a B.A. in English from Columbia University (1999)
Studied briefly at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Arts in
London
The first six movies she made (Waterland (1992); A Dangerous
Woman (1993); Shattered Mind (1996) (TV); The Patron Saint
of Liars (1998) (TV); Homegrown (1998); Resurrection
(1999/II) (TV)) were all directed by her father.
Attended the Louis Vuitton 150th Anniversary Celebration.
Attended the Dazed and Confused and Svedka Vodka Fashion
Week Party.
Attended the Olympus Fashion Week Fall 2004
Attended the Bradley Bayou / Halston Fall 2003 Collection.
During the 2003 Academy Awards, she wore a peace sign pin in
support of the organization Artists United to Win Without
War.
She co-hosted the Sundance Awards 2003.
Played sister to real-life brother Jake Gyllenhaal in the
movie Donnie Darko (2001).
Broke up with her artist boyfriend of five years during the
filming of Secretary (2002).
Has been in three movies with her brother Jake Gyllenhaal: A
Dangerous Woman (1993) (which was directed by their father),
Homegrown (1998) (which was directed by their father), and
Donnie Darko (2001).
Attended Cosabella at the Cabana Beauty Buffet Presented
with Allure Magazine
Attended Lions Gate Films Pre-Oscar Party 2004
Attended Lotus Throws Itself a 2nd Anniversary Bash
Attended the 10th Annual Premiere Women In Hollywood
Luncheon
Attended the 61st Annual Golden Globe Awards - InStyle/
Warner Bros Golden Globe Party
Attended the 61st Annual Golden Globe Awards HBO Party
Attended the Bradley Bayou / Halston Fall 2003 Collection -
LA Launch
Attended the Cirque Du Soleil Presents its Latest Touring
Production Varekai party
Attended the Costume Institute Dance: "Party of the Year"
Attended the Focus Features Golden Globes After Party
Attended the Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Fall 2003
Collections - Marc Jacobs - Front Row and Backstage
Attended the opening of Pradas New York Flagship Store
Attended the opening of Reaction Kenneth Cole's flagship
store
Attended the Opening of the 1st Los Angeles Equinox Fitness
Club
Attended the Proenza Schouler Maurice Villency Holiday Party
Attended the Vanity Fair "In Concert" Series Launch Party
Attended the Vanity Fair Oscar Party 2004
Attended the opening night of "Jumpers" April 25, 2004
Was born in New York City but grew up in Los Angeles where
she and her brother attended the prestigious
Harvard-Westlake prep school.
Her mother is a Golden Globe-winning, Oscar-nominated
scriptwriter. Her father is an Emmy-nominated director, her
grandmother is a doctor and her uncle is an acclaimed
historian at Columbia, the college she attended.
Niece of Eric Foner.
Was invited to join the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and
Sciences (AMPAS) after the 2004 Academy Awards.
Her mother is good friends, and was once the mentor of,
Laurie Collyer who wrote _Shall Not Want (2005)_ , in which
Maggie stars.
Her friendship with best friend Kirsten Dunst ended when
Dunst broke up with Maggie's brother Jake.
Was accompanied by Peter Sarsgaard to the Golden Globes
2003. They are dating ever since.
Graduated Harvard-Westlake (private) high school in North
Hollywood, California |
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