Jake Gyllenhaal’s Grandfather Was ‘Concerned’ When He Started Acting

Jake Gyllenhaal and his sister Maggie Gyllenhaal are successful actors, but when they first started out one of their family members was concerned about their profession. “My grandfather was always a bit concerned that the job or performer or actor would be a bit of a livelihood, ” he told Access Hollywood. Once he and his sister became successful actors his grandfather’s concern went away, but Jake admitted it became important how their family communicated. The actor also opened up about this the inspiration behind his children’s book “The Secret Society Of Aunts And Uncles.” “Strange World” hits theaters Nov. 23.