Maggie Gyllenhaal

Margaret Ruth "Maggie" Gyllenhaal (born November 16, 1977) is an American actress, director, screenwriter and producer. As a member of the Gyllenhaal family, she is the daughter of director Stephen Gyllenhaal and playwright Naomi Fonna Gyllenhaal, and the sister of actor Jake Gyllenhaal. She made her big-screen debut in her father's film, and began to gain recognition in a supporting role in the 2001 indie cult film "Death Illusion." The 2002 sadomasochistic romance film "Secretary" was Gyllenhaal's breakthrough work, for which she won critical acclaim and a Golden Globe nomination. Gyllenhaal has appeared in a variety of films, including "Shelly Baby," which earned her another Golden Globe nomination in 2006, the romantic comedy "Believe in Men," and a number of big-budget movies such as "World Trade Center" and "The Dark Knight." She was also nominated for an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress for her role in the 2009 musical drama Crazy Heart. In addition, Gyllenhaal has also appeared in stage plays and many TV movies, such as "Stealing Hearts" in 2000 and "Search" in 2004. Gyllenhaal has been dating Peter Sarsgaard since 2002. The two got engaged in 2006, and their daughter Ramona was born on October 3, 2006. The two got married in Italy on May 2, 2009, and their second daughter, Gloria Ray, was born on April 9, 2012. Gyllenhaal is a politically active Democrat and, like his parents and younger brother, is a supporter of the American Civil Liberties Union. Before the United States went to war with Iraq in 2003, she participated in anti-war demonstrations. She is also active in human rights, civil liberties, poverty eradication and parental triggering.