Caption Maggie Gyllenhaal

I'd rather caption the baby: Man! I'm hungry, look at those boobs!

What an adorable baby.

That's a bit much. I have no problem with women discreetly breastfeeding (emphasis on discreetly) in public, but she's not being the least bit discreet, PLUS she KNOWS she is followed around by papparazzi, so I have to question what the hell she was thinking.

she reminds me so much of an early angelina ! her acting is so-so, but she gets press by being completely outrageous.

I mean no disrespect to breastfeeding mothers, but for pete's sake please cover it up. I close my mouth when I'm chewing for your sake, cover up your baby-feeding booby for mine, PLEASE!

I'd do it if she were her brother.

As a former breastfeeding Mom I have to say - OUCH! That is SO not how you feed your child! I'm in pain just looking at that picture.

Don't hate. I think she looks perfectly lovely and her baby is well-fed. There's nothing obscene about it. And who knows where she is, maybe she's sitting on her friend's front porch.

I am sure plenty of women find this beautiful, but thats a beauty that needs to be shared between mother and child in a quiet, discreet location. She had to know 1 million plus ASL readers would be viewing this spectacle. I never had much of an opinion of her, but now I know she's an animal. It reminds of that childhood question - "what's grosser than gross..."

I have absolutely no problem with breastfeeding in public. There is NOTHING wrong with it......but c'mon! There are proper ways of doing it...and this is not the way. I've never liked this woman & this just cements it!

I agree with the other breastfeeding mom- OUCH!!! La Leche League is proud that she's breastfeeding but that's not a proper Latch technique! :)

Gross. That's why I'm never having kids!

get over it!!! this is the primary function of breasts and its a sad, sad thing when something totally normal is sexualized by others. this is one of the few countries with such a puritanical attitude about breast feeding. also, get over the whole 'beatiful moment' thing. breast feeding is healthy for the mom and baby and should not be relegated to dark corners just to make you comfortable or help you maintain your illusions.

It is wonderful to see a hollywood mumma breastfeeding and not feel that they need to hide the fact that they are giveing the best they have to offer. We dont cover our heads when we eat so why would we expect our children to. This photo is truely beautiful even if the babys latch is probibly causing the mummy pain.

It's possible that she was being discreet (not blanket over the kid's head, but I've never known a baby to put up with that anyway), but maybe the baby just sat up and/or pulled her shirt aside. Or maybe she just knows now what her funbags are really for and doesn't give a rats ass who sees them. Babies have to eat, and if they are eating breastmilk then mom's have to be able to feed them whenever and wherever necessary. Big whoop.

I have mixed feelings about breast feeding in public. It's natural, we shouldn't be disgusted by it-BUT BUT BUT BUT BUT- for some reason-whenever i see ladies doing this in public-i get a tad uncomfortable-maybe i lack the motherly instinct?

that is not how you breastfeed a baby i have never done it but i assume the millions of women ver thousands of years doing it in a certain position must be for a certain reason not baby sitting uprigt.

I think the only problem we have with breasfeeding is a breast and it goes backt o women need to cover themselves men cannot control themselves it is uncouth. Get over you fucking self and live i n Alabama or somethinh

Go for her for not having a nanny.

What the hell? did no one show her.how to hold the baby when you breastfeed?! Jebus.

It's wonderful to see a mama doing what's best for her child. Good for her for not hiding it from all the repressed, self-righteous people out there who believe what society is telling them - that breast should only be a sexual thing. As for the latch issue that several other commenters have brought up - just look at the baby. She looks happy, healthy, and sleepy. In fact, she looks (position, latch and all) exactly how my son does when he's falling asleep. Good for you, Miss Gyllenhaal!

OMG that's her BREAST! Who invented this system? Don't they know breasts are naughty? She should be publicly stoned for displaying her breast! That baby is some kind of pervert!

Oh wait. Maybe he's not perverted, but all the people that get offended by a baby eating are.

Re his "latch": His belly is full and he's detaching reluctantly. That's what they do. Haven't you heard that big "slurp" when a baby is done nursing? If they had room they'd nurse all day. They like it.

I thought ASL readers were better schooled on papparazzi techniques! She was probably sitting the baby up, just pulling her OFF of her boob, and THAT's the photo that the photographer chose to circulate. There's probably fifty more before that and fifty more after that, where her boob isn't in full view and, therefore, it's not as... erm... tittilating to the general public. Leave the poor girl alone!

bad latch! someone needs to take a breastfeeding class...OUCH!

that pic looks like a fake

Gross. I like her, but this picture is gross. There are more private ways to breastfeed your baby in this country. We're not living in Africa. I can't stand the self-righteous breastfeeding moms who just show absolutely everything without thinking for one minute that just maybe not everyone is comfortable with seeing their body parts and their child sucking off of them. It's a personal bond between you and your baby, so make if personal.

I agree with FAKE McFAKESTER, that picture is totally fake.

still a cute picture.

Something does look fishy about this pic... That said, I doubt she knew that her boob was showing and the baby was probably just sitting up and finishing nursing. It happens if you breastfeed past 6 months, which I have done with 3 babies. Also, the paps probably hate Maggie b/c she hates them. I think the mutual hatefest will continue after this.

Cute kid, nice mom. I think it's great that she's so relaxed. If breastfeeding makes you uncomfortable then don't look!

That would be a bad latch if it were a young baby but if she's comfortable then who cares. My daughter would do that when she was trying to get more milk -- it seemed to help with letdown.

That's the point... We don't seem to have the option NOT to look when women do this.

OH SHIT DUCK N COVER it's the BREAST NAZI'S - I don't know who's worse - the ones b*tchin about her "technique" or the ones b*tchin because they're uncomfortable with the uncovered female form. GROW UP PEOPLE - not everyone is like *you*. Don't look if you don't like it.

I agree with jm and appear to be the only one, which is quite sad. Boobs are for feeding babies, period. Women have these deposits of fat and tissue on their chests solely for the purpose of creating milk; not so guys can rub one out. It drives me crazy when people freak about seeing boobs or butts! Butt cheeks are just where your legs come together! Get over it indeed. Only in America do you see these kinds of comments about our bodies.

People who have a problem with a mother breastfeeding her child are people I'd like to bury alive. If you feel that way, you should know you're an asshole.

This photo is very invasive. Just an example of the paparazzi going over the line. THey know this kind of photo will generate interest, so they lurked till they get the perfect shot.

I feel sorry for her. I'm sure she had no idea the photo was being taken. It will probably be upsetting for her.

"That's the point... We don't seem to have the option NOT to look when women do this."

Very true, Rachel. Remember, these moms WANT you to look at them. Don't let the tit-nazi arguments fool you! The whole breasfeeding in public thing is for attention. If it really had anything to do with what is best for the baby, these moms would have no problem using a breast pump and a bottle. But they want the attention and the satisfaction that comes with having an excuse to ignore public decency laws.

"Boobs are for feeding babies, period"

Wow. That's imaginative. What a fulfilling sex life you must have.

Pepper, one of the purposes of breast feeding is for the baby to hear the mother's heartbeat. A pump is a poor excuse for the mother when she clearly can nurse.

As far as the sexlife comment - grow up, for pete's sake. not everything in this world revolves around "fulfilling" sexlives. Breasts aren't for sex, whether you like it or not. They're for feeding children. End of story.

For those of you worried about bad latch, you should see my son doing downward dog while nursing.

Yeah Maggie!

"How do I get that guy sitting next to me latched on to my right boob?

Genevieve, yes, the breast's primary biological function is for feeding children. Nobody is arguing that. But they also have their purpose in human sexuality. What I have a problem with is people who squawk about how breasts can ONLY function as a feeding station for babies and any other purpose they serve is just dirty and naughty and just plain not good enough.

And, yes, not everything in the world has to revolve around sex, I agree. Know what? Not everything in the world has to revolve around children either.

YOU ARE NOT CAPTIONING PEOPLE!!

This just in... Celebrity Mom actually FEEDS her Child!!!

Photo: Maggie Gyllenhaal filming a scene from the prequel to Secretary.

A mother feeding her child is not offensive to me at all. I will tell you what IS offensive, little skanks walking around with their asses hanging out, thongs showing, etc...

Gyllenhaal: "As far as babies go, this one totally SUCKS!"

It's funny how so many of you are missing the boat: Maggie isn't dumb, unaware, or being offensive on purpose. She is showing the paps (and those of you whiny, skittish, prude American brats who just don't get that breasts' primary function are for feeding children!) that it's natural, she's gonna do it, and if you don't like it, don't look!

Oh, for those who are saying that she is breastfeeding "correctly", it appears to me that the baby WAS layimg down and this picture was taken as she was sitting him up. After breastfeeding 4 of my own kids, I know that the little suckers don't like to let go!

i think it's beautiful that she dont give a flying frick if she's in public or not. .feeding your child is a beautiful thing.. i think all the moms that try to attack breastfeeding moms with their own prudish outlook on the situation, they are just bitter because they bottle fed and they'have to find something to feel good about themselves for.

HA HA. Boobs are fun. fun to look at, fun to have. Babies like them and need them. Anyone who has a problem with babies nursing and is "uncomfortable" with seeing it IS FULL OF SHI! You're just mad cause you don't get to show off your pair. HA HA suckers.

Ugh! Female form, eh? Maggie is a saggy woman whose saggy, crusty tits I don't want to see. Just like I wouldn't want to see some man's crusty ball sack. Put your junk up please. It's not that I think it's perverted, it's simply unattractive. I don't want to see Britney's coochie although I understand it's a natural part of the "female form". LOL. That's beyond silly to me to use that as an excuse.
I breastfed my second child while I bottle fed the first. I'm much closer to my first child and we have a wonderful bond that I unfortunately cannot find with my breastfed child, so that nonsense about the bond is just that, nonsense. My bottlefed child is much healthier also.

Put your titties back up girls. Nobody but you thinks they're wonderful, magical tools of empowerment. While you are correct that they are for feeding babies you're sadly mistaken when you think we should all be fascinated by the glory of the teat. There is no glory or magical beauty. It's just a tit, it's just milk. I don't want to see your "natural tittie" nor do I want to see your "natural vagina" from whence your "natural baby" came. Get over yourselves.

I'm a breastfeeding mommy...this is VERY typical for us, as odd as it may look. That comment about "that's not how to breastfeed a baby" is ridiculous...there are many ways and that's never been painful for me! You know celebs are walking around showing their underwearless crotches and stuff that I don't really want to see...though it's a nice thought to be discreet,it's not always practical...I know my son can be very forceful and when it comes down to making sure my son's not hungry or take a chance of some person I don't know being turned off, I'm going to pick my kid!
Good for her!

That pic is photoshopped...

hi i m faizan from india pls send me same photo snap

To the negative commentors you should ask yourself where you learned this hatred for a natural function of life. Are a womens breast worth nothing but for sexual gratification? Try to open your minds past this learned hatred. Obviously Maggie knows she is photographed and I think this is her push to open talk and acceptance of naturally feeding your child in the way it was intended by nature. GROW UP PEOPLE!

She probably is trying to be discreet, baby blocking friends view, other side facing bushes, but the paparazzi is IN the freakin bushes. Babies feed every 2 hours, she can't hide in a basement every 2 hours.

I am thrilled to see this photo. I think it's great a celebrity is willing to show the world that it is 100% ok to breastfeed anywhere you and your baby are. As for the person who mentioned a pump and a bottle do you have children because my 8 month old never would take a bottle? It is not uncommon for a breastfed baby to refuse the bottle. Besides that who wants to lug around bottles and milk all day when you could just breastfeed?

A bottle is NOT best for baby. By training your child to take a bottle you are exposing them a heightened risk of orthodontic damage. If a mother chooses to take that risk due to her own personal comforts, that is her prerogative, but to suggest it is better then breastfeeding or that a mother is ONLY breastfeeding for attention, and not to give her child what is best, is ignoring the biological facts. Further the properties in breastmilk are altered when pumped and saved to be fed later in a bottle. While bottlefeeding breastmilk is healthier for a child then formula it is still not as beneficial as breastfeeding itself, both due to actual changes in the substance and orthodontia issues that could present themselves. Bottom line is adults need to get over their hangups about a mother providing what is best for her child's health.

That is so wrong! I am disgusted! Who lets their baby's sock hang half off her foot like that?!

Seriously though. It's a baby, it's a boob, it's lunch. We all have nipples.

Even if a breast is sexual, so what? Lips are sexual when you kiss with them but not when you talk with them. What's the big difference with a boob?

Yay! I'm so happy to see a breast feeding celebrity! I wish I could send her an email to express my gratitude for helping normalize nursing our babes.

What's gross about feeding your kid? And where should she feed her child to be sure not to run into photographers? In the bathroom maybe? Do you want to eat in the bathroom?
She's taking care of her child. You don't want to see it, don't look. Geez...

Wooo-hooooo Maggie and Ramona! And it's not a bad latch. It just looks like baby's all done and popping off. My daughter went through a "stretch the nipple out as far as possible" phase for awhile. All you people with the negative comments are so ridiculous. It's a breast. Doing what it was meant to do. Big deal! I think it's beautiful. Maggie is so comfortable with her body. I only wish I could be that confident.

I am so happy to see this photo! For all those with neagaative things to say about her boob hanging out, what about the girls who walk around woth their boobs almost out of their shirts? I love Maggie!

Maggie: putting a face on white trash.

I really really like Maggie! She is a great actress.. granted she should have put a blanky up to hide her nip nip.. but I like her none-the-less.

For those of you who aren't sure about a baby nursing in that position, let me assure you, that is a pretty common nursing position for a lot of babies. Babies of that age like to look around a lot, and often times they wont take the time to eat if they cant see what else is going on. Yes, at that particular moment, the baby was looking down, but in that position, she is also able to look around.

Ms Gyllenhaal is probably using her celebrity status as an opportunity to normalize breastfeeding. She is very much aware of the fact that her picture will be taken, so instead of hiding away when her child eats, she does it in the plain sight, so that all can see that it isnt a big deal. Its just a boob.

I'm so glad to see this photo! It's totally OKAY to breastfeed in public, and there's no law that says you have to cover up. Even if she was totally covered, she's photographed every second so something would show even if it was for a split second. So if it's going to be impossible to keep your nonnies off the net, why not just whip them out when you need to without making your baby sweat under a blanket? BRAVO MAGGIE! :)

Bad Latch, Great picture!!!

Breastfeeding is beautiful, natural and absolutely acceptable to do in public. If you have such a problem with our breastfeeding, perhaps you should eat your meal under a blanket :)

Bad Latch, Great picture!!!

Breastfeeding is beautiful, natural and absolutely acceptable to do in public. If you have such a problem with our breastfeeding, perhaps you should eat your meal under a blanket :)