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Gyllenhaal, Swift arm in arm in new photos

Insiders say romance is heating up between actor and country star

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“It’s definitely serious,” a source says of Jake Gyllenhaal and Taylor Swift's sudden romance.
updated 12/1/2010 10:47:05 AM ET 2010-12-01T15:47:05

The new Us Weekly (now on newsstands) has the first photos of Taylor Swift and Jake Gyllenhaal's romantic Thanksgiving Day weekend.

Arm in arm, the two looked more smitten than ever as they took an afternoon stroll in Brooklyn's Park Slope neighborhood, where the actor's sister, Maggie, lives.

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Dating for just five weeks, the romance is heating up, several insiders tell Us Weekly.

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“She loves his family and he loves hers," says a Swift source.

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Adds another pal, “It’s definitely serious.”

So, how did the unlikely romance come about?

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Find out and get more — including why their relationship works; their thoughts on the nine-year age gap and what their families think; how Swift is already "love-struck" and must-see exclusive photos — in new Us Weekly today!

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  1. Taylor and Timberlake

    Singer Taylor Swift, left, and Justin Timberlake, right, perform a skit during the Walmart shareholders' meeting in Fayetteville, Ark., on June 1, 2012. Swift has been a star since her early teens, and was described by the New York Times and Rolling Stone as one of music's best songwriters. (April L Brown / AP) Back to slideshow navigation
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  2. Entertainer of the year

    Swift accepts the Entertainer Of The Year Award onstage at the 47th Annual Academy Of Country Music Awardsin Las Vegas on April 1, 2012. (Ethan Miller / Getty Images) Back to slideshow navigation

  3. Honored by the first lady

    Swift accepts The Big Help award from First Lady Michelle Obama onstage at Nickelodeon's 25th Annual Kids' Choice Awards in Los Angeles on March 31, 2012. (Kevork Djansezian / Getty Images) Back to slideshow navigation

  4. Down Under

    Swift performs live in Perth, Australia on March 2, 2012. (Paul Kane / Getty Images) Back to slideshow navigation
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  5. Loving the Lorax

    Swift arrives at the premiere of 'Dr. Seuss' The Lorax' at Universal Studios Hollywood in Universal City, Calif on Feb. 19, 2012. She voices a character named Audrey in the film. (Jason Merritt / Getty Images) Back to slideshow navigation
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  6. Cover girl

    Swift appears on the cover of the February 2012 issue of Vogue. (AP) Back to slideshow navigation
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  7. Grammy girl

    Swift won Grammys for best country solo performance and best country song, both for "Mean," " at the 54th Grammy Awards in Los Angeles in February 2012. (Frederic J. Brown / AFP/Getty Images) Back to slideshow navigation

  8. Smell like Swift

    Swift launches her debut fragrance, "Wonderstruck," at Macy's Herald Square in New York on Oct. 13, 2011. (Evan Agostini / AP) Back to slideshow navigation
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  9. Opry singer

    Swift takes the stage during the Grand Ole Opry 85th birthday bash at the Grand Ole Opry House in Nashville, Tenn., on Oct. 9, 2010. (Tony R. Phipps / Getty Images) Back to slideshow navigation
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  10. That was 'Easy'

    Swift, right, jons actress Emma Stone, star of the film "Easy A," at the premiere of the film in Los Angeles, on Sept. 13, 2010. (Chris Pizzello / AP) Back to slideshow navigation
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  11. Tap those feet

    Swift performs at the MTV Video Music Awards in Los Angeles on Sept. 12, 2010. (Matt Sayles / AP) Back to slideshow navigation
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  12. Maine attraction

    Swift greets her fans after performing in Kennebunkport, Maine, on Aug. 27, 2010. The singer filmed her music video for the single "Mine" in the town made famous as a vacation spot for the family of President George H.W. Bush. (Robert F. Bukaty / AP) Back to slideshow navigation

  13. A lot of hardware

    Swift poses in the press room with her four awards during the 52nd Annual Grammy Awards at Staples Center in Los Angeles on Sunday, Jan. 31, 2010. (Kevork Djansezian / Getty Images) Back to slideshow navigation
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  14. In good company

    Katy Perry, left, Swift, Rihanna and Fergie pose during the 52nd Annual Grammy Awards -- Salute To Icons Honoring Doug Morris at The Beverly Hilton Hotel in Beverly Hills, Calif., on Saturday, Jan. 30, 2010. (Larry Busacca / Getty Images) Back to slideshow navigation
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  15. A Swift response

    Swift performs at the "Hope for Haiti Now: A Global Benefit for Earthquake Relief" in Los Angeles on Friday, Jan. 22, 2010. (Mark Davis / AP) Back to slideshow navigation
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  16. Taking in the big show

    Swift, left, and Sony CEO Howard Stringer speak at the Sony booth at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas on Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2010. (Paul Sakuma / AP) Back to slideshow navigation

  17. Thanking her people

    Swift accepts the award for favorite female artist during the People's Choice Awards 2010 at Nokia Theatre L.A. Live in Los Angeles on Jan. 6, 2010. (Kevin Winter / Getty Images) Back to slideshow navigation
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  18. Holiday spirit

    John Mayer performs with Swift during Z100's Jingle Ball 2009 concert at Madison Square Garden in New York on Dec. 11, 2009. On her new album, due out Oct. 25, 2010, Swift addresses a reported romance with Mayer in a song called "Dear John." (Jason Szenes / EPA) Back to slideshow navigation

  19. Country superstar

    Swift accepts the female vocalist of the year award as presenters Lee Ann Womack, left, and Kris Kristofferson look on at the 43rd annual Country Music Association Awards in Nashville, Tenn., on Nov. 11, 2009. (Tami Chappell / Reuters) Back to slideshow navigation
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  20. Song remains the same

    For the second year in a row, Swift holds her songwriting award as she attends the 57th Annual BMI Country Awards in Nashville, Tenn., on Tuesday, Nov. 10. (Peter Kramer / AP) Back to slideshow navigation
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  21. Taylor times two

    Swift, left, and Taylor Lautner attend the NHL game between the Columbus Blue Jackets and the Los Angeles Kings at Staples Center in Los Angeles on Oct. 25, 2009. (Andrew D. Bernstein / Getty Images) Back to slideshow navigation

  22. They're jammin'

    Jason Aldean, from left, Hillary Scott, Swift, Charles Kelly, Faith Hill and Dave Haygood perform at the "We're All For The Hall" benefit for the Country Music Hall of Fame at the Sommet Center in Nashville, Tenn., on Oct. 13, 2009. (Larry Busacca / Getty Images) Back to slideshow navigation

  23. Runway watcher

    Swift, right, and Penn Badgley, who plays Dan on "Gossip Girl," watch the Tommy Hilfiger spring 2010 collection during Fashion Week in New York on Sept. 17, 2009. (Diane Bondareff / AP) Back to slideshow navigation

  24. An infamous moment

    Singer-rapper Kanye West takes the microphone from Swift as she accepts the best female video award during the MTV Video Music Awards in New York on Sept. 13, 2009. Later in the show, Swift got her chance to finish her acceptance speech. (Jason Decrow / AP) Back to slideshow navigation
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  25. Dancing in the streets

    Swift performs on the street outside Radio City Music Hall during the MTV Video Music Awards in New York on Sept. 13, 2009. (Charles Sykes / AP) Back to slideshow navigation
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  26. From the heart

    Swift poses in front of her newly unveiled star at Mohegan's "Walk of Fame" in Uncasville, Conn., on Aug. 28, 2009. The teenage singer has snagged at least two Country Music Award nominations, including one for the show's highest honor: entertainer of the year. (Thomas Cain / AP) Back to slideshow navigation

  27. Rockin' out

    Swift performs during a concert at New York's Madison Square Garden on Aug. 27, 2009, as part of her "Fearless" tour, her first as a headliner. (Stephen Chernin / AP) Back to slideshow navigation

  28. Mixing country and rock 'n roll

    Swift and Joe Elliott of Def Leppard perform at the CMT Music Awards in Nashville, Tenn., on June 16, 2009. (Mark Humphrey / AP) Back to slideshow navigation
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  29. Hitting the keys

    Swift performs at the CMA Music Festival at in Nashville, Tenn., on June 14, 2009. (Josh Anderson / AP) Back to slideshow navigation

  30. Wearing many hats

    T-Pain, left, and Swift rehearse for the 2009 CMT Music Awards at the Sommet Center on June 9 in Nashville, Tenn. (Austin K. Swift / Getty Images) Back to slideshow navigation

  31. Teen star power

    Actress-singer Miley Cyrus, left, and Swift arrive at the premiere of Walt Disney Picture's "Hannah Montana: The Movie" at at the El Captian Theatre in Hollywood, Calif., on April 2, 2009. (Jeff Vespa / WireImage) Back to slideshow navigation
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  32. The love is gone

    Swift and then-boyfriend Joe Jonas at the 2008 MTV Video Music Awards at Paramount Pictures Studios in Los Angeles on Sept. 7, 2008. Jonas reportedly broke up with her over the phone. (Jeff Kravitz / FilmMagic) Back to slideshow navigation
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  33. Gripping image

    Swift, left, and Kellie Pickler pose backstage during the Academy Of Country Music New Artists' Show at the MGM Grand Ballroom in Las Vegas on May 14, 2007. (Michael Buckner / Getty Images) Back to slideshow navigation
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  34. A star is born

    Swift accepts the award for "Breakthrough Video of the Year" for the song "Tim McGraw" onstage at the 2007 CMT Music Awards at Belmont University in Nashville, Tenn., on April 16, 2007. (Peter Kramer / Getty Images) Back to slideshow navigation

  35. Playing the field

    Swift sings the National Anthem before a baseball game between the Los Angeles Dodgers and the Colorado Rockies on opening day at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on April 9, 2007. (Jeff Gross / Getty Images) Back to slideshow navigation
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