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Trump's Election Sparked Gyllenhaal's Directing Career
11 Mar
Summary
- President Trump's election in 2016 inspired Maggie Gyllenhaal to direct.
- Gyllenhaal felt she had more to say after Trump's election in 2016.
- Her latest film, 'The Bride!', had a $90 million budget and grossed $13.6 million.
Actress Maggie Gyllenhaal shared that President Donald Trump's initial election in 2016 profoundly influenced her decision to become a film director. She stated that the morning after Trump's election, she felt an urgent need to voice more than she had previously.
Gyllenhaal discussed this inspiration in a recent interview promoting her film "The Bride!". She noted that while the industry may tolerate women directing smaller projects, significant challenges arise when women manage substantial budgets.
Her latest directorial venture, "The Bride!", experienced a disappointing box office performance, earning $13.6 million globally against a $90 million production cost, with an additional $65 million reportedly spent on marketing. The film also garnered mixed reviews from critics.
