When Jake Gyllenhaal first became an uncle, he was admittedly “overeager.”

“That was the first experience I’d ever had with being given the uncle title, and so I took it very seriously,” he told Parade.

That was almost 17 years ago, when his sister, Maggie Gyllenhaal, gave birth to her oldest daughter, Ramona (her youngest, Gloria, is 11). Now, the Nightcrawler actor is paying tribute to his “sacred” role with a new children’s book, The Secret Society of Aunts and Uncles, which he co-wrote with his longtime friend Greta Caruso (daughter of actor David Caruso).

The charming story follows 10-year-old Leo as he watches his ordinarily boring Uncle Mo get a crash course in “Uncleology.” (Lesson No. 1: Bedtime is not 8 o’clock. Lesson No. 2: Broccoli comes after ice cream.)

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Just a quick reminder that Jake Gyllenhaal and Greta Caruso’s debut children’s book, ‘The Secret Society of Aunts and Uncles’, will hit bookshelves on September 5th! Pre-order your copy now and upload your receipt to this site by September 4th to be entered to win a personalized video from Jake! (Open to US and Canada residents only.) All entrants will receive an official ‘The Secret Society of Aunts and Uncles’ certificate.

The art of Auntieology and Uncleology is a sacred craft, but 10 year old Leo has an Uncle Mo – a clueless stationery supply salesman with good intentions – who just doesn’t get it. Yet.

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Ginori 1735 is rolling out in May its first campaign fronted by an A-list Hollywood actor — Jake Gyllenhaal, whose first photo for the brand was revealed to WWD.

Gyllenhaal will be seen portrayed in a photo series hinging on the Oriente Italiano collection and lensed by Gray Sorrenti.

In an enticing video filmed at the storied Ginori 1735 manufacturing plant in Sesto Fiorentino that was recently revamped, Gyllenhaal shines the spotlight on the brand’s craftsmanship.

Observing the skilled artisans creating the beautiful porcelain pieces by hand, the actor “is inspired to share his own passions and appreciation,” said the company. The video ends with Gyllenhaal preparing a shared meal made with local ingredients.

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Jake made an appearance today on The Kelly Clarkson Show to promote ‘The Covenant’ and played a game of ‘Sing That Name That Tune’ against Kelly. Follow the links below to watch both segments from the show, or download the videos in our media section. Screen captures have been added to the gallery.

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Jake stopped by Jimmy Kimmel Live! last night to discuss his new film, ‘The Covenant’. Follow the link below to watch the interview, or download the video in our media section. Screen captures are in the gallery.

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