OlderSun, 27 January 2008 at 5:48 pm
Jake Gyllenhaal Remembers Heath Ledger
Jake Gyllenhaal stops to grab a cup of coffee in Brentwood, Calif. on Sunday morning.
Earlier this weekend, Jake, 27, was spotted hiking at a Los Angeles park with girlfriend Reese Witherspoon and her two kids, Ava, 8, and Deacon, 4. It was the first sighting of the star since his Brokeback costar Heath Ledger’s passing.
It was reported last week that Jake was in New Mexico shooting his new film, Brothers. Presumably, he flew back home recently to attend the private memorial service for Heath, which was attended by his close family and friends.
Jake is the godfather of Heath and Michelle Williams 2-year-old daughter Matilda.
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H, Jake was not in NY because Michelle and Matilda weren’t in NY. Reports were that they were in LA and then going to Australia for the final funeral. Before you lose respect for Jake you should get all the facts. Jake deserves better than all of the haters right now. Pretty heartless to kick a man when he is down and to judge him without know all the facts. Leave the guy alone.
Jill @49 are you describing yourself as being predatory, because you sure sound like it.
#45 noia GREAT POST!!
Why does Jake have to say something to the press? What does he owe YOU? Do you run to the press when someone you know dies? Maybe he just wants to be left alone. Is that so hard to understand? Just because he was with Heath in a movie once, and was his friend, does every friend have to make a statement?
What about Julia Stiles? Why aren’t you after her to make a statement? She worked with Heath, too.
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trbute: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XlSpjPcZSTQ
Jake is gay and Heath didn’t want to hang with a F A G.
Heath was a beautiful person, a fragile and genuine human being, a truly gifted actor and artist, Jake is just a fake Hollywood product that doesn’t give a f**k about anyone or anything but himself.
He’s not even worthy of being mentioned in the same sentence with Heath. All that Jake will ever be is a pretty boy/ wannabe actor, that’s all he’ll ever be. EVER.
I love you Heath, rest in peace angel!
noia: the reason to compare Jake and Heath is that they are in the same business and do similar roles. Would you refuse to compare the abilities of two football quarterbacks? And everyone is a “different” person except perhaps for identical twins. Don’t be so silly and illogical.
Anon has it about right. As far as anyone knows, Jake and Heath didn’t hang out together at all, nor did they have much contact after working in Brokeback together. Jake may be a bit stunned by Heath’s sudden demise, but so are many in Hollywood. He doesn’t seem to be mourning anyone and in fact is not on the record as saying anything about Heath. And that is a bit odd. Some praise for his acting and expression of regret would seem to be in order, or have been in order days ago.
Heath baby give me a damn break. It is people like you who the lowest most nasty form of person. Jake is a talented actor and the nasty excuse that he is in Heath’s shadow or not worth the same respect is pathetic. Only cruel heartless people would do what you are doing to Jake right now. Do you think Heath would want you to do this to Jake? My guess is no. This is not a competition between Jake and Heath, they are completely different and have their own acting style that complimented each other in Brokeback. Some of you are really just sick, vile and need to get your own lives and leave Jake alone!
Do you know what I think, I think a lot of people are getting Jake and Heath’s friendship mixed up with Ennis and Jack’s relationship.
Where were all those “fans” of Heath before he died??
He was the target of mockery and jokes about his clothes and some of his movies (yes, also on this side) and now suddenly he has “fans” who are using him for bashing Jake.
Yes, Heath would be happy with those “fans”…..he really deserves better….
RIP Heath.
It’s good to see Jake is doing (kind of) good after Heath’s passing… I imagine it was devastating for him…
Jake will do great as little Matilda’s godfather, I’m sure.
Can’t believe what some people are saying here… I’m sure Jake is grieving and will for a very long time. Come on, Heath and Jake were best friends but these things are pretty hard to take in, it’s sort of a process and you show it in different ways…
Best wishes to Jake and his little and beautiful goddaughter, I bet they will be very close.
Patty: you have no way of knowing whether Jake and Heath were best friends. Neither ever said as much. Jake has said his “best friend” is Chris, the chef. Just because they were in a movie together doesn’t make them “best friends”. How Jake feels about Heath’s death is unknown since he has said absolutely nothing. Which is very odd in itself.
GOD BLESS!
Why do I keep seeing these web posts titled, “Jake Gyllenhaal Remembers Heath Ledger” without any content that explains that title? They all say the same thing - he got coffee, went for a hike with gf and kids, godfather to Heath and Michelle’s girl, etc., but don’t report that he expressed any rememberance or condolence publicly. Good for him - it’s private, but don’t make news out of something that didn’t happen.
Nobody can explain the each person´s destiny. Dammed irony!
I watched BBM and I think to myself ‘ that´s sad history’. I liked very much two cowboys but , in truth, I fell in love with Jack Twist!
Now, Heath is dead and unfortunately we can not see his big talent anymore (only in Batman) but Jake is alive and I´m sure he´ll bring a lot of joy to his fans with his amazing talent!
My thoughts exactly Geeba. Pr is working overtime to try and get some good publicity because they know they screwed up on this one. Regardless of what his relationship was with Heath, pretending to go hiking with your beard for a photo opportunity was not the way to go with this.
Oh go away, Disgusted. You are disgusting. No one screwed up on anything except you crazies who are obsessed with Jake’s private life. This is not the time for your insane obsession.
Jannie, it isn’t odd that Jake has not made a statement. He doesn’t have to make public what his private feelings are. That doesn’t deminish whatever relationship Jake and Heath had or didn’t have. Maybe he has been in contact and done things to help out Heath’s family, Matilda and Michelle privately. Sadly anything Jake would say would be subject to the scrutiny and twisting of words from people like you. Again just leave the guy alone.
Jake is such a joke. Out with his lay and her kids all weekend long instead of spendng quality time alone grieving over his god daughter’s daddy. From what I’ve seen and heard, Jake has had no contact with Heath or Matilda in ages. Now, how’s that for being such a great Godfather? Imagine your lay’s kids being more important then your own goddaughter? You can sure bet that Jake will not be spending any quality time in the near future with Matilda as long as Reese and her kids are in the picture. That just goes to show you how much control Reese has over this relationship.
Why do Jake and Heath wear purple hats?
HEY DIDI…..
WTF are you still doing on Heath Ledger’s threads? You obviously have such disdain for him and for the fans who are genuinely mourning him. In an earlier thread you called Heath a “dead junkie actor” (post #30 on the Olsen girl dating Heath thread)
And now on this thread you have basically called Jake is a piece of sh*t for going hiking when his friend Heath has just died.
You can’t stand Heath and yet you criticize/accuse Jake of not mourning his friend properly? WTF is your problem????
We get it B*tch…..you hate Heath……so just stay the fcuk off his threads you c*u*n*t.
And let the rest of us honour this beautiful man and magnificent actor in the way he deserves.
I’m sure he will be a good Godfather to beautiful Matilda. The past week hasn’t been good for anyone in Hollywood. My condolonses to out to Heath’s family in Perth and Michelle and Matilda and Jake.
“beautiful Mathilda”. Well we can hope You never know what a person will look like eventually when they are only two years old. The cutest, most adorable kids can turn into complete fuglies when they grow up.
Didi- Have you ever lost a close loved one? If you have, you would not have written that insensitive post about Jake because you would know that not everyone who grieves sits and “blubs” uncontrollably. You are the insensitive one. You have no idea what he’s going through.
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