Celebrity relationships have always been a fan-favorite topic when it comes to having full-blown discussions. Whether it is an O.G. pairing like David & Victoria Beckham or the newest couple, Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce, we love getting our hands on the juiciest updates when it comes to our favorite stars’ love lives. Jake Gyllenhaal is no exception to this!
Jake Gyllenhaal’s love life boasts some of the most popular names including Kirsten Dunst, Alyssa Miller, and pop sensation Taylor Swift. However, his relationship with actress Reese Witherspoon has been an unforgettable one! And as always, rumors about the reason behind their separation were quick to spring up. However, there’s no need to worry as according to sources, their breakup was one free of drama.
No Room for Drama in Jake Gyllenhaal’s Breakup with Reese Witherspoon
After ending a seven-year-long marriage with Ryan Phillippe in 2006, Reese Witherspoon found solace in Jake Gyllenhaal and the two began dating in 2007 after meeting on the sets of Rendition (2007). Unfortunately, the relationship wasn’t meant to last as they broke up in 2009. Naturally, fans were quick to come up with their own theories regarding the breakup but all of them were swatted down as sources close to the couple put out the fires as soon as possible.
Talking to US Weekly, an insider stated the breakup was harsh on Gyllenhaal as “it broke his heart.” And while the actors “fought constantly” toward the end of their relationship, another source revealed that “no one cheated. There was no drama.”
As for the reason behind the breakup, sources state that Witherspoon was getting cold feet about making it official with the Spider-Man: Far From Home actor, owing to her failed marriage and her two kids. According to a source,
“[Reese] felt pressured to wed again but she wasn’t ready…She couldn’t give Jake enough and she got cold feet. Jake wanted all of her…She really worried that they didn’t have enough in common.”
Sources also added that Witherspoon worried she was projecting most of her energy toward her ex-boyfriend and not enough toward her children, Ava and Deacon.
No Hard Feelings Between the Ex-Lovers
Given the fact that the breakup wasn’t messy, there’s no surprise that the two hold no grudges against one another.
Years after their split, Gyllenhaal appeared on an episode of The Jess Cagle Interview where he candidly spoke about his feelings toward his ex-girlfriend. Like a gentleman, the actor couldn’t stop himself from praising Witherspoon. He stated,
“She is, as I would say about most of the women who I’m close friends with or had relationships in my life with, one of the smartest, strongest people I’ve ever met.”
While breakups can be hard, it’s important to deal with them with grace, both during and after the separation. It’s safe to say that Gyllenhaal has mastered the art here!
