Conan O’Brien Needs A Friend

Jake Gyllenhaal

Oct 11, 2021

In this engaging conversation, Jake Gyllenhaal—an acclaimed actor known for his roles in Donnie Darko and Brokeback Mountain—discusses the significance of kindness in entertainment. He shares insights on filming his latest project, The Guilty, during the pandemic, highlighting the emotional benefits of performance on mental health. The chat also touches on the humor found in celebrity friendships and the quirks of parenthood, offering a delightful blend of laughter and poignant reflections.

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Intro

2min

Return and Revelations

20min

Behind the Scenes: The Absurdity of Performance

8min

Exploring Travel Benefits and Home Sharing

4min

Navigating Films and Tech Fumbles

6min

Creativity in Crisis: Filming During a Pandemic

16min

The Importance of Humor and Kindness

2min

Navigating Celebrity Friendships and Awkward Encounters

2min

Preparing for Fatherhood with Humor and Antics

4min

10.

The Unexpected Reality of Fatherhood and Childbirth

4min

11.

The Transformative Journey of Parenthood and Play

7min

Actor Jake Gyllenhaal feels so many things about being Conan O’Brien’s friend.

Jake sits down with Conan to talk about kindness in entertainment, shooting his new film The Guilty on a contained set, and why performance is so integral in maintaining mental health. Plus, Conan and Sona offer words of encouragement to Matt Gourley as he prepares for impending parenthood.

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