Of course, she’s also the sister of Jake Gyllenhaal.

Her illustrious career spans nearly four decades with no signs of stopping.

Since its release, it’s been amassing stellar ratings on sites likeRotten TomatoesandMetacritic.

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It’s really been cool; I’m being included in that community."

For a new director with a long acting career, an Oscar nomination is cause for celebration.

“You’re not going to have two women directors a part of the conversation for best director.

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Or you’re not going to have two Black people in conversation for this.

That is really the wrong framework” (viaPeople).

Gyllenhaal came to directing after playing one on screen in “The Deuce” (viaInsider).

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We can’t wait to see what’s next for her.