Jake Gyllenhaal Surprises Young Actor Owen Cooper Before Emmys

LOS ANGELES, CA – Young actor Owen Cooper received the surprise of a lifetime when Jake Gyllenhaal paid an unexpected visit before the 2025 Emmy Awards.

The 15-year-old Cooper, known for his role in the limited series “Adolescence,” has made headlines for his admiration of Gyllenhaal. Days before the Emmys, Cooper expressed his desire to meet Gyllenhaal, saying, “I want to chew Jake Gyllenhaal’s ear off all night.” The excitement was palpable as Cooper was interviewed about the upcoming event.

In a heartwarming clip shared online, Cooper called Gyllenhaal his “favorite actor of all time” and expressed his eagerness to collaborate with the star of “Brokeback Mountain.” Just moments later, Gyllenhaal surprised Cooper, entering the room with a special gift.

<p"Now I feel nervous. I’m excited," Gyllenhaal said as he approached the young nominee. When Cooper noticed Gyllenhaal, he was momentarily speechless. The two shared a warm hug, marking a memorable moment for both.

Gyllenhaal presented Cooper with a charm he described as a “Lucky Duck,” helping to symbolize good fortune. “I made this movie, and I got nominated for an Academy Award, and a friend of mine sent me this before,” Gyllenhaal explained while handing over the gift. “It’s just to give you a little bit of luck.”

Cooper’s talent has earned him a nomination at the Emmys alongside actors like Javier Bardem and Bill Camp. The Emmy Awards ceremony, broadcasted on CBS and Paramount+, is set to take place at 5 p.m. PT on September 14, 2025, and has generated significant buzz in Hollywood.