Jake Gyllenhaal is known for his intense and versatile acting in Hollywood, having worked on various critically acclaimed films such as Nightcrawler, Zodiac, and Brokeback Mountain. Meanwhile, Anne Hathaway is another Hollywood heavyweight known for her blockbuster roles in films such as Les Misérables, The Devil Wears Prada, and The Dark Knight Rises. However, in Love and Other Drugs, the chemistry between the two actors was undeniable.

On-Screen Chemistry In Brokeback Mountain

Brokeback Mountain

Jake Gyllenhaal and Anne Hathaway were not only in Love and Other Drugs, but they also shared the screen in Ang Lee’s groundbreaking film Brokeback Mountain. The movie explores the story of two cowboys falling in love in 1960s rural Wyoming, and Gyllenhaal portrays rodeo cowboy Jack Twist, who falls in love with Ennis Del Mar. Meanwhile, Hathaway plays Lureen Newsome, Twist’s wife, in a small but notable role. Brokeback Mountain tackles taboo subjects like homosexuality and toxic masculinity, earning Best Actor nominations for Gyllenhaal and Heath Ledger, and a Best Picture and Best Director nomination for the film.

Jake Gyllenhaal’s Controversial Statement

Jake Gyllenhaal And Anne Hathaway

In a press conference for Love and Other Drugs, Jake Gyllenhaal praised Anne Hathaway’s work and discussed his time spent on set with her, saying, “I recommend getting in bed with Anne Hathaway to any man. I’m lucky. I have had brief cinematic sex with her in Brokeback Mountain and again a number of times in Love and Other Drugs…There’s something about the way Annie and I both work that is inherently very musical. It’s all about rhythm. There’s a rhythm to writing, there’s a rhythm to sports and there’s a rhythm to sex.”

Jake Gyllenhaal’s Admiration For Anne Hathaway

Jake Gyllenhaal And Anne Hathaway

Despite the eyebrow-raising comment, Jake Gyllenhaal greatly respects and admires Anne Hathaway as an actress and collaborator. Their on-screen chemistry in both Brokeback Mountain and Love and Other Drugs is palpable and adds depth to their portrayals. While Love and Other Drugs received mixed reviews from critics, their chemistry was undoubtedly one of the film’s highlights.