Maggie Gyllenhaal

Maggie Gyllenhaal is an outstanding American actress.

Early Accomplishment

Maggie's acting career was launched in the early 90's through her role in the film, Waterland. 4 years later, she got into a television movie, Shattered Mind. By the start of the 21st century, she ventured into theatre acting at the Berkeley Repertory Theatre in the play, Closer.

Best Known For

Approaching almost 3 decades of relevance as an actress, Maggie has attained the most recognition through her role in the 2002 movie, Secretary. Her impeccable portrayal of the Lee character earned her a Boston Society of Film Critics Award the following year.

Sexual Orientation

Maggie is straight.

Family

Maggie walked in the career path of her parents, who are the famous Naomi Foner Gyllenhaal and Stephen Gyllenhaal. The popular actor Jake Gyllenhaal is her brother. In 2009, the actor Peter Sarsgaard became a member of her family as they got married. The couple currently has 2 children, Ramona and Gloria.

Religion

Through her mother, Maggie has connections with the Jewish religion. She was never bat mitzvahed but still she celebrates all holidays.

Worth To Know

The name Maggie is derived from her first name, Margalit which means pearl, while her middle name is Ruth. However, Maggie only knew that was her name in 2013.

She used to work at a restaurant as a waitress.

Maggie has also done a bit of voice acting through the animated film, Monster House.

Maggie has done some modelling as well for brands such as Reebok and Miu Miu.

Maggie also has a heart for charity as she is an ambassador for the Hear The World Foundation.