• Maggie Gyllanhaal is an American actress known for her roles in Secretary, Mona Lisa Smile, Sherrybaby and World Trade Center. She has worked with such directors as Oliver Stone, Steven Shainberg and Laurie Collyer.

  Gyllenhaal and actor Peter Sarsgaard were married in Italy on May 2, 2009. Several celebrities joined in the celebration including Gyllenhaal's brother, actor Jake Gyllenhaal, as well as actress Reese Witherspoon.People: Maggie Gyllenhaal, Peter Sarsgaard Get Married (May 4, 2009)

• 1. Born: November 16, 1977
  2. Current residence: Brooklyn, New York
  3. Husband: Peter Sarsgaard
  4. One child: Ramona Sarsgaard
  5. Debut film: Waterland in 1992
  6. Brother: Jake Gyllenhaal
  7. Father: Stephen Gyllenhaal
  8. Mother: Naomi Foner
  9. Golden Globe nominations: TwoHFPA: Maggie Gyllenhaal Golden Globes
  10. Education: Columbia University

• Marriage

  After dating since 2002 and being engaged since 2006, Gallenhaal and Sarsgaard married in Italy on May 2, 2009. The ceremony took place in a small Brindisi chapel where friends and family were in attendance. Gallenhaal and Sarsgaard share a daughter together named Ramona, born on October 3, 2006.

• Life and Career

  Maggie Gyllenhaal is the sister of actor Jake Gyllenhaal. She first gained notoriety with her role opposite her brother in Donnie Darko as his on screen sister. Following that performance, she appeared in a number of independent films winning Golden Globe nominations for her roles in Secretary and Sherrybaby. She more recently jumped into the blockbuster arena as an actress as Bruce Wayne's girlfriend, Rachel Dawes, in The Dark Knight.

  In addition to acting, Gyllenhaal is fairly politically active as a Democrat and has spoken out against the war in Iraq and against the actions of the United States following 9/11.BBC: Maggie Gyllenhaal in 9/11 Outcry (April 27, 2005)

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