Maggie Gyllenhaal, aged 47, captivated audiences at the Warner Bros. Pictures presentation during the 2025 CinemaCon at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas on April 1. Making a bold fashion statement, Maggie Gyllenhaal donned a suit and dress shirt, highlighted by a unique braided hair tie, drawing considerable attention on this occasion.
The actress’s balayage braid, an intricate mix of shades, started dark at her neck, seamlessly transitioning to a lighter brown, perfectly matching the top portion of her tie. Styled in a chic pixie cut, Maggie Gyllenhaal’s smart coordination with the braid was complemented by minimal makeup and a striking dark red lip. The simple yet effective approach put the focus squarely on her daring fashion choice.
Her presence at CinemaCon wasn’t merely about fashion. Maggie Gyllenhaal was there to unveil a theatrical first look at her upcoming horror film, “The Bride.” This film is her creative take on Frankenstein’s monster, showcasing her dual role as producer and director. Notably, Christian Bale takes the role of Frankenstein’s monster, while Jessie Buckley appears as the Bride of Frankenstein. Buckley and Maggie Gyllenhaal previously collaborated on “The Lost Daughter,” a project that earned Buckley an Oscar nomination.
Variety reported that “The Bride” features a gripping tagline, “Here comes the mother f—ing bride,” setting the tone for this punk rock rendition of the classic tale. The film commences dramatically, with the bride falling down a staircase, reawakening on an operating table, her body patched together but now destined to be by the monster’s side. A voice in the trailer ominously declares, “It wasn’t any accident. They did it on purpose,” hinting at the film’s intense narrative.
The film also stars Penélope Cruz, Annette Bening, and Maggie Gyllenhaal’s husband, Peter Sarsgaard. In an exclusive December interview with PEOPLE, Sarsgaard, known for his role in “Presumed Innocent,” discussed the dynamics of his 15-year marriage to Maggie Gyllenhaal. He explained, “We take turns in terms of our work. I think that’s one of the things that you just sort of have to do is let someone have their dance and then you take your dance. There is great value in that.”
The couple’s commitment is evident since their marriage in May 2009, sharing two daughters, Ramona and Gloria Ray. “I used to think that I would work more if I could,” Sarsgaard continued. “But I think that’s wrong. I think I would’ve done a lot more things that I was not proud of. So when I say yes to do something, it’s some type of sacrifice for me. Not a big one. Everyone else has got bigger sacrifices in the world, but just talking artistically — I can’t work constantly. I have a whole other life. I have a family.”
“The Bride” is set to unleash its thrilling narrative in theaters on September 26. The excitement for Maggie Gyllenhaal’s fashion-forward choices and her role in the anticipated film continues to build, illustrating her influence in both style and cinema.
