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Maggie Gyllenhaal

Interviewed by Colleen Egan

Maggie Gyllenhaal
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As a critically-acclaimed actress and the mother of a toddler, Maggie Gyllenhaal has a lot of roles to juggle, literally. Now she has added philanthropist to the list as she works with Duracell Power a Smile to provide funding for children's hospitals and toys for young patients this holiday season. We caught up with the busy New Yorker to see what's on her mind.


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Q. What's your favorite clothing item?

A. I just bought a Stella McCartney cashmere jumpsuit.






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Q. What are you reading right now?

A. I'm halfway through The Brief Wondrous Life of Oscar Wao by Junot Diaz.




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Q. Do you prefer chocolate or cheese?

A. Chocolate.







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Q. Would you rather cook at home or order takeout?

A. I've turned into a cook-at-home person.







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Q. What do you wake up in the middle of the night thinking about?

A. I need a nanny!

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