Jake Gyllenhaal was nominated for an Oscar for his work on Brokeback Mountain , and apparently his portrayal of a gay cowboy opposite the late Heath Ledger convinced more than just the academy. People started to question his sexuality after the movie came out, but the Prisoners star never sweat the rumors. On next week's episode of Inside the Actors Studio , Gyllenhaal talks to James Lipton about his multifaceted career, and when asked about the gay rumors that swirled after Brokeback Mountain , the year-old actor insisted he took it as a "huge compliment. Other notable points of conversation from the episode include the tragic passing of his costar Heath Ledger , whom he actually first met when they both auditioned for 's Moulin Rouge.
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In a new interview with Howard Stern, actor Jake Gyllenhaal opened up about his experience on Brokeback Mountain and shared his thoughts on if the movie could be made now with two straight actors playing gay characters. The amount of flack we got for that was crazy. For a year after that, the amount of conversations about what my sexuality was, I was like alright guys, and girls.. Stern also asks if people around him advised him not to take the role.
Jake Gyllenhaal is a refreshingly honest actor. He often gives some of the most intriguing interviews in the industry and never shies away from discussing the most profound aspects of life and work. After playing a memorable character in the film Brokeback Mountain , the actor once revealed that he was never attracted to fellow males. Such a frank admission on the part of the Hollywood star reflects his honest personality.