Jamie Lee Curtis | Jake Gyllenhaal – Stephen Gyllenhaal’s Son

Jake Gyllenhaal is well-known in his own right, but he also has a Hollywood connection, credits to his famous actress godmother, Jaimee Lee Curtis. Many parents choose godparents for their children in the hopes of shaping their children’s characters. Godparents are expected to play an active role in their godchildren’s lives, from religious to practical life guidance.

Curtis has a close relationship with Gyllenhaal’s parents, producer Stephen Gyllenhaal and screenwriter Naomi Foner. She’s a long-time family member who has seen Jake grow up and is clearly close to his whole family. Getting Curtis as a celebrity godmother certainly didn’t hurt Gyllenhaal’s rise to fame in the grand scheme of things. She said she keeps an eye on her godson in the entertainment industry as well. According to Entertainment Weekly, Curtis said, “When he first started in show business, I said, ‘Look, I’m your celebrity godmother.” She seems to have been more than willing to mentor young Jake in the ways of Hollywood.