Enchanting actor Maggie Gyllenhaal and superstar singer Mariah Carey adore luxurious, natural Jurlique skin care. Gyllenhaal visited the Jurlique Day Spa in Chiswick while she was in London shooting Nanny McPhee and The Big Bang.

“I absolutely loved the Jurlique facial,” she said. “My skin looked amazing when I left and I felt like I was walking on air.” Gyllenhaal says she’s a huge fan of everything Jurlique and uses their products every day. “I trust them. I love their new Biodynamic products, especially the Purely Age-Defying Refining Treatment and the Purely Age-Defying Eye Cream.”

“It feels gorgeous. And I know it’s good for me. I love the Rosewater Balancing Mist and the Calendula Cream. I use the Soothing Cleansing Lotion to remove my make up and clean my skin after a long day at work. And the whole bio dynamic line is amazing.”

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Yaay, the first video with Maggie from Independent Lens is here! It’s a sweet little video of Maggie introducing herself and explaining why she’s taking part of Independent Lens, here explanation cannot be any surprise to a true Maggie Gyllenhaal fan.

You can watch the video below. To learn more about Independent Lens go here.

I have added a promotional picture from Independent Lens to the gallery.

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Miscellaneous: Independent Lens (2009)

I promised to scan the Marie Claire magazine as soon as I got it and I’m one to keep my promises, so here’s the scans from Maggie’s fantastic interview and photoshoot for Marie Claire.

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Magazine Scans: Marie Claire UK – October 2009

Maggie Gyllenhaal can’t stop speaking in an English accent.

The American actress – who has a two-year-old daughter Ramona with director husband Peter Sarsgaard – is currently living in the UK while filming ‘Nanny McPhee and the Big Bang’ and admits she is having trouble leaving her character behind at the end of each day.

She said: “I’ve loved being in England. I shot ‘The Dark Knight’ here about two years ago, and then last year Peter shot ‘An Education’ so we’ve been here once a year, for a substantial period of time, for the past two years.

“It’s funny because in the movie I have an English accent and sometimes I keep it going. Peter and I were saying that we are going home and we are going to say little English things and our friends are going to think we are super pretentious!”

Maggie and Peter – who married in May – worked together earlier this year, when she starred in his stage production of ‘Uncle Vanya’ and she admits it was her favourite project to date.

She added to Britain’s Daily Telegraph newspaper: “Doing the play was our wedding present to each other. And I don’t think I’ve ever worked on anything that I have enjoyed more than doing that play with him, although it is difficult doing a play when you have a young child, because you are never there for your baby’s bedtime.”

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The Emmy® Award-winning PBS series “Independent Lens” announced today that critically acclaimed actress Maggie Gyllenhaal will host the upcoming 2009/2010 season, making her debut when the series premieres on Tuesday, October 13th, 2009 at 10 PM (check local listings). Past seasons of “Independent Lens” have been presented by award-winning actors Edie Falco, Angela Bassett, Don Cheadle and Susan Sarandon.

“We are very pleased to be working with Maggie Gyllenhaal in this capacity. She is one of the finest actresses working in independent film today. The characters she has created on screen are indelibly crafted in honesty and truth; we are delighted that she will be hosting our upcoming season,” said Series Producer Lois Vossen.

“I’m a passionate believer in the power of independent film. ‘Independent Lens’ filmmakers ignore the rules of commercial programming and spend years pursuing diverse stories about people not normally seen on TV. I am truly honored to present their work as the new host of ‘Independent Lens,’” said Gyllenhaal.

Gyllenhaal made her feature film debut in 1992, alongside Jeremy Irons and Ethan Hawke in “Waterland.” Gyllenhaal received her first Golden Globe nomination for Best Actress in a Comedy or Musical for her role in “Secretary” (2002). In 2007, she received her second Golden Globe nomination for Best Actress in a Motion Picture Drama for “Sherrybaby,” in which she played a female convict struggling to overcome her drug addiction and regain custody of her daughter. Most recently, Gyllenhaal played Rachel Dawes in the Warner Bros. box office hit “Dark Knight” (2008) directed by Chris Nolan and appeared in Sam Mendes’s “Away We Go” in 2009. Next up, Gyllenhaal will star in the dramatic film “Crazy Heart” alongside Jeff Bridges and in “Nanny McPhee and the Big Bang” with Emma Thompson.

This season “Independent Lens” will showcase a powerhouse selection of 27 independent films that bring a unique collection of stories unlike anything else on television. From a vast array of settings — including a cramped New York City apartment filled with a mind-blowing collection of modern art; the world’s largest garbage village in the outskirts of Cairo; the hills of Mongolia, where a Texas family seeks an unconventional treatment for their son’s autism; and Butte, Montana, where five generations intersect with key historical events — “Independent Lens” spans the country and circles the globe, showcasing diverse documentaries about unforgettable people and places. The series kicks off with Megumi Sasaki’s acclaimed and endearing documentary “HERB & DOROTHY,” about a postal worker and his librarian wife whose passion led them to create one of the most priceless collections of contemporary art in the world. “Independent Lens” will have its season premiere on PBS on October 13th, 2009 at 10 PM (check local listings). For more information on the series visit: http://www.pbs.org/independentlens.

2 new videos has been added to the Video Section. One is the video from behind the scenes of Maggie’s Marie Claire photoshoot, the other is a “Away We Go” related interview.

Maggie is covering You Magazine and I have just added scans of it to the gallery. It’s not new pictures but oh well, Maggie still looks amazing! I’ll make scans of Marie Claire as soon as I get in through the door.

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Magazine Scans: You Magazine – September 2009

Maggie Gyllenhaal doesn’t “have motherhood down”.

The 31-year-old actress – who has two-year-old daughter Ramona with husband Peter Sarsgaard – worries she is not giving her child the best start in life because she still works.

She explained: “I want to give my daughter the same gift that my mom and my grandmother gave to me, which is the knowledge that, as a woman, I can do anything professionally and personally. I have everything open to me. But that doesn’t mean it’s going to be easy.

“I continue to make lots of sacrifices to make sure my daughter feels comfortable, or at least as comfortable as she can. But I can’t and don’t pretend I have it down.”

Maggie she finds the challenge of motherhood “complicated”, and often feels pained when she leaves Ramona to go to work.

She thinks it would be easier for her daughter if her job had more structured hours, and so has decided only to commit to films which make the wrench of leaving home worth it.

She told Working Mother magazine: “Sometimes I fantasise about staying home with Ramona all day, so that I don’t miss a thing in this amazing two-year-old’s life.

“I’m an artist; I love my job. I feel very, very lucky to be in the position where going to work means I’m feeding myself. As a mother, you have to make sure you do that because that will nourish your child too.”

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