EntertainmentJake Gyllenhaal releases children’s book honoring nieces: ‘One of the most important relationships’Jake Gyllenhaal and Greta Caruso release ‘The Secret Society of Aunts and Uncles’ in Septembertoday at 17:13

Jake Gyllenhaal he is the uncle of the two daughters of Maggie Gyllenhaal It is Peter Saarsgard. The actor embraced the facet and wrote a children’s book that goes on sale next Saturday, 5: The Secret Society of Aunts and Uncles (The Secret Society of Aunts and Uncles in free translation).

“It’s about listening to them and what they want, and then you’re ready for the position. If they want to stay up late, you stay up late. If they want ice cream before dinner, we eat it. best part of the job,” said Gyllenhaal about the uncle mode he assumes alongside ramonaaged 16, and Gloryof 11 (via People).

The relationship with his nieces pushed him to dedicate himself to culinary skills. “I love to cook and I believe I’m really good at it, so I do it as much as possible. I’ll call and say, ‘Okay, I’m coming. What do you guys want to eat for dinner? I’ll cook anything you want. I’m your boss staff,” he said. The menu includes mashed potatoes and steak.

The book was co-written with Greta Caruso, a childhood friend of the actor, and is filled with easter eggs. Uncle Mo was named after ramonawhile strong-willed great-aunt Gloria pays homage to her younger niece Jake. The narrative aims to share “one of the most important relationships” in the actor’s life.

“I was a little nervous because privacy is very important to me,” he said. “But they were so excited about the book and it went forward. And so did my sister, which really meant a lot to me. I sent them drafts and she cried with all of them. She’s a tough audience. So it’s also a book about my sister and brother-in-law, who raised two amazing girls.”