Jake Gyllenhaal Surprises 'Adolescence' Star Owen Cooper Ahead of Emmys
In a heartwarming moment, Jake Gyllenhaal surprised Owen Cooper, the young star of Netflix's "Adolescence," just before the 77th Primetime Emmy Awards. Cooper, who has openly expressed his admiration for Gyllenhaal, received a special visit and a good luck charm from his idol.
A Dream Come True for Owen Cooper
Owen Cooper, the youngest nominee in the Limited Series Supporting Actor category, made his desire to meet Jake Gyllenhaal abundantly clear. Appearing on Jimmy Kimmel Live! just days before the Emmys, Cooper jokingly said he planned to "chew Jake Gyllenhaal's ear off all night," emphasizing that meeting the "Brokeback Mountain" star was his top priority.
"I want to get there [to the Emmys], do all the media and then just chew Jake Gyllenhaal’s ear off all night," - Owen Cooper on Jimmy Kimmel Live!
The Surprise Visit
Netflix captured the surprise visit in a sweet video. Cooper was in the midst of an interview when Gyllenhaal unexpectedly appeared, leaving the young actor speechless. Before walking into the room, Gyllenhaal admitted, "Now I feel nervous. I'm excited!" Gyllenhaal, nominated for Limited Series Lead Actor for Apple TV+'s "Presumed Innocent," decided to meet Cooper after hearing about the young actor's enthusiasm.
A Lucky Duck for Good Luck
Gyllenhaal presented Cooper with a "Lucky Duck," a token he received before his Academy Award nomination for "Brokeback Mountain." He said, "I made this movie, and I got nominated for an Academy Award, and a friend of mine sent me something just like this. It's just a 'Lucky Duck' to keep in your pocket. To give you a little bit of luck." The gesture deeply touched Cooper, who expressed his gratitude on Instagram, calling it an "honour and a privilege to meet an icon of the game."
Cooper's Historic Nomination and Emmy Buzz
At just 15 years old, Owen Cooper has already made history as the youngest-ever nominee for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Limited Series for "Adolescence." He is considered a frontrunner in his category, nominated alongside Javier Bardem, Bill Camp, Rob Delaney, Peter Sarsgaard, and Ashley Walters. Jake Gyllenhaal is up for his first Emmy for his role in "Presumed Innocent".
| Nominee | Category | Project |
|---|---|---|
| Owen Cooper | Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Limited Series | Adolescence |
| Jake Gyllenhaal | Outstanding Lead Actor in a Limited Series | Presumed Innocent |