Jake Gyllenhaal is one of the most talented and versatile actors in Hollywood. His roles in films like Nightcrawler, Zodiac, and Brokeback Mountain have been praised for their intensity and depth. Anne Hathaway is another Hollywood heavyweight, having been in blockbusters like Les Misérables, The Devil Wears Prada, and The Dark Knight Rises, among many others.’
Jake Gyllenhaal plays Jamie Randall, a charming pharmaceutical salesman, in Love and Other Drugs, a romantic comedy-drama directed by Edward Zwick. Anne Hathaway portrays Maggie Murdock, a free-spirited artist. Although the 2010 film was met with mixed reviews from critics, the onscreen chemistry between its two leads was undeniable.
Jake Gyllenhaal and Anne Hathaway In Two Movies
Jake Gyllenhaal and Anne Hathaway
Love and Other Drugs wasn’t the only film they shared on-screen chemistry. Jake Gyllenhaal and Anne Hathaway were featured in Ang Lee’s groundbreaking film Brokeback Mountain. The movie follows two cowboys falling in love in 1960s rural Wyoming. In the film, Gyllenhaal portrays rodeo cowboy Jack Twist, who falls in love with Ennis Del Mar. Anne Hathaway plays Lureen Newsome, Twist’s wife, in a small but notable role.
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There’s no denying that Brokeback Mountain was an innovative film that tackled taboo subjects like homosexuality and toxic masculinity in a way that had never been seen before in commercial Hollywood productions. Gyllenhaal and Heath Ledger earned Best Actor nominations, and the film was nominated for Best Picture and Best Director.
Jake Gyllenhaal and Health Ledger
subject matter. Gyllenhaal and Heath Ledger’s performances were extraordinary, and their chemistry was a major reason. Despite having a secondary role, Anne Hathaway showed her acting chops with a strong performance.
Even though Love and Other Drug was met with mixed reviews, everyone agreed that Gyllenhaal and Hathaway had great chemistry on screen. The chemistry between the two actors was established in Brokeback Mountain, and Love and Other Drugs only served to solidify it.
Getting Intimate With Anne Hathaway
Jake Gyllenhaal
In a press conference for the movie, Jake Gyllenhaal discussed his time spent on set with Anne Hathaway.
“I recommend getting in bed with Anne Hathaway to any man. I’m lucky. I have had brief cinematic s*x with her in Brokeback Mountain and again a number of times in Love and Other Drugs … There’s something about the way Annie and I both work that is inherently very musical. It’s all about rhythm. There’s a rhythm to writing, there’s a rhythm to sports and there’s a rhythm to s*x.”
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Jake Gyllenhaal greatly respects and admires Anne Hathaway as an actress and collaborator, even though his comments may have raised eyebrows. The on-screen chemistry between the two actors is palpable and adds depth to their portrayals.’
Source: Hollyscoop
