It bothers me when people say, 'Oh, you're so down to earth - for an actor.' Even when they don't say 'for an actor,' I feel like that's the implication. Why are the standards so low for performers? Jake Gyllenhaal actorbotherearth Change image and share on social
I don't think you can approach any piece of art with boundaries or rules. I think respect is a very important thing, but I also think what we discover along the way is really important. Jake Gyllenhaal approachartboundary Change image and share on social
We were talking about the kissing in the movie just recently. Clearly, it's pretty challenging material, but Ang said two men herding sheep was far more sexual than two men having sex on screen. Jake Gyllenhaal angchallengeherd Change image and share on social
My experience on 'Jarhead' was life changing. Jake Gyllenhaal changeexperiencejarhead Change image and share on social
I grew up in a family where many of our close friends were gay couples. As well as that, every man goes through a period of thinking they're attracted to another guy. Jake Gyllenhaal attractclosecouple Change image and share on social
The last name is pronounced Jill-en-hall. It's spelled with two l's, two a's. We have a song in my family; G-Y-Double L - EN - HAAL spells Gyllenhaal. It's a Swedish name. It's a family heirloom set to music. Jake Gyllenhaal conjurerdoublefamily share on social
When you have a lot of opportunities, which I am blessed to have had in terms of my work, you get into the habit of not paying attention to certain specifics. And as we get busy, anything we do is the same thing. Jake Gyllenhaal attentionblessbusy share on social
I am inherently a little brother - that's just my nature. It has to do with my sister being very strong and wanting to protect me. It's the natural order of things. Jake Gyllenhaal brotherinherentlynatural Change image and share on social
I love 'Training Day' - that's a great movie. Jake Gyllenhaal daygreatlove Change image and share on social
Chris Cooper once told me to never have any regrets. After Chris said that to me, I walk into every scene thinking, 'exhaust every possibility.' Once you get to a certain place, it's like you just deliver everything you've got. Don't have any regrets. It pops up in my mind over and over and over again. Jake Gyllenhaal chriscooperdeliver share on social