Tuesday 31 July 2007

Jake's back - and he's got Reese with him!

Jake's been gone from public view for over a month and I'm sure I'm not the only one who's missed him. Well, our wait is at an end and, after all these months, the latest, much longed for picture of Jake is also, rather ironically, that never before achieved photo of Jake Gyllenhaal and Reese Witherspoon together. This time they're actually in the same car and, in my opinion, that's a relief. This post has now been edited to add more photos, courtesy of IHeartJake - and it is good to see Jake and Reese smiling and sharing a joke (click and they shall be bigger). The observant ones at DC have pointed out that these pictures are from two separate occasions - different cars. Well spotted!






On Monday, according to TMZ, Reese picked Jake up from his Hollywood house and then drove them both to her Brentwood home. So glad to see you Jake! You're looking good!

Pictures from IHJ and TMZ.

56 comments:

Anonymous said...

Oh Yeah, he's looking sooooo good! Handsome! Gorgeous! Wow!

Wet Dark and Wild said...

I am so glad to see Jake again - I feel like celebrating! Thanks for commenting Anon and yes he is!

Anonymous said...

This picture makes me feel ridiculously happy!!!! Happy to finally see Jake after more than a month, happy to see him not all by himself. I hope they will not get too much hassle from paps and continue to be low key, but at the same time I am very relieved they are finally just being natural together instead of all the evasive stuff. I'm sure they had reasons but this is much better. And they make a delicious looking couple.

Wet Dark and Wild said...

Bobbyanna - Are you a mindreader?? This is spooky, because every single one of those words could have come from me too. I am so glad to see that they are both comfortable enough to be photographed together - they would have known full well of the presence of the paps - and not drive around in convoys with armies of assistants. I am so happy to see Jake!

sass said...

I'm so happy happy happy...I can see him again. He's SO handsome and is looking so good
I want him to be happy...and he is... with Reese
*teenage sass is back again doing her happy dance*

Wet Dark and Wild said...

Hi Happy Sass! Maybe the Jake Drought of 2007 is at an end. Jake's certainly shown us that he can keep well away from the public eye when he wishes, but I hope we'll get a few glimpses now and again ;D

Anonymous said...

Problem is, WDW, it's usually the paps who travel in convoys. And that's the bad part. If it were just a couple who were in the right place to catch a photo op, that's one thing. But they travel in packs and follow people and hang around houses. That is why it is somewhat necessary to perform "evasive tactics." I'm afraid that now the paps will go crazy trying to outdo each other for pictures, bcz they will make $$$.Maybe the publicists have made a deal with the wire services who buy up these pictures. Maybe they can try to control it. I doubt it. Hope Jake and Reese are strong. As Bette Davis once famously said, "Fasten your seat belts. It's gonna be a bumpy ride!"

Wet Dark and Wild said...

I agree Bobbyanna but I also think if anyone can handle the circus, Jake and Reese can. A part of me hopes that this picture was part of some kind of deal but as you say, it's unlikely. It's a difficult one because I know I like the pictures.

sass said...

backacha WDW,
Goodness knows I hope he's happy; he sure looks it.

Wet Dark and Wild said...

Hi Sass! More photos have gone up at IHJ now so I've added a few to the post here. In a couple at least Jake and Reese look like they're having a laugh - good to see :D

Anonymous said...

Wow -- I've always wanted those rumors to be true, even though I doubted them! Seems to me they have much in common. This makes me VERY happy. Almost as happy as they look themselves.

Anonymous said...

"Wow -- I've always wanted those rumors to be true, even though I doubted them! "

And exactly what rumors are you referring to? That they are friends and colleagues? That was never in doubt.

Wet Dark and Wild said...

Hi Beckela - Couldn't agree more. And now we can see these pictures were taken on different days - what a lot of cars...

Hi Anon you must be one of the fortunate few who doesn't have access to tabloids - I envy you.

Anonymous said...

"
Hi Anon you must be one of the fortunate few who doesn't have access to tabloids - I envy you."

I have access to tabloids, and I can separate fact from fiction as well. The friendship is well-established, and this new set of photographs prove the existence of a healthy friendship.

Everything else is unsupported, unhealthy, idle speculation. The tabloid spin-machine can't change common-sense.

sass said...

Look at those lashes...*ded*

[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v130/movielvr/Jake%20Reese/normal_017editagain.jpg[/IMG]

Wet Dark and Wild said...

Hi Anon - everyone's entitled to their opinion and this whole site is designed to encourage debate and discussion. I respect your opinion just as I do everyone else's.

So let's all take a breather and just enjoy seeing Jake again :D

sass said...

Hi WDW :)
I am so silly today. I'm having a continuous Jackgasm *hee* I tried to post a pic here exhibiting Jake's lashes...Help.
. Of course I will not do that if it's not OK with you:) if it is please code... or you can post it from my code...those lashes...just not fair...
forgive my silliness please
sassy

Wet Dark and Wild said...

Hi Sass - I'm sorry to say your link doessn't work :( If it's a picture on DC or IHJ you could just click on it and copy the link in the address bar. I want to see those eyelashes :D

Wet Dark and Wild said...

No worries Sass - Jake has that effect on us. I don't think pictures themselves here can be posted but if you can give a text link that'd be great :D

Anonymous said...

Hey, Saas, you do know what is a "butterfly" kiss? Now who do you think gives the best butterfly kiss in the whole wide world?

Anonymous said...

Jake is back - excellent. He is with Reese - very good. They are friends or more - very good.
The pics are all over the net and some of the comments are beyond stupidity - not so good.

Honestly - I am relieved to see he is back and doing fine. But on the other hand I like the fact that he is obviously able to disappear if he really wants to...

And now I have something to complain - I don´t want to be a kill joy, but Jake is losing BIG TIME in the Hello voting!
He has only 121 votes so far - David Tennant has over 1.000. Looks like I am the only one voting at the moment and its time to go to bed now - so perhaps - when the exitement has slowed down - I would appreciate a bit support.....:-))

Wet Dark and Wild said...

Hi Carla!

I'm on the case with the Hello monthly vote - I fear it'll be a hard struggle against Dr Who. But tomorrow I'll do a proper post about it with the link and do reminders. How long does this vote go on for - all of August?

Anonymous said...

woohoo!!!! I swear Jake must read this site! A while ago I warned him about his dangerous excalator riding technique and next pic we say he was following my advice and yesterday I said I'd love to see new pics of him before I went on holiday and what do I see when I log on?!!!!:D Thank you Jake!!! Now if you could just hotfoot it over to London and....er...ok I'd better not;)

Anyway, it's great to see our boy back and looking hot and happy! So it looks like the rumours are true then...I have to admit I never really imagined them as a couple. I think he has more chemistry with Jennifer Aniston or Natalie Portman, but I know it's none of my business. And anyway with my track record I'm the last person who should be talking about other people's choice of partner, so as long as he's happy I'm happy for him :)

Anonymous said...

Ooops! I'm so sorry WDW - in all the excitement of seeing Jake again I completely forgot my manners. Thank you very much for the pics, they've brightenened up my day no end!:)

Wet Dark and Wild said...

Hi Twisted Logic! I don't blame you being excited!! And Jake is so considerate - he turns up in time for your holiday and also for me starting my new job tomorrow. He is good, isn't he ;D

It's been a little odd as we've had two days of photos all at once. So who knows what the coming days will bring. I'm sure Jake will manage to avoid the paps when he can but now and again I hope we get a little peek!

As you say, if Jake's happy, we're happy:D

Anonymous said...

Lol! Yes he's such a good boy isn't he? I bet his mum's really proud of him;)

And that old saying about London buses springs to mind here, you wait ages for one then three come along at once! So that means we might get more Jakey tomorrow:D Here's hoping! But these will do fine for now, I don't want to be greedy!
Good luck for tomorrow btw!xx

Wet Dark and Wild said...

Thanks Twisted Logic! I'll be seeing a fair few London buses myself tomorrow...

I just replied to your post on the other thread. I've replaced all of the pictures in that post now so fingers crossed you can see steamed Jake! I don't have any problem with the pics myself there now. Let me know if you can't :D

Anonymous said...

As far as I'm concerned, I just want him to be happy. Seeing them together and laughing and joking, looking at that teasing, flirty look of his, I'm just beaming!!!
Sometimes I feel bad to always see him alone. She seems like a nice person. They don't have anything to "prove" to me. I think they are dating, and I think it's great.

sass said...

positively pia said...
Hey, Saas, you do know what is a "butterfly" kiss? Now who do you think gives the best butterfly kiss in the whole wide world?

OMG pia, Yes, you just gave me another Jakegasm *grin*

sass said...

I'm down with wanting him to have someone too, and I'm glad we can come here and chat about it without neg vibes.
Jake has not had anyone really since KD; he looks happy so I'm happy.
U go WDW with your new job. That's very happy news.
Well Jake and Reese: no more secret hotel assignations bearded by Chris...oh well...I like this better.:) He looks so good and happy and healthy and. and. and :)*squeeeee* off now for a while to like the mom of a 20 y/0
xoxoxo
sass

Anonymous said...

Thanks WDW:) I replied to your post in the other thread too- it's fine now. Thanks!Xx

Wet Dark and Wild said...

I have to agree Sass that it is nice to chat positively about this. I do get a sense of trepidation with this subject but now there are photos of them together it feels different. And Jake does look so delicious in these pictures. I wonder if he ever drives Reese?

It's just good to know Jake's happy.

Twisted Logic - I'm so glad the pics are OK now and you have Steamed Jake safe and sound :D

G'night all. From tomorrow I'm going to have less time but by the wonders of wifi I should be able to pop in at times during the day.

Wet Dark and Wild said...

Welcome Anon 23:23 - I'm glad to hear you're beaming. As you say, Jake doesn't have to prove anything to us, just as long as he has a grin on his face :D

Anonymous said...

Goodnight WDW- good luck for tomorrow :)

Anonymous said...

G'nite, WDW! Whomever got a hold of you, they are lucky so and sos, for sure. Grace in your steps, in the morrow, darlin'

Wet Dark and Wild said...

Aww shucks Twisted Logic and positively pia - thanks for those great wishes. I'll hold on to them through tomorrow, if I may...

xxx

Anonymous said...

Ok, taking another deep breath.....I came home from work with an arm load of groceries and is my habit I immediately turned on my computer so it could boot up and be ready as soon as I changed into more comfortable Jakin' clothes. Of course today I had groceries to put away, too. My computer can be seen from my kitchen so when I heard the little bell telling me of new messages I took a few steps closer to see who they were from. The one and only one simply said "Jake turns up. Go to WDW first!"

I literally got weak in the knees and stood frozen to the spot where I'd stopped. After a few moments I clapped my hands to my face and started giggling like a teenage girl while I danced around. But for some reason, I didn't want to look right away. It was like I needed to savor the excitement of just knowing I was about to see him. So, I put all my groceries away, changed my clothes, got my dinner started and THEN with a shakey hand I clicked on WDW and saw those words "..and he's got Reese with him!" I confess, it knocked the breath right out of me. I guess I never really believed it because there was never THE photo. But all along during the rumors I always said that I liked Reese. They really do make a great looking couple. And now here they are together finally!

I studied the pictures thoroughly and then I read everyone of these 99% enthusiastic comments while I decided what I felt about it. The only thing I can do is echo those that are so happy to see him again. See him come out of hiding with Reese. And the two of them go for it if that's what is happening. I have never had a problem with the thoughts that Reese has too much baggage for Jake. She seems like she is a devoted mother and a lovely woman. She deserves another chance at happiness and I certainly want that for Jake. So my conclusion is I am happy, too!

Anonymous said...

One last thing. I was just thinking. I've really been "studying" these pictures and IHJ, too. I guess I never really thought about how truly lonesome Jake has seemed sometimes, until I saw these pictures of him laughing and smiling and interacting with Reese. I read on some other blog that according to the pap who took the pictures, they had absolutely no clue they were being photo'd. So the reactions were natural...and they were very sweet. I know these are just a few pictures, but the other thing is she seems to really look at him, pay attention to him. They interact equally. I've seen other pictures of Jake where he seemed like he was the nurturer, the initiator, the one performing, so to speak. Here, the giving seems more balanced, more shared. I hope it is so. That's all.

birdie said...

Yes! It's so good to see him again (that was a long 4 or 5 weeks)..... and he's with Reese!

I am probably one of the very few people on this planet that thought from the get go that they were a couple. They seem to have a lot of important things in common, and Reese just struck me as the type of woman he would be attracted to. (Remember his comments about common background and chemistry?) I think that Naomi and Maggie might be blueprints for the kind of woman he wants...... very intelligent and independent, with a real devotion to family. That seems to describe Reese.

Who knows? Maybe they really are "just friends". I just want him to be happy and loved.

Anonymous said...

I can't believe how people all over, in every blog and forum, are jumping to conclusions. Just because two people ride in a car together, sharing a smile and a laugh, doesn't mean that they are in love.

birdie said...

In my excitement at seeing the new Jake photos, I neglected to wish you good luck, WDW, at your new job. Hope it doesn't interfere too much with your most important job...... keeping this wonderful site humming along. Look how many of us depend on you! :D

sass said...

Goodnite WDW,

Anonymous said...

I worry about these two. They are very chatty. Reese is looking at Jake more than she is looking at the road. And Jake is encouraging her. They need a driver. LOL!
(I know I could NOT drive if he were sitting right next to me showing me things and chatting me up!)

Anonymous said...

Funny, I was just thinking Reese was being a safe driver becasue in one pic it looks to me like her cell phone may have went off and Jake was holding it up to her so she could see who it was without touching it herself. But now that I look again, her eyes are not on where she is going very often. Who can blame her. My eyes wouldn't be on the road either if Jake was in my car.....You are right, Anon, they need a driver!

Wet Dark and Wild said...

Morning everyone! Thanks to the wonders of wifi I can chat to you on my long commute :D

Thanks for the comments overnight.

Dani - I'm glad you didn't do yourself an injury with all that excitement!

Hey Anon - To my mind, Reese was not totally focused on the road ahead - not that I can blame her ;D But she's driving precious cargo...

hi Bobbyanna and Birdie - whether they're friends or more, I'm just glad to see Jake out and about with somebody. I also agree that Reese deserves some happiness.

Thanks everyone :D

Anonymous said...

I have to say I am with be realistic on this one :)

Anonymous said...

Greetings from San Jose! Wow, so much to catch up on in Jakedom - glad to see Jake again.

I'll post more when I get back home. Couldn't resist checking in to see what's going on. :)

Anonymous said...

You're a very sweet person,WDW.
Just had to drop by and say this.

And I agree with everything Birdie said

Anonymous said...

Yay for Jake and Reese. Now that I've had time to digest these pictures, I can honestly say that I'm happy for them, whatever they are in....whether just good friends or more, they deserve to be happy.

And I just have to thank you WDW for providing me with such thoughtful, entertaining and informative Jake news each and every day. I don't know how you do it! And good luck with the new spot....we all know you'll knock 'em dead!

Wet Dark and Wild said...

Hi everyone - thanks for the comments and the good luck wishes for the new job. I survived just about and will be glad when I get home and fall into a bottle of Californian red.

Hi Doubting Anouska - I always like to hear your point of view :D

Hey Marina in San Jose!! I'm very glad to see you while you're on your holidays. Hope you're having a good time - I'm pleased to see you're fitting in some crucial Jaking. Have fun :D

Thanks gr77 - what a lovely thing to say :)

Welcome Valentine :D Thanks very much for commenting and letting me know you like the site. That matters a lot to me.

Anonymous said...

I'm convinced they are in a relatinship. They've gone to too much trouble to keep things very quiet for it to be just friends. Justfriends have nothing to worry about and come and go and laugh off all the gossip.And Justfriends are usually with others who aren't.

Wet Dark and Wild said...

Hi Anon - thanks for commenting. It's hard to know what's going on behind the scenes. I supposre we just have to wait and see - the Rendition promotions will be very interesting ;D

Anonymous said...

Oh, Pooh! Reese fell for Jake. How could she not. I certainly did!

Wet Dark and Wild said...

Hey Anon - I fear that having a laughing, joking, sexy JG in the passenger seat next to me would be the best way to have the car embedded in a tree. Irresistible indeed :D

Anonymous said...

Hi all,

Where to begin? Some of these pics, especially the BAFTA ones, are just beautiful. There's an intense "look" in his eyes in them that I think is incredibly attractive.

I was very happy to see these pics of Jake and Reese as well when I checked in today - so if the rumors are true, and it certainly appears that they are, I think they make a fantastic couple! :)

Wet Dark and Wild said...

Hi Marina! Yes, Bafta Jake is beautiful - there really was something evern extra special about him that evening, and it shone out of his expression. At the time I remember thinking Jake shone.

I'm glad you like the pics of Jake and Reese :D