Jake Gyllenhaal praised his brother-in-law, Peter Sarsgaard, after he won the Best Actor award at the Venice Film Festival. Sarsgaard received the honor for his role in ‘Memory’ and Jake expressed his happiness for his sister’s talented husband on Instagram.
During his acceptance speech, Sarsgaard spoke about the impact of AI machines owned by billionaires in Hollywood. He emphasized that if the strike between writers and actors is lost, it could have dire consequences for various industries such as healthcare and warfare.
Sarsgaard also shared a personal connection to the role, dedicating the award to his late uncle who suffered from dementia and passed away during the COVID-19 pandemic. Holding back tears, he mentioned his uncle’s love for beekeeping.