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Rumor: Jake Gyllenhaal head over heels for Reese and her children

cbbauthor — Mon, 30 Apr 2007 14:34:05 +0000

Life & Style is reporting that actor Jake Gyllenhaal, who is reportedly in the early stages of a relationship with soon-to-be divorced actress/celebrity-mom Reese Witherspoon, is not only falling for the Oscar winner, but is already head over heels for her two children, 8-year-old Ava and 3-year-old Deacon. A friend of Reese’s says,

Jake loves those two kids. He’s is so good with them. He loves kicking a ball around with Deacon, and he even lets Ava play hairdresser with him.

Jake, a celebrity uncle to sister, actress Maggie Gyllenhaal’s daughter Ramona, and celebrity-godfather to his former costar Heath Ledger’s, daughter Matilda, has mentioned his desire to be a father and may be considering the role of stepfather. According to Reese’s pal, he reportedly told the actress, "I want to be a part of your family." One of the things that Jake find most attractive in Reese is her exemplary mothering skills, a Gyllenhaal family friend says. The pal adds,

Jake’s impressed by how wonderful she is with the kids. He’s told his friends how much he admires the good manners she’s instilled in her kids.

Source: Life & Style, April 30, pg. 38-39

Jake Gyllenhaal out with niece Ramona Sarsgaard

Sarah — Fri, 27 Apr 2007 09:06:29 +0000

Actor Jake Gyllenhaal, 26, points at and makes faces for his niece Ramona Sarsgaard, 6 months, as he takes her out for a walk in NYC on Thursday. Later on, Ramona’s mama Maggie joined her brother for a second stroll.

Ramona rides in a Silver Cross Linear Freeway single stroller in Salsa ($600).

Image by INF Photo.

Thanks to CBB reader Amanda.

Jake Gyllenhaal says his niece Ramona is amazing!

cbbauthor — Fri, 02 Mar 2007 03:21:39 +0000

While he may be a major movie star and celebrity, one of Jake Gyllenhaal‘s favorite roles is playing uncle to his sister, Maggie Gyllenhaal and her fiance, Peter Sarsgaard‘s daughter, Ramona, 5 months tomorrow. Jake told PEOPLE on Wednesday at the Cinema Society and GQ New York City screening of Zodiac;

It’s great, wonderful. [She's] incredible. Of course, I’ve brought over presents. She’s not talking yet, but she looks amazing. I revel in her growth. It’s an amazing process to watch – and to watch my sister also.

Source: PEOPLE

Maggie Gyllenhaal uses cloth diapers

cbbauthor — Wed, 28 Feb 2007 14:00:00 +0000

Jake Gyllenhaal, the brother of new celebrity mother Maggie Gyllenhaal appeared on Conan O’Brien’s show and told of his niece, Ramona, almost 5 months, and how Maggie uses cloth diapers! He changes them too; apparently they are organic tie-on cloth diapers.

Tiny Birds Organic diapers have a 100% organic cotton tie nappy ($6 each).

Green Mountain Diapers make a Disana Organic Tie Nappy which is knitted from 100% unbleached natural cotton ($6). They have a video on the site with instructions on how to use them.

While they aren’t organic, other cloth diapers to check out include ones by Green Acre Designs, Fuzzi Bunz, Happy Heiny’s, BumGenius, Motherese and Swaddlebees.

If you have any further questions the members at Diaper Swappers are friendly and willing to answer any questions, or also check out The Pin.

Do you use cloth diapers? What brands? Please email us or leave a comment if you are aware of any other tie-on brands we can mention.

Thanks to CBB readers Candice, Julie, and Jill.