Jake Gyllenhaal becomes an Ambassador for Edible Schoolyard and Jake and Anne Hathaway see more of Sydney (and Chekhov)

Jake Gyllenhaal has joined The Chez Panisse Foundation as an Ambassador for the Edible Schoolyard programme, where he is welcomed by chef Alice Waters: 'We are so lucky to have someone so charismatic and thoughtful who cares deeply about the philosophy of Edible Education. As an acclaimed actor, Jake has the ability to help us reach people in communities all around the world.'


Jake's statement: 'I am so excited to accept the position of Ambassador for Edible Schoolyards... I have long admired [founder Alice Waters]' work and care deeply about helping children better their health, communities and environment… the students get to apply what they learn about cooking and gardening to other subjects, science for example, where they can learn about photosynthesis while planting in the garden and having the invaluable experience of spending time outside. The Chez Panisse Foundation is not only offering an education that students will benefit from for the rest of their lives, but they’re a leading force in the movement to change the future of this country’s youngest generations'.


Meanwhile Jake and Anne Hathaway have been enjoying their summer in Sydney with a walk around the Opera House and last night Jake attended a production of Uncle Vanya. Anne, of course had already seen this Cate Blanchett version of the Chekhov play while Jake was out eating. As someone who has seen Uncle Vanya on two occasions (once in a production featuring the extraordinary Michael Gambon), I can only offer my commiserations.



There have also been some more Breakfast TV interviews.



And finally...

Anne has been talking some more about the eight days that she and Jake spent on Brokeback Mountain: 'We only got to work for eight days together on Brokeback and I was so happy during that time to get to work with Jake... I was such a fan of Jake's work. It was a big milestone in my career to get to work with him, and that film really changed my life, I really felt like I had arrived at a new place as an actor, because I got to do scenes with Jake.'


Thanks to IHJ for the pictures.