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I studied English literature I took 2 independent religion classes, but I wasn't a religion major really.

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Maggie Gyllenhaal
Age: 47
Born: 1977
Born: November 16
Actress
Film Actor
Film Director
Stage Actor
Television Actor
Voice Actor
Manhattan borough
New York City
Margaret Ruth Gyllenhaal
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