Golden Globes 2011: Jake Gyllenhaal takes ex Jenny Lewis of Rilo Kiley as his date to award show

Jake Gyllenhaal brought one of his famous exes to the Golden Globes on Sunday - but it wasn't Taylor Swift.

His date for the night was Jenny Lewis, singer of the band Rilo Kiley and a former actress.

The former couple, who dated in 2001, has apparently stayed friends through the years. In 2009, Gyllenhaal brought then-girlfriend Reese Witherspoon to see her perform at Coachella. (Lewis also had a small role in Witherspoon's 1998 film,"Pleasantville.")

Still, Lewis' appearance was a surprise to many who thought Gyllenhaal, 30, would spend the night solo or bring a family member to the star-studded awards show.

The two didn't pose for pictures on the red carpet, but Lewis, 35, was never far from his side and could even be seen sitting next to him during the live broadcast.

And when Gyllenhaal, nominated for"Love and Other Drugs,"lost out to"Barney's Version"star Paul Giamatti in the Best Actor (Comedy or Musical) category, it probably helped to have a friend by his side.

According toUs Weekly, the actor's brief relationship with Swift ended via a phone call last month, leaving the 21-year-old singer crushed.

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