- Has signed up for Universal Pictures' Gulf War movie JARHEAD. (October 22, 2004)
- Kirsten Dunst said he's a great cook.
- Kirsten Dunst and Jake Gyllenhaal have ended their romance. (July 21, 2004)
- Said he loved starring in THE DAY AFTER TOMORROW, but on several occasions refused to say some of the lines in the script and suggested new ones. (May 29, 2004)
- Is wanted by director Kevin Smith to star in THE GREEN HORNET. (March 19, 2004)
- Is in talks to star in director Ang Lee's adaptation of E Annie Proulx's BROKEBACK MAOUNTAIN. (January 15, 2004)
- Will team up again with Zooey Deschanel to co-host Sundance Film Festival Awards next year. (December 12, 2003)
- Jake Gyllenhaal and Kirsten Dunst purchased a pair of rings to show their undying love for each other. (September 12, 2003)
- Gyllenhaal is in negotiations to star opposite Gwyneth Paltrow in Miramax Films' PROOF, based on David Auburn's Pulitzer- and Tony-winning play of the same name. (July 29, 2003)
- Kirsten Dunst and Jake Gyllenhaal's relationship has gained so much strength the pair have now taken to lifting weights together - The twosome, who have been dating for fourth months, recently worked out together at the Easton gym in Los Angeles, where they alternated between lifting weights with a trainer and using the treadmill. (April 12, 2003)
- Gyllenhaal, THE GOOD GIRL actor, has nothing but respect for co-star Jennifer Aniston because she was so hardworking on set; the pair, who play forbidden lovers in the film, got on very well in real life and even shared their insecurities about acting. (October 8, 2002)
- Sometimes credited as: Jacob Gyllenhaal
- 'Gyllenhaal' is pronounced Jill-en-hall.
- Is of Swedish descent.
- Played brother to real life sister Maggie Gyllenhaal in their movie DONNIE DARKO (2001).
- Received his first driving lesson from Paul Newman.
- His fans refer to themselves as Gyllenhaalics
Quotes- "I admire actors and artists who devote just as much time to their life as they do to their work."
- "In a perfect world, I would love to do one play for every three movies."
- "The truth is most of the films that make a lot of money no one remembers, and I'm not interested in making films that no one remembers."
- "Being a star doesn't last. That's not what life should be about. It's a complete illusion that really has nothing to do with you. For me, finding out about life is the most important thing." (1999, Raygun)
- On the one role that got away: "I'd have to say Ewan McGregor's part in Moulin Rouge. It was soooo close. I sang and everything. I went through months of auditions. It was between me, Heath Ledger and Ewan. I think it came down to age and where people were in their careers. I was the youngest and the least known. I would hope it didn't have anything to do with talent. Maybe it did."
Awards- Young Hollywood Awards: Breakthrough Performance - Male (2002)
- Evening Standard Theater Award:Outstanding Newcomer, This Is Our Youth.
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