Maggie Gyllenhaal Oscar Nominee (Ellen)

Maggie Gyllenhaal (born November 16, 1977) is an American stage and screen actress who received an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress nomination for her performance in the 2009 musical-drama Crazy Heart. She made her break-through role in the 2002 sadomasochistic comedy Secretary, for which she received critical acclaim and a Golden Globe nomination. She has appeared in an eclectic range of films, including the indie film Sherrybaby (2006), for which she was nominated for a Golden Globe, the romantic comedy Trust the Man (2006) and big-budget films such as World Trade Center (2006) and The Dark Knight (2008). She is actively involved in human rights, civil liberty, and anti-poverty campaigns.