Maggie Gyllenhaal
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Maggie Gyllenhaal

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Gyllenhaal at the 66th Golden Globe Awards
Personal information
Birth nameMargaret Ruth Gyllenhaal
Birth dateNovember 16, 1977(age 32)
Place of birthNew York City, New York, U.S.
OccupationActress
Years active1992 � present
SpousePeter Sarsgaard (2009 � present)

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Margaret Ruth "Maggie" Gyllenhaal ( ; born November 16, 1977) is an American stage and screen actress. She is the daughter of director Stephen Gyllenhaal and screenwriter Naomi Foner Gyllenhaal (née Achs) and the older sister of actor Jake Gyllenhaal. She made her screen debut when she began to appear in her father's films. Gyllenhaal later achieved recognition in a supporting role in the indie cult hit Donnie Darko (2001). She made her break-through role in the 2002 sadomasochistic comedy Secretary, for which she received critical acclaim and a Golden Globe nomination.

Gyllenhaal has appeared in an eclectic range of films, including the indie film Sherrybaby (2006), for which she was nominated for a Golden Globe, the romantic comedy Trust the Man (2006) and big-budget films such as World Trade Center (2006) and The Dark Knight (2008). She next starred in the 2009 musical-drama Crazy Heart, for which she received an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress nomination. Gyllenhaal has also appeared in theatrical plays, including Closer (2000) and television productions including Strip Search (2004).

Gyllenhaal has been in a relationship with actor Peter Sarsgaard since 2002. In 2006, the two became engaged and Gyllenhaal gave birth to their daughter, Ramona, on October 3, 2006. On May 2, 2009, she married Sarsgaard in Italy. She is a politically active Democrat and, like her brother and parents, supports the American Civil Liberties Union. Prior to the U.S.-led invasion of Iraq she participated in anti-war demonstrations. Gyllenhaal drew criticism in 2005 for her opinion that America was "responsible in some way" for the 9/11 attacks. She is actively involved in human rights, civil liberty, and anti-poverty campaigns.

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NorthJersey.com--Who's who: Emma Thompson, -Maggie Gyllenhaal-, Ralph Fiennes, Rhys Ifans, Maggie Smith. What's what: Thompson's magical nanny appears at the door of a harried ... - Date : Sun, 15 Aug 2010 06:09:52 GMT+00:00
This week in movies, TV and music - GoErie.com Tweet this news
GoErie.com--A mother (-Maggie Gyllenhaal-) and her three children live a peaceful existence on a farm until a couple of young cousins come to stay and run amok. ... - Date : Sat, 14 Aug 2010 04:04:20 GMT+00:00
Pair of Kids' Events Downtown This Weekend: Dora the Explorer and Nanny McPhee - blogdowntown (blog) Tweet this news
blogdowntown (blog)--On Sunday, August 15, the LA Conservancy is hosting a 2pm preview screening of "Nanny McPhee Returns," starring Emma Thompson, -Maggie Gyllenhaal-, ... - Date : Fri, 13 Aug 2010 19:07:39 GMT+00:00
Maggie Gyllenhaal revels in being a mom on and off screen - USA Weekend Tweet this news
USA Weekend--Just ask -Maggie Gyllenhaal-, whose 3-year-old daughter, Ramona, needed to be entertained during a recent trek to the Massachusetts coast for a family ... - Date : Fri, 13 Aug 2010 06:34:22 GMT+00:00
Emma Thompson gets Hollywood sidewalk star - San Jose Mercury News Tweet this news
San Jose Mercury News--AP British actress Emma Thompson, right, hugs friend -Maggie Gyllenhaal-, as she is honored with a Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in front of the Pig 'n ... - Date : Thu, 12 Aug 2010 06:51:35 GMT+00:00
Guys & gals of a certain age rule at the movies - myCentralJersy.com Tweet this news
myCentralJersy.com--The McPhee franchise goes for universal appeal with Ralph Fiennes, -Maggie Gyllenhaal- and Emma Thompson as Ms. McPhee. "The Tillman Story'' - The story of ... - Date : Fri, 13 Aug 2010 04:10:33 GMT+00:00
Last Night on Late NIght: Maggie Gyllenhaal Just Wanted Somebody to 'Touch Her Up' - New York Magazine Tweet this news
New York Magazine--The lovely -Maggie Gyllenhaal's- visit to The Late Late Show featured Mrs. Sarsgaard and Scottish born host Craig Ferguson reviewing a few words and phrases ... - Date : Thu, 12 Aug 2010 06:31:09 GMT+00:00
Peter Sarsgaard's Lovely Lunch Date - Celebrity Baby Scoop (blog) Tweet this news
Celebrity Baby Scoop (blog)--Ramona's mother is actress -Maggie Gyllenhaal-, whom Peter tied the knot with last year in a small ceremony in Italy.--- - Date : Wed, 11 Aug 2010 02:33:19 GMT+00:00
Maggie Gyllenhaal & Hugh Laurie: Emma Thompson Gets Her Star! - Just Jared (blog) Tweet this news
Just Jared (blog)---Maggie Gyllenhaal- and Hugh Laurie come out to the Hollywood Walk of Fame to celebrate their dear friend, Emma Thompson, as she got her star on Friday ... - Date : Sat, 07 Aug 2010 13:48:14 GMT+00:00
Celebrity Circuit - CBS News Tweet this news
CBS News--Actress Emma Thompson, center, poses with actress -Maggie Gyllenhaal- and actor Hugh Laurie at her star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame during her star ... - Date : Mon, 09 Aug 2010 21:25:00 GMT+00:00

Comments on 9/11 attacks :
Year Film Role Notes
1992 Waterland Maggie Ruth
1993 A Dangerous Woman Patsy
1996 Shattered Mind Clothes clerk TV
1998 Homegrown Christina
The Patron Saint of Liars Lorraine Thomas TV
1999 Resurrection Mary TV
2000 The Photographer Mira
Cecil B. Demented Raven
2001 Riding in Cars with Boys Amelia Forrester
Donnie Darko Elizabeth Darko
2002 Confessions of a Dangerous Mind Debbie Chicago Film Critics Association Award for Most Promising Performer
Adaptation. Caroline Cunningham Chicago Film Critics Association Award for Most Promising Performer
40 Days and 40 Nights Sam
Secretary Lee Holloway Boston Society of Film Critics Award for Best Actress
Chicago Film Critics Assocation Award for Most Promising Performer
National Board of Review Award for Best Breakthrough Performance by an Actress
Online Film Critics Society Award for Best Breakthrough Performance
Nominated � Empire Award for Best Actress
Nominated � Golden Globe Award for Best Actress � Motion Picture Musical or Comedy
Nominated � Independent Spirit Award for Best Female Lead
Nominated � Satellite Award for Best Actress � Motion Picture Musical or Comedy
2003 Mona Lisa Smile Giselle Levy
Casa de los Babys Jennifer
2004 Criminal Valerie
Strip Search Linda Sykes TV
2005 The Great New Wonderful Emme
Happy Endings Jude Nominated � Independent Spirit Award for Best Supporting Female
2006 Stranger than Fiction Ana Pascal Nominated � Saturn Award for Best Actress
Trust the Man Elaine
Sherrybaby Sherry Swanson Stockholm International Film Festival Award for Best Actress
Nominated � London Film Critics Circle Award for Actress of the Year
Nominated � Golden Globe Award for Best Actress � Motion Picture Drama
Nominated � Satellite Award for Best Actress � Motion Picture Drama
Paris, je t'aime Liz Segment "Quartier des Enfants Rouges" only
World Trade Center Allison Jimeno
Monster House Elizabeth "Zee" Voice only
Nominated � Annie Award for Best Voice Acting in an Animated Feature Production
2008 The Dark Knight Rachel Dawes Central Ohio Film Critics Association Award for Best Acting Ensemble
People's Choice Award for Favorite Cast
Nominated � Broadcast Film Critics Association Award for Best Acting Ensemble
Nominated � Saturn Award for Best Actress
2009 Away We Go Ellen "LN"
Crazy Heart Jean Craddock Nominated � Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress
Nominated � Dallas-Fort Worth Film Critics Association Award for Best Supporting Actress
2010 Nanny McPhee and the Big Bang Mrs. Green



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