Jake Gyllenhaal, Adam Levine’s Childhood Friend, Was One of the First to Hear ‘She Will Be Loved’
Adam Levine, the lead singer of Maroon 5, and Jake Gyllenhaal, a renowned actor, share a remarkable bond that dates back to their early years. They first crossed paths when they were very young, with Levine joking that they knew each other “since we were both in diapers.” Their connection grew as they attended the same primary school, leading to many shared experiences in their lives.
Early Encounters and Musical Beginnings
As a teenager, Gyllenhaal watched Levine perform with his band, Kara’s Flowers, at a small club before Maroon 5 shot to fame. Despite their rising stardom, their friendship remained steadfast over the years.
Gyllenhaal fondly recalls a moment during the filming of Moonlight Mile in 2002 when Levine left a demo of “She Will Be Loved” in his trailer, a song that later became a hit and one of Gyllenhaal’s personal favorites.
Rise to Fame
One of Maroon 5’s songs from their debut album, “Songs About Jane,” was “She Will Be Loved,” released as a single on July 27, 2004. The track reached the fifth spot on the charts in America and earned the band a Grammy nomination. Gyllenhaal praised their music, noting that it was made to resonate with a wide audience.
Maroon 5 has achieved significant success with fifteen top-ten hits on the Billboard Hot 100 chart, four of which reached the number one spot. The band has also garnered three Grammy Awards.
Timeless Friendship
In a 2015 appearance on The Howard Stern Show, Gyllenhaal expressed admiration for his friend Levine. Reflecting on Levine’s marriage to Behati Prinsloo, he playfully commented, “I never thought it would happen with him, so he gives me faith.” He described Levine as a true gentleman who always brings joy.
To this day, both men continue to find success in their respective careers. Levine has extended Maroon 5’s Las Vegas residency until October 2024, while Gyllenhaal has taken on leading roles in films like “Road House” and “Presumed Innocent.” Additionally, he is set to star in the 2025 action-adventure film “In the Grey” alongside Dwayne Johnson.
The enduring friendship between Levine and Gyllenhaal, which began in childhood, has stood the test of time and fame. Their unbreakable bond is evident in the strong connection they share as lifelong friends.
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