In the realm of Hollywood, actor Jake Gyllenhaal has expressed his gratitude for the unique experience of simulating intimacy with Anne Hathaway not once, but twice in film roles.
In a rather unusual yet appreciative manner, Gyllenhaal commended Hathaway’s ‘rhythm’ during their steamy on-screen moments.
Their on-screen romance blossomed in two separate movies they starred in together.
Their initial collaboration dates back to the groundbreaking 2005 movie “Brokeback Mountain” directed by Ang Lee.
In this film, Gyllenhaal portrayed the character of Jack Twist, a closeted gay cowboy, with Hathaway playing the role of Lureen Newsome, Jack’s wife.
Although Jack’s heart belonged to the character Ennis Del Mar, played by Heath Ledger, the chemistry between Gyllenhaal and Hathaway was not as prominent, despite sharing an intimate scene.
Their dynamics shifted in the 2010 film “Love & Other Drugs,” where Gyllenhaal took on the role of Jamie Randall, a charismatic Pfizer salesman whose life takes a turn upon meeting Hathaway’s character, Maggie Murdock, who battles early-onset Parkinson’s disease.
Despite receiving mixed reviews, with just a 49 percent rating on Rotten Tomatoes, critics applauded the undeniable on-screen chemistry between Gyllenhaal and Hathaway.
One critic highlighted that while the film may have its shortcomings, the spark between Jake and Anne was undeniably palpable.
Gyllenhaal, reflecting on their on-screen intimacy, expressed his ease in filming love scenes with Hathaway due to their prior experiences working together on similar scenes.
During the promotional tour for “Love and Other Drugs,” Gyllenhaal mentioned, “Annie and I had already shared intimate scenes in ‘Brokeback Mountain,’ so I felt at ease.
Our work together has a musical essence to it, focusing on rhythm, whether in acting, sports, or portraying intimacy.”
Hathaway, reminiscing about a memorable incident during filming, recounted a comedic mishap involving an unexpected reveal while shooting a scene where her character inadvertent exposes herself in front of others on set.
