Number One Gay Hero - Jake Gyllenhaal

AfterElton.com gay mens reader’s hot 100 list vote Jake Gyllenhaal as Number One

Given how little we’ve actually seen of Jake over the past twelve months – two films that grossed only $43 million between them; his very low profile since the death of friend and Brokeback Mountain co-star Heath Ledger – it truly is a testament to Gyllenhaal’s enduring appeal to gay men that he topped our list for the second straight year. (It should be noted, however, that he edged out John Barrowman by only the narrowest of margins.)

What accounts for Jake’s ongoing appeal to gay men? His doe-eyed, boy next door (yet somehow smoldering) looks certainly don’t hurt, but we suspect what really makes gay men go for him is that he doesn’t have an issue going for us. From playing gay in Brokeback to appearing at a GLAAD award show to not feeling the need to distance himself from his gay fans (remember the shout out to us done in drag on Saturday Night Live?), Jake has done as much as any actor to show straight guys there isn’t a good reason to be afraid of gay guys (or gay roles).

Jake’s upcoming projects will showcase his range and willingness to tackle a variety of roles. This December he’ll be starring in director Jim Sheridan’s drama Brothers, then in 2009 moviegoers will see him tackle the romantic comedy Nailed before playing Dastan in Prince of Persia (based on the video game of the same name). Alas, none of his roles have him playing gay again, but we are curious to see what he does with his upcoming role as Joe Namath.

Written by TechStickle on June 3rd, 2008 with no comments.
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Jake Gyllenhaal does the cover of Vanity Fair

Jake Gyllenhaal graces the cover of the Italian version of Vanity Fair, holding his trusty bicycle, which we haven’t seen him ride in far too long. Jake looks as studly as ever, but I’m a little disappointed that he is wearing a shirt in all of the shots. Perhaps he wasn’t in the mood during the photo shoot, since he has been having a very rough time dealing with the death of his “amico vero” Heath Ledger.

The shoot does look like it would have been difficult. It seems most of the photos show Jake engaging in traditional male bonding activities all by himself. Jake in a boat on a pond. Jake fishing. As much as I enjoy looking at him, I imagine that the scenes only served to remind Jake that he recently lost his best bud.

Matthew McConaughey and Lance Armstong need to help brush him off, squeeze him back into those tight shorts, and get him back up on that bicycle!

Apparently these are the same images shot by Mark Seliger from the October ‘07 issue of Interview Magazine.

Written by TechStickle on February 17th, 2008 with no comments.
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Jake Gyllenhaal in London for the BAFTA

Jake Gyllenhaal in London for the BAFTA

Jake Gyllenhaal in London for the BAFTA

Photos I heart Jake

Written by TechStickle on February 13th, 2007 with no comments.
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Jake Wall at Beach Footy

Jake Wall at Beach Footy

Jake Wall at Beach Footy

Hot model and former Miss Universe, Jennifer Hawkins’ boyfriend, Jake Wall joined other footy players hotties in a touch football game at The inaugural Harvey Norman Beach Footy event which was head at Maroubra Beach, Sydney last weekend. Thanks to Aussie Beef.

Written by TechStickle on December 22nd, 2006 with no comments.
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Jake Gyllenhaal and Austin Nichols

Jake Gyllenhaal & Austin Nichols, ????

Written by TechStickle on November 28th, 2006 with no comments.
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Jake Gyllenhaal Buldge Bet?

Is there some kind of "bulge bet" among the Hollywood’s hunks !? I wonder if Jake Gyllenhaal realize that he is walking around with apparently no underwear. From the look on his face I think he does

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Written by TechStickle on October 26th, 2006 with no comments.
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Jake Gyllenhaal & Heath Ledger in Love

Post Brokeback Mountain, Jake Gyllenhaal and Heath Ledger prove at at a basketball game that it wasnt just for their careers. They make a nice couple.

Written by TechStickle on August 15th, 2006 with 2 comments.
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Brokeback Mountain's gay cowboys riding towards mainstream success

Brokeback Mountain's gay cowboys riding towards mainstream success

I\’ve certainly been waiting to watch Jake Gyllenhaal and Heath Ledger play gay cowboy lovers, haven\’t you? Director Ang…
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Written by Techni.cool. on October 16th, 2005 with no comments.
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Brokeback Mountain on Entertainment Tonight

Brokeback Mountain on Entertainment Tonight While Queer Day has been following all of the developments with Brokeback Mountain, we haven’t been sure what to make of the movie, that is until ET delivered a sneak preview last night. While the clips shown on ET can be downloaded here, Jake Gyllenhaal and Heath Ledger look like they’ve delivered it and maybe, just maybe, the rumors about Ledger almost busting Gyllenhaal’s nose during a kissing scene just might be true.
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Written by TechStickle on September 13th, 2005 with no comments.
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