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Sibling bond: Maggie & Jake Gyllenhaal's secret message revealed
4 Mar
Summary
- Maggie Gyllenhaal left a cryptic note for her brother Jake.
- The note, reading 'You're a beast,' is a long-standing sibling tradition.
- Jake believes the message connects to Maggie's directorial work.
During a recent appearance on The Late Show, Jake Gyllenhaal shared a heartwarming detail about his close relationship with his sister, Maggie Gyllenhaal. Maggie had left a note for Jake, which he revealed to host Stephen Colbert read, "You're a beast."
Jake explained this phrase is a special inside joke and tradition between them. He first wrote it for Maggie in her dressing room before a Broadway preview, wanting to offer encouragement during a challenging time. Since then, Maggie has reciprocated, writing "You're a beast" on his mirror for every opening night.
The actor also speculated that this meaningful phrase might be thematically linked to Maggie's latest directorial project, "The Bride!". He believes the message and the film explore the idea of recognizing and supporting that inner strength in each other, fostering shared experiences.
Both Gyllenhaal siblings began their acting careers in the early 1990s and have since achieved significant acclaim, including Oscar nominations for their respective roles.
