Jake Gyllenhaal says gay rumours are ‘huge compliment’

Jake Gyllenhaal was interviewed by the legendary James Lipton for an episode of Inside the Actor’s Studio. In the interview he opened up about being a part of a Hollywood family, losing Heath Ledger and the rumours about his sexuality.

“Heath and I knew each other for years before [filming Brokeback Mountain] because we had both auditioned for Moulin Rouge together,” Gyllenhaal said. “I remember thinking, ‘I like this guy.’ He’s just like, super lovable. [His death] felt like losing a family member, and it still does to this day.”

When asked how he felt about being perceived as gay following Brokeback Mountain, the Academy Award nominee said he wasn’t insulted and thinks being thought of as exceedingly fabulous is “a huge compliment.”

As for what turns him on? “Tits and ass,” he replied simply.

You mean not cowboy-on-cowboy tent sex?! Way to ruin the (wet) dream, Jake.

The full interview airs Thursday, Sept 19 at 8pm ET/PT on Bravo.

Keep Reading

Classical greek vase art, warrior

I know why gay people are so obsessed with ancient Greece

Stories like “The Odyssey” and “Hadestown” changed my life. Could they change the world?
Olivia Wilde and Cooper Hoffman about to kiss

‘I Want Your Sex’ is not sexy

Gregg Araki’s new film takes on Gen Z’s complicated relationship with sex. It made me miss the Araki of the past
Charli XCX

Music, fashion, film, mess

Charli XCX’s new album is infinitely more fun to talk about than to actually hear

Tim Hortons and the no good very bad ‘Harry Potter’ collaboration

Tim Hortons licensing “Harry Potter” in 2026 essentially means directly funding J.K. Rowling’s anti-trans crusade
Advertisement