Maggie Gyllenhaal Quotes

A collection of quotes by Maggie Gyllenhaal.

Maggie Gyllenhaal is an accomplished American actress born on November 16, 1977, in New York City. She comes from a family deeply involved in the entertainment industry, with her father being a director and her mother a screenplay writer. Gyllenhaal began her acting career in the late 1990s, making her film debut in the critically acclaimed drama "Donnie Darko" (2001). Her performance in this cult classic brought her significant attention and recognition.

Throughout her career, Gyllenhaal has showcased her versatility and talent in a wide range of roles. She is known for her exceptional ability to portray complex and unconventional characters. She received critical acclaim and an Academy Award nomination for Best Supporting Actress for her role in the film "Crazy Heart" (2009).

Gyllenhaal's other notable performances include her role as the leading lady in the dark romantic comedy "Secretary" (2002), her portrayal of a politically active journalist in the drama "Sherrybaby" (2006), and her role as a mentally unstable woman in the thriller "The Honourable Woman" (2014), for which she won a Golden Globe Award.

Beyond her acting career, Gyllenhaal is actively involved in various philanthropic endeavors. She supports numerous charitable organizations, including the American Civil Liberties Union and City Harvest, which helps fight hunger in New York City.

With her impressive body of work and commitment to her craft, Maggie Gyllenhaal continues to be a respected and admired figure in the entertainment industry.

Ten years ago, it was really difficult for a young actress t

Ten years ago, it was really difficult for a young actress to walk onto a set and disagree with the director and having that be OK and have a conversation about it and everyone be cool with it.

Maggie Gyllenhaal


Although it takes place in Gotham City and fundamentally it

Although it takes place in Gotham City and fundamentally it is a movie about Batman, Chris wanted us to play everything for truth. The actors he chose for this movie are into realism.

Maggie Gyllenhaal

Truth Movies Places

Who can I trust? You have to invest in somebody and chances

Who can I trust? You have to invest in somebody and chances are you're probably going to invest in somebody who's going to deceive you. I've been conned a couple of times, but now I'm a little more savvy.

Maggie Gyllenhaal

Trust

A play is much easier to maintain your personal life with be

A play is much easier to maintain your personal life with because if you're rehearsing, you're working like from 11 to 6 or 11 to 5 and you get to have your whole morning and your whole evening. When you're doing the play, you have all day.

Maggie Gyllenhaal

Morning

I think sex is very interesting for most people, but I'm int

I think sex is very interesting for most people, but I'm interested in sex as a way of communication, I'm not that interested in the fantasy version of a sex scene.

Maggie Gyllenhaal

Communication

I don't see that many movies lately that are actually about

I don't see that many movies lately that are actually about something, that are trying to challenge something about the way that people interact.

Maggie Gyllenhaal

Movies