This angelic child star grew up to become a household name in Hollywood, but can you guess who he is?

Born in Tinseltown to a prominent film producer father and screenwriter mother, he made his silver screen debut at the tender age of 10, appearing alongside comedy legend Billy Crystal.

Following a string of minor roles alongside his actress sister, who would go on to star in a Batman film, he landed a breakthrough role as a psychologically troubled teenager in a 2001 cult classic.

A prestigious BAFTA win and an Oscar nomination soon followed for his performance in a critically acclaimed Western drama, a film which many believe was robbed of the Best Picture award.

His most recent role has seen him undergo a remarkable physical transformation to play a rugged fighter alongside a renowned sports star. So, have you guessed who he is yet?

It’s Jake Gyllenhaal! The versatile actor, now 43, has established himself as one of the most in-demand stars in Hollywood.

Gyllenhaal was born into a showbiz family, with his father, Swedish director Stephen Gyllenhaal, and screenwriter mother, Naomi Foner.

His older sister, Maggie Gyllenhaal, 46, is also a well-known actress, having starred in films such as “The Dark Knight” and “Crazy Heart.” She also co-starred with her younger brother in the 2001 cult classic “Donnie Darko,” which propelled him into the spotlight.

Gyllenhaal’s godmother is none other than horror icon Jamie Lee Curtis, and their family home was often visited by the legendary Paul Newman for dinner.

As a child, Gyllenhaal had 20/1250 vision and wore strong prescription glasses and intensive corrective lenses. Although he was born with a lazy eye, it naturally resolved over time, but he is still considered legally blind today.

In a recent interview with THR, he shared his thoughts on his vision, saying, ‘I like to think it’s advantageous. I’ve never known anything else. When I can’t see in the morning, before I put on my glasses, it’s a place where I can be with myself.’

He even removed his contacts during a scene in the 2015 boxing movie “Southpaw” to portray the character’s emotional state, forcing himself to ‘listen more closely.’

Gyllenhaal made his acting debut as Billy Crystal’s son in the 1991 comedy “City Slickers.” He also appeared in “A Dangerous Woman” (1993) and the 1998 comedy “Homegrown,” both alongside his sister, Maggie.

The versatile actor, Jake Gyllenhaal, has taken on a range of diverse roles throughout his career.

Jake Gyllenhaal with his sister, Maggie Gyllenhaal, and their parents, Stephen Gyllenhaal and Naomi Foner, in 2003.

As a child, Jake Gyllenhaal faced vision challenges and wore strong prescription glasses and corrective lenses.

Jake Gyllenhaal made his acting debut as Billy Crystal’s son in the 1991 comedy “City Slickers.”

Jake Gyllenhaal’s godmother is the iconic Halloween star, Jamie Lee Curtis, pictured here in 2023.

Jake Gyllenhaal in the 2001 cult classic “Donnie Darko” with Drew Barrymore.

Jake Gyllenhaal’s most iconic role was in Ang Lee’s 2005 film “Brokeback Mountain,” where he played Jack Twist, an American cowboy who falls in love.

Gyllenhaal’s first leading role came in “October Sky,” Joe Johnston’s 1999 adaptation of the Homer Hickam autobiography “Rocket Boys.” In the film, he portrayed a young man from West Virginia striving for a science scholarship to avoid a life of coal mining.

The film was well-received and earned $32 million at the box office.

After narrowly missing out on the roles of Spider-Man and Batman, Gyllenhaal landed his most legendary role to date in Ang Lee’s 2005 film “Brokeback Mountain.”

In the film, he portrayed Jack Twist, an American cowboy who falls in love with Ennis Del Mar, played by the late Heath Ledger.

The film received widespread critical acclaim and earned Gyllenhaal Supporting Actor and Best Actor Oscar nominations.

Jake Gyllenhaal stars alongside Conor McGregor in the Amazon remake of the 1989 movie, “Road House.”

In a shocking turn of events, the film lost the Best Picture Oscar to “Crash,” a decision that has since been regarded as one of the biggest upsets in the award show’s history.

Gyllenhaal’s most recent role was in the Amazon remake of the 1989 movie “Road House,” where he played Elwood Dalton and underwent a muscular body transformation, dieting down to five percent body fat.

MMA fighter Conor McGregor played Knox in the film, and the streaming service revealed that it was their ‘most-watched produced film debut ever on a worldwide basis,’ attracting an impressive 50 million viewers during the first two weekends of its release.