Maggie Gyllenhaal is a dramatic actress.
Margalit Ruth `` Maggie '' Gyllenhaal ( [ ˈdʒɪlənhɑːl ] born November 16 , 1977 in New York City ) is an American actress . For her performance in Sherrybaby ( 2006 ) , she was nominated for the Golden Globe Award for Best Actress in a Motion Picture -- Drama . For her performance in the musical-drama Crazy Heart ( 2009 ) , she was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress .