Jake Gyllenhaal Sobbed When He Didn’t Land ‘The Mighty Ducks’

Jake Gyllenhaal was born into showbiz.

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Gyllenhaal’s parents are director Stephen Gyllenhaal and writer Naomi Foner.

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He was made to support himself growing up and took summer jobs.

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After appearing in “Comedy Slickers,” producers wanted Gyllenhaal to act as the lead character in “The Mighty Ducks.”

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His parents felt like it would interfere with his schoolwork, so Gyllenhaal wasn’t allowed to act.

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Gyllenhaal started taking up darker roles to be seen as an adult actor.

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He continued taking the roles as an older adult because he thought it was fun.

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The Gyllenhaals are related to the Swedish royal family.

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Jake and Maggie Gyllenhaal are the 19th cousins of the Queen.

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