Maggie Gyllenhaal’s 10 Best Performances: From ‘Secretary’ to ‘Stranger Than Fiction’

Maggie Gyllenhaal is having one of her most impactful years in Hollywood yet. The New York native has received critical acclaim for her directorial debut feature “The Lost Daughter,” which has ushered her into the awards race, capable of nabbing three possible nominations for directing, adapted screenplay and perhaps even best picture. In celebration of her birthday, Variety is ranking the 10 best performances of her acting career so far, which has included some that the Oscars have recognized and many that, unfortunately, have been snubbed. Gyllenhaal’s acting career has spanned nearly three decades, after getting her start in some… Read Full Article