Oscar-nominated siblings reportedly share ancestral connection royal family. Genealogy experts have recently revealed that Maggi And Jake Gyllenhaal The lineage is related to the medieval English king, King Edward III. So, two Hollywood A-listers could be distant cousins of the late Queen Elizabeth II.
Despite the alleged royal connection, the Gyllenhaal pair were born and raised in Los Angeles. However, his father is said to be a descendant of a Swedish noble family.
Jake and Maggie Gyllenhaal reportedly share ties with Britain’s royal family
Jake and Maggie Gyllenhaal may reportedly be connected to the British royal family. according to radaronlineThe Hollywood siblings could be 19th cousins of the late Queen Elizabeth II, genealogists claimed. They are said to be distant cousins through “shared family ancestry” going back more than six centuries.
Additionally, reports revealed that the Gyllenhaal family may be connected to the late King Edward III. The young emperor ruled his country from 1327 to 1377 (the year he died). Reportedly, he had several children from European families, including the British royal clan and Gyllenhaal’s Swedish aristocratic lineage. This would also mean that Jake and Maggie could potentially be related to King Charles and Prince William.
Meanwhile, the actor siblings’ father, Stephen Gyllenhaal, is the son of Swedish-American journalist Anders Leonard Gyllenhaal. The latter was said to be a descendant of a Swedish noble family associated with King Edward III.
Despite their royal lineage, Jake and Maggie, who grew up in Los Angeles, rose to fame for their skills and art. Her father is a film director, whose partner and children have been a part of the entertainment and creative world.
Meanwhile, Jake and Maggie reportedly did not have a cordial relationship from the beginning. In a recent interview, the 48-year-old sister shed light on their sibling dynamics. As Jake began acting in films at a young age, Maggie revealed that she was probably “in touch with jealousy.” But now, their relationship has improved, and they have “never been closer than they are now.”