Jake Gyllenhaal conquers the Hot Ones challenge and opens up about his career

Jake Gyllenhaal is one of the most versatile and acclaimed actors of his generation, having starred in films such as Donnie Darko, Brokeback Mountain, Nightcrawler, and Spider-Man: Far From Home. But how does he handle the heat of the Hot Ones challenge? The answer is: surprisingly well. In the latest episode of the popular YouTube show, hosted by Sean Evans, Gyllenhaal faced off against 10 progressively spicier chicken wings, while answering questions about his life and career. He revealed some interesting tidbits, such as: - He thinks Sean Evans has a soothing voice and a calming presence, and he would like to have him as a therapist. - He once suffered from altitude sickness while filming Everest with Josh Brolin, and had to be airlifted to a hospital. He said it was one of the scariest moments of his life. - He considers his role as Jack Twist in Brokeback Mountain to be one of his most meaningful and challenging ones, and he still keeps in touch with Ang Lee and Heath Ledger’s fam