Movie Director Stephen Gyllenhaal and Donnie Darko

As the son of celebrity movie director Stephen Gyllenhaal and his wife Naomi Foner – a famed writer cum producer, it would not come as a surprise that Jake Gyllenhaal has been active in entertainment since childhood. Jake was featured as a child actor on the set of a Dangerous Woman and City Slickers before his appearance in the 2001 Donnie Darko which saw his transition from a child actor to a full-blown adult male actor. Once listed by People Magazine as one of the '50 Most Beautiful People' Jake has worked very hard to avoid being cast in the stereotype of one of those handsome faces in Hollywood.

He is known for unconventional roles that give him room to explore his acting prowess.

The famous actor’s big break came on the set of October Sky where he portrayed the character of Homer Hickman. Other movies he has appeared in include; Homegrown 1998, The Good Girl (2002) and The Day After Tomorrow (2004). His other notable productions are listed as; Jarhead,(2005), Proof, Brokeback Mountain, Zodiac, Brothers, Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time, End of Watch, Love & Other Drugs, Enemy, Nightcrawler, Prisoner, Nocturnal Animal and Southpaw.

Get quality help now

Prof. Finch

Verified writer

Proficient in: Famous Person

4.7 (346)

“ This writer never make an mistake for me always deliver long before due date. Am telling you man this writer is absolutely the best. ”

+84 relevant experts are online

Hire writer

Jake whose trade mark is his smooth voice and dimpled smile has been honored with several prestigious awards and nomination, notable among them are; BAFTA Award for Best Actor in a Supporting Role ( winner), Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Supporting Role ( nominee), Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor (nominee) and Satellite Award for Best Supporting Actor – Motion Picture (nominee).

Jake was also nominated for an Independent Spirit Award for Best Male Lead and some Golden Globe Award nominations.

Wife or Girlfriend, Kids, Sister - Maggie Gyllenhaal Jake Gyllenhaal was raised alongside his older sister Maggie Gyllenhaal who is also an accomplished actress. Both siblings have appeared in a movie together on the set of Donnie Darko which came in 2001. They have made history as the debut siblings to be nominated for Oscar for their acting roles in the 21st century. Maggie is in a marriage relationship with notable actor Peter Sargaard, her brother’s co-star on the set of Rendition and Jarhead. Maggie and her husband are proud parents of a beautiful girl called Ramona Sargaard (b. 3/10/2006).

Jake and Maggie were in residence at the Manka's Inverness Lodge, a popular lodge and eatery located in Inverness, California in 2006 when fire gulped down the place. They siblings were having a vacation there but managed to escape without any injuries. According to the celebrity chef and hotelier Daniel DeLong, Jake and Maggie were very supportive despite the fact that they had to suffer exposure to the wind and cold. Coming to his dating life, Jake Gyllenhaal is reputed as one of the most popular bachelors who have been in love relationships with some of the most beautiful damsels of the entertainment industry.

The onset of his dalliance with the opposite sex can be traced back to 2001 when he was an item with Jenny Lewis – singer/songwriter of American origin. The popular American actress Kirsten Dunst came into the picture in 2002, their relationship lasted for a couple of years but hit the rocks in 2004. 2006 saw him in a brief hot romance with actress Natalie Portman, but from 2007 to 2009, actress Reese Witherspoon was his girlfriend. In 2010, Jake started an affair with Taylor Swift – a renowned American singer, they lasted for all of 12 months and called it quits the next year in 2011. His last known dalliance was in 2013 with Alyssa Millar – an American fashion model. Their affair sustained till 2014 before it crashed.

Till now, Jake Gyllenhaal’s name has not been linked with any other woman, the records have it that he is currently single and there is no record of any offspring from his past relationships. Those fans who are no doubt waiting for wedding bells to ring on his behalf may be in for a long wait because the handsome Romeo is not showing any signs of settling down in the nearest future. Jake Gyllenhaal’s Net Worth The celebrated artist Jake Gyllenhaal has accumulated a whooping net worth of $65 million from his career in the world of entertainment. Although his annual income has never been published, we can accurately surmise from the magnitude of his wealth that he has been earning handsomely through the course of his career.