For some reason, many people seem to think that Maggie Gyllenhaal is married to Jake Gyllenhaal. She’s his older sister. They also have a half-brother named Luke from their father’s second marriage.
Maggie Gyllenhaal with her brother Jake Gyllenhaal and her husband Peter Sarsgaard at a screening in 2015 for Brokeback Mountain (Credit: Nikki Nelson / Brian To / Apega / WENN / Justin Baggoo / Instar)
Jake Gyllenhaal on Marriage and Looking Up to His Sister
One of Hollywood’s most eligible bachelors, Jake Gyllenhaal, told Howard Stern in July 2015 that he’d like to get married.
“There are a lot of beautiful women and there are opportunities,” he acknowledged, “but… I believe in monogamy. I believe in, when you meet somebody who’s right, it’ll be right and you’ll stay there.”
“I think I probably got scared,” he admitted. “But I also think at some point, I think you just decide to grow up.”
Maggie Gyllenhaal keeps it casual in a flowy gray skirt, crochet cardigan, and strappy flat sandals while out shopping with brother Jake in NYC’s Meatpacking District on April 20, 2006
During his visit to Stern’s Sirius XM radio show, the “Southpaw” star added that he looks to the relationship his sister, Maggie, has with her husband, actor Peter Sarsgaard, as a model.
“They’re definitely a standard for me… based on their kids and how great they are with their kids,” he said.
Maggie Gyllenhaal and her husband Peter Sarsgaard, pictured at the Nordstrom NYC Flagship Opening Party on October 22, 2019, in New York City, married on May 2, 2009, in a small ceremony in Brindisi, Italy
Behind the Scenes: Maggie Gyllenhaal’s Emmy Shoe Switch
Final red carpet results are beautiful, yes, but what goes into perfecting those looks? Few people see the chaos that goes on behind the scenes between celebrities and their stylists.
However, if we’re lucky? We might hear rumors and stories, as is the case with Maggie Gyllenhaal, who had to make a last-minute shoe switch for the 67th Primetime Emmy Awards in September 2015.
Maggie Gyllenhaal attends the 67th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards held at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles on September 20, 2015
Other stars who impressed on the red carpet at the 2015 Emmy Awards included January Jones in an emerald green Ulyana Sergeenko jumpsuit with gold Stuart Weitzman “Bebare” heels, Emma Roberts channeling old Hollywood glam in Jenny Packham with Giuseppe Zanotti heels, and Maisie Williams embracing retro chic in Ermanno Scervino with feathered sandals. Julia Louis-Dreyfus sparkled in Chopard diamonds, while Viola Davis made history in Neil Lane jewelry.
Explore more standout looks in our best-dressed roundup and discover the most dazzling accessories in our top jewelry moments of the night.
Last-Minute Glam: Maggie’s Emmy Shoe Swap
Maggie’s stylist, Erin Walsh, uploaded a photo of what appeared to be a pair of custom-made Charlotte Olympia heels sitting atop the actress’s Emmy dress.
Maggie Gyllenhaal poses in front of a backdrop while wearing a stunning Oscar de la Renta dress
Erin captioned the photo, “Final touches…” and posted it less than two hours before Maggie hit the red carpet.
Maggie Gyllenhaal stuns in a strapless Oscar de la Renta gown with a voluminous fuchsia skirt at the 67th Primetime Emmy Awards — her shoes kept hidden beneath the dramatic hem
However, Maggie later emerged on the red carpet in an entirely different pair of shoes, specifically a pair of suede platforms by Miu Miu, released in 2011.
We’re not sure what happened behind the scenes, but in the video, Maggie let out a little sigh before posing for the cameras.
Maggie Gyllenhaal’s Miu Miu platforms peek out from beneath the hem of her gown
Nevertheless, Maggie looked stunning in her gorgeous Oscar de la Renta dress and jewelry from Leighton.
Maggie Gyllenhaal shows off the back of her Oscar de la Renta gown
Charlotte Olympia platform sandals rest atop Maggie Gyllenhaal’s vibrant Oscar de la Renta gown—final touches before her 2015 Emmys red carpet moment
Shop Similar Shoes Inspired by Maggie’s Look
Maggie’s 2011 Miu Miu platforms have sold out, but we’ve rounded up some similar pairs for you from Nordstrom and Farfetch.
Miu Miu Criss-Cross Suede Platform Sandals
Prada Blue Suede Strappy Heel Platform Sandals, $850
Saint Laurent “Tribute” Sandals, $945
Jessica Simpson “Peace” Suede Peep Toe Platform Sandal, $109.95