Maggie Gyllenhaal

Why Maggie Gyllenhaal cut her hair super short

Meagan Morris — Thu, 11 Apr 2013 16:10:00 -0700

Think Maggie Gyllenhaal wanted a short pixie cut for spring and summer? Not really — she did it to cover up a terrible bowl cut!

9 Celebrity moms who breastfed in public

SheKnows Parenting Editors — Mon, 08 Apr 2013 13:00:00 -0700

Breastfeeding is the oldest, most basic way to feed babies, yet breastfeeding in public is still awkward for some, and even taboo for others. Some mothers prefer to breastfeed privately, while others have no problem at all breastfeeding in public. Let's take a look at some of the celebrity moms who have put their baby's needs first and left the critics behind.

Maria Menounos: My parents inspire me

Kim Grundy — Fri, 01 Feb 2013 06:00:00 -0800

Maria Menounos wears many hats, including talk show host, author, actress and Dancing with the Stars contestant. What’s her secret? She credits her parents as instilling a strong work ethic in her. Along with Menounos, discover other celebrities who have been inspired by their parents.

Jake Gyllenhaal leads pack of weekend DVD releases

Tyler Kurbat — Fri, 25 Jan 2013 14:04:00 -0800

Big names in the world of DVD releases this week! Find out which ones flopped and which demand your attention.

Exclusive clip with Maggie Gyllenhaal and Viola Davis

Joyce Slaton — Tue, 15 Jan 2013 11:54:00 -0800

Teachers deeply touched the lives of Viola Davis and Maggie Gyllenhaal, stars of the school-takeover flick Won't Back Down. In an exclusive SheKnows clip, Davis and Gyllenhaal explain what teachers have meant to them.

Won't Back Down movie review: Moms with a mission

Shanee Edwards — Fri, 28 Sep 2012 06:00:00 -0700

Inspired by true events, this movie shows how two moms, Maggie Gyllenhaal and Viola Davis, find the courage to change a failing school and improve their children’s lives despite the lack of financial resources, loads of negativity and spiraling red tape.

Maggie Gyllenhaal fights for her right to vibrate

Jenna Milly — Wed, 30 May 2012 09:00:00 -0700

Hysteria, the indie period flick starring Maggie Gyllenhaal, tells the story of the one woman who fought for the invention that would change the lives of millions -- the vibrator. Nice work, Mags!

Celeb bump day: Adriana Lima, Neve Campbell and more

Kim Grundy — Wed, 21 Mar 2012 11:30:00 -0700

Happy Hump Day! We like to think of it as Celebrity Baby Bump Day -- and what a week it was for pregnant celebs. There must be something in the water at Victoria’s Secret because yet another angel is pregnant. Scream actress Neve Campbell also has a bun in the oven! And Maggie Gyllenhaal and Alyson Hannigan also were spotted out this week showing off their baby bumps.

Celebs who breastfeed: Alyssa Milano, Angelina Jolie and more!

Kim Grundy — Thu, 15 Dec 2011 10:15:00 -0800

New mom Alyssa Milano breastfeeds her son Milo. However, she recently revealed that she doesn’t like to do it in public for fear the paparazzi will snap a picture of her. Angelina Jolie, on the other hand, was on the cover of a magazine nursing one of her twins. Learn about other celebrity moms who breastfed their babies, including those who nurse in public.

Cute pregnant celeb of the week: Maggie Gyllenhaal

Kim Grundy — Wed, 30 Nov 2011 10:01:00 -0800

After wearing a loose, flowing dress to her recent movie premiere, Indie darling Maggie Gyllenhaal confirmed she is expecting her second baby with husband Peter Sarsgaard.

Maggie Gyllenhaal confirms baby number two is on the way

Caroline Goddard — Mon, 28 Nov 2011 19:50:00 -0800

Maggie Gyllenhaal and Peter Sarsgaard are expecting their second child, confirms a rep for the actress. How far along is she?

Maggie Gyllenhaal pleasantly surprised by Hysteria gifts

Sara McGinnis — Wed, 21 Sep 2011 13:29:00 -0700

Maggie Gyllenhaal's generous gifting of personal vibrators to her Hysteria cast mates has come back 15 fold, a "pleasant surprise" for the actress.

Maggie Gyllenhaal dishes weekend with Taylor Swift

Kim Grundy — Fri, 03 Dec 2010 14:06:00 -0800

Taylor Swift seems to be hitting it off with Maggie Gyllenhaal, the sister of her boyfriend Jake Gyllenhaal. In fact, Taylor spent Thanksgiving weekend with Jake at Maggie’s Brooklyn home!

Nanny McPhee Returns movie review

Joel D. Amos — Fri, 20 Aug 2010 08:00:00 -0700

With the effort of crafting a Nanny McPhee Returns review, the phrase "beauty lies in the eyes of the beholder" has never been truer. Emma Thompson returns as the title character, a magical nanny who arrives on the scene to save a family from a perfect storm of life’s overbearing moments.

Maggie Gyllenhaal talks parenting on-screen and off

Kim Grundy — Thu, 19 Aug 2010 13:56:00 -0700

Oscar-nominated actress Maggie Gyllenhaal is known for her more serious roles , but this smart and talented actress shines in the heartwarming Nanny McPhee Returns. SheKnows chatted with Gyllenhaal on everything from raising a daughter in Brooklyn to making fart noises with Emma Thompson on-set.

Maggie Gyllenhaal dishes Nanny McPhee Returns

Joel D. Amos — Thu, 19 Aug 2010 09:10:00 -0700

Maggie Gyllenhaal was all too eager to join the world of Nanny McPhee in Nanny McPhee Returns. After all, Gyllenhaal and Nanny McPhee creator Emma Thompson became friends on the set of Stranger Than Fiction, but never acted together. The mother of three-year-old Ramona also reported that unlike Nanny McPhee, who has a set of lessons children must learn, Gyllenhaal figures her child’s lessons will come when her daughter is fully grown. "It changes. I think it will continue to change," Gyllenhaal said of imparting wisdom to Ramona. "I don’t think there’s an overreaching one. I think when I get to the end, I will be able to say: That was a lesson."

Nanny McPhee Returns trailer!

Beth Stewart — Mon, 09 Aug 2010 13:15:00 -0700

Everybody’s favorite magical nanny comes back to the big screen in Nanny McPhee Returns.