Happy birthday! Maggie Gyllenhaal turns 48 today

  • By Lori Macatee
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The iconic and legendary actress turns 48 on Sunday, Nov. 16, 2025.

Maggie Gyllenhaal is celebrating her 48th birthday today. As a number of online tributes attest, she is one of the most acclaimed actresses of her generation.

Popular actress Maggie Gyllenhaal (The Dark Knight, 40 Days and 40 Nights, Secretary, ...) has always liked to keep a bit of herself hidden from view. At 48th birthday, she remains a woman of many facets.

Gyllenhaal, a cultural icon

Born Margaret Ruth Gyllenhaal in New York on November 16, 1977, her career spans an arc over many different eras and tastes in American history. Gyllenhaal's not just a great actress, she's an inspiration, an icon and a successful business woman. At this point in her career, there seems to be little Maggie hasn't done.

And we've got a feeling the next 12 months are going to be even bigger and better for Maggie Gyllenhaal as she promises more to come. After all, she's only 48.

Happy Birthday, Maggie, you're the best!

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