Birth name: Margalit Ruth “Maggie” Gyllenhaal
Born: November 16, 1977.
Occupation: Actress who is the sister of Jake Gyllenhaal. She has played prominent roles in a number of films, including Crazy Heart, Nanny McPhee Returns, Donnie Darko and The Dark Knight. Her portrayal of Nessa Stein in the 2014 TV Mini-Series The Honorable Woman earned her a Golden Globe Award for Best Actress in a Mini-Series or TV Movie.
Before fame: She waited tables after studying at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art in London
Trivia: She was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress for her role in the 2009 film Crazy Heart.
Family Life: She married Peter Sarsgaard in May of 2009. The couple welcomed a daughter named Ramona in 2006 and a daughter named Gloria in 2012.
Source: www.famousbirthdays.com
