Sat Jan 04 05:30:00 UTC 2025: ## Balancing Family and Fame: Peter Sarsgaard on Choosing Roles and Married Life with Maggie Gyllenhaal

**NEW YORK, NY** – Actor Peter Sarsgaard, currently starring in the film *September 5*, opened up about his approach to his career and his long-term marriage to fellow actor Maggie Gyllenhaal. The couple, married since 2009, share two daughters, Ramona (18) and Gloria Ray (13).

Sarsgaard, 53, revealed that he deliberately limits his acting roles to prioritize his family. He explained that he’s learned not to overwork, recognizing that it would lead to accepting projects he might not be proud of. He prioritizes quality over quantity, carefully selecting roles that align with his artistic vision and allow him to balance his professional and family life. His collaboration with *September 5* director Tim Fehlbaum exemplifies this approach, highlighting Sarsgaard’s commitment to ensuring every project meets his high standards.

While acknowledging the challenges of maintaining a successful marriage in the demanding world of acting, Sarsgaard emphasizes that he and Gyllenhaal, 47, take turns focusing on work, allowing for a supportive and balanced partnership. He suggested that the unique demands of their dual acting careers actually makes their relationship dynamic work. Gyllenhaal herself has achieved significant success, directing the 2021 film *The Lost Daughter* (in which Sarsgaard starred) and currently working on *The Bride*, a Frankenstein adaptation which features both Sarsgaard and Gyllenhaal’s brother, Jake Gyllenhaal. Sarsgaard expressed his enthusiasm for *The Bride*, praising his wife’s work.

*September 5* is currently in limited release, expanding nationwide on January 17th.

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