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1. Teresa R. on January 26th, 2010 at 12:31 pm

   Are we just talking Americans? Anyone? I can think of tons of people who I believe are better than she is! Julianne Moore, if we’re talking American women. Mathieu Almaric (sp?) if we’re talking any nationality, either gender. That’s just off the top of my head.

2. Teresa R. on January 26th, 2010 at 12:32 pm

   Oops. I just realized you meant in her generation. I’ll think on this, too.

3. Deron Bauman on January 26th, 2010 at 12:32 pm

   are they her age? that was what I was trying to get at. she’s not always in the best movies, but I always am amazed by her ability to show something both completely natural and unexpected.

4. Teresa R. on January 26th, 2010 at 12:38 pm

   Marion Cotillard, Michelle Williams and Joaquin Phoenix are around her age and I think they are just as good, if not better. I need to see more Maggie movies. Looking forward to Crazy Heart.

5. Teresa R. on January 26th, 2010 at 12:47 pm

   Kate Winslet. James McAvoy.

6. Bergamot on January 26th, 2010 at 12:48 pm

   She’s one of my two favorite Gyllenhaals

7. Kelsey Parker on January 26th, 2010 at 1:00 pm

   As I mentioned to Lucy recently, I finally noticed Michelle Williams. She has a quiet power but it’s compelling. She makes you forget Michelle Williams the actress. I lose myself in the characters she plays.

   Whereas I end up with a crush on Maggie Gyllenhaal after each of her roles… but she’s just herself as [addict / baker / batgirl / etc] every time, isn’t she?* I guess this means I’m attracted to Maggie Gyllenhaal the person.

   Other actors in their generation? While we’re on about Michelle Williams, how about her baby’s daddy, Heath Ledger? Or Joseph Gordon-Levitt?

   * Amanda Mae just separately told me the same thing. Great minds!

8. Cindy Scroggins on January 26th, 2010 at 1:00 pm

   I think Maggie Gyllenhaal is a wonderful actor, although I haven’t seen a lot of range from her. As to that generation’s best actor, my vote goes to Heath Ledger.

9. Kelsey Parker on January 26th, 2010 at 1:03 pm

   Kate Winslet and Joaquin Phoenix are closer in age to Phillip Seymour Hoffman than Maggie Gyllenhaal. But what generation is that?

10. Joseph Logan on January 26th, 2010 at 1:05 pm

    I think Cate Blanchett is closer to PSH in age, but she would get my vote in most generations. MG is lovely, though.

11. Deron Bauman on January 26th, 2010 at 1:10 pm

    I’m with you on Blanchett.

12. Teresa R. on January 26th, 2010 at 1:18 pm

    If IMDB is correct, Maggie and Kate Winslet are only one year apart. Kate’s been famous for longer, so maybe that’s why she seems older? Also, Joaquin is only a few years older than Maggie, I do believe. PSH is probably 10-15 years older than these kids, I bet.

    I agree with the opinion that Maggie’s range seems limited.

13. Teresa R. on January 26th, 2010 at 1:24 pm

    I am obviously bored at work:

    Years of birth
    PSH: 1967
    CB: 1969
    Joaquin: 1974
    Kate W.: 1975
    Maggie: 1977

14. Kelsey Parker on January 26th, 2010 at 1:43 pm

    Maggie is much older than I thought!

    Actually, I’m much older than I think.

15. Sheila Ryan on January 26th, 2010 at 1:56 pm

    I’m younger than that now.

16. Lex A on January 26th, 2010 at 8:04 pm

    I can’t believe Jennifer Aniston and Cate Blanchette are the same age.. Something’s off.

    I also third the JG Levitt vote.

17. raj on January 26th, 2010 at 8:23 pm

    I’m tempted to go with Rachel McAdams on this one. Not only is she a mad genius, she never drives me crazy by being in everything or by always playing the same role. I don’t know if there’s another major successful film actress about whom that’s true.

18. Rick Neece on January 26th, 2010 at 8:51 pm

    I’d throw Helena Bonham Carter into this mix. Though I can imagine her to be one (half?) generation back from Maggie.

19. xtophr on January 26th, 2010 at 10:17 pm

    A Gyllenhaal thread?

    Pure troll bait. Pass the popcorn.

20. Casey on January 27th, 2010 at 12:44 am

    I’m with you on Cate Blanchett & PSH-two of the most incredible actors of ANY generation as far as I’m concerned. Maggie’s great too, she just has a lot more proving to do to make me see her as the best of her generation.

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