Taylor Swift was put off eating when her relationship with Jake Gyllenhaal ended. The ‘Love Story’ hitmaker – who dated Jake from October to December last year – was reportedly dumped by the ‘Love & Other Drugs’ actor by telephone, leaving her “upset and hurt” and unable to eat. A source who saw the singer at the People’s Choice Awards on January 5, said: “She was not her usual bubbly, over-animated self. ...

Natalie Portman’s child will need therapy according to Jake Gyllenhaal. The 29-year-old beauty recently announced her pregnancy and engagement to ballet choreographer Benjamin Millepied and her former flame Jake joked her youngster will need counselling if ever forced to watch the actress’ psychological thriller ‘Black Swan’. He said: “She’s recently announced that she’s going to be a mom, and her child will probably need therapy after seeing ‘Black Swan.’” ...

Jake Gyllenhaal collects cook books. The ‘Love and Other Drugs’ actor – who recently split from singer Taylor Swift - enjoys spending time in the kitchen and is “obsessed” with recipe collections. He said: “I’ve always loved cooking, probably because my father and other always cooked. “I have a massive section in my library at home of beautiful old cook books. I really have a strange obsession with them.” ...

Jake Gyllenhaal and Taylor Swift have split up. The couple – who have been dating since October – are believed to have called time on their romance in December and spent the festive season apart. An insider told People: "They're over. It ended last month." It has been claimed the 30-year-old actor – who was previously in a relationship with Reese Witherspoon – decided to end his romance with the 21-year-old country singer because he felt "uncomfortable" with the couple's nine-year age gap. ...

Jake Gyllenhaal grows his own food. The 29-year-old actor insists he never worried about trying to get in shape for his nude scenes in ‘Love and Other Drugs’ because he already eats healthily and didn’t think it would suit his character if he bulked up. He said: “I didn’t think about getting in shape. I wanted my character to be a little sinewy and slimy. “I used to go to the gym but I don’t do that anymore. ...

Jake Gyllenhaal wants to start a family. The 29-year-old actor – who is believed to be dating singer Taylor Swift – admires the values his parents instilled in him from a young age and would love to be able to pass their advice down to another generation. He said: “Family is ultimately what I want. I was always taught to feel comfortable about my body. My parents told me that there is a beauty in whatever you are and however you look.” ...