Happy birthday! Jake Gyllenhaal turns 45 today

The iconic and legendary actor turns 45 on Friday, Dec. 19, 2025.

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Jake Gyllenhaal is celebrating his 45th birthday today. As a number of online tributes attest, he is one of the most acclaimed actors of his generation.

Popular actor Jake Gyllenhaal (Southpaw, Brokeback Mountain, ...) has always liked to keep a bit of himself hidden from view. At 45th birthday, he remains a man of many facets.

Gyllenhaal, a cultural icon

Born Jacob Benjamin Gyllenhaal in Los Angeles on December 19, 1980, his career spans an arc over many different eras and tastes in American history. Gyllenhaal's not just a great actor, he's an inspiration, an icon and a successful business man. At this point in his career, there seems to be little Jake hasn't done.

And we've got a feeling the next 12 months are going to be even bigger and better for Jake Gyllenhaal as he promises more to come. After all, he's only 45.

Happy Birthday, Jake, you're the best!

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