Gwyneth Paltrow facts for kids
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Gwyneth Paltrow
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Gwyneth Kate Paltrow
September 27, 1972 Los Angeles, California, U.S.
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| Other names | Gwyneth Paltrow Martin Gwyneth Paltrow Falchuk |
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| Years active | 1989–present |
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| Children | 2; including Apple Martin |
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Gwyneth Kate Paltrow (born September 27, 1972) is an American actress and businesswoman. She is the daughter of filmmaker Bruce Paltrow and actress Blythe Danner. Gwyneth became famous for her roles in movies during the 1990s and early 2000s. Later, she also starred in big action films.
She has won many awards for her acting. These include an Academy Award, a Golden Globe Award, and a Primetime Emmy Award.
Paltrow first gained attention for her work in films like Seven (1995) and Emma (1996). She earned wide praise for her role in the historical romance Shakespeare in Love (1998). This role won her the Academy Award for Best Actress.
After becoming a parent in 2004, Paltrow acted less often. She appeared in films like Two Lovers (2008) and Contagion (2011). Her career became very popular again when she played Pepper Potts in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. She was in films from Iron Man (2008) to Avengers: Endgame (2019).
On television, she had a guest role on the musical series Glee (2010–2011). For this, she won a Primetime Emmy Award. After starring in the Netflix series The Politician (2019–2020), she took a break from acting.
In 2005, Paltrow became a model for Estée Lauder Companies. She also founded and is the CEO of the lifestyle company Goop. She has also written several cookbooks.
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Early Life and Family Background
Gwyneth Kate Paltrow was born on September 27, 1972, in Los Angeles. Her mother is actress Blythe Danner, and her father was film producer-director Bruce Paltrow. She has a younger brother named Jake Paltrow, who is a director.
Gwyneth's father was Jewish, and her mother is Christian. She grew up celebrating both Jewish and Christian holidays. Her father's family came from Belarus and Poland. Her mother has German, Irish, and English family roots.
Paltrow is a cousin of actress Katherine Moennig. She is also a second cousin of former U.S. Congresswoman Gabby Giffords. Director Steven Spielberg is her godfather.
Gwyneth grew up in Santa Monica, California. She went to Crossroads School. Later, she attended the Spence School in Manhattan. She studied art history at the University of California, Santa Barbara. However, she left college to become an actress. When she was 15, she spent a year as an exchange student in Talavera de la Reina, Spain. There, she learned to speak Spanish.
Acting Career Highlights
Early Roles and First Steps
Gwyneth's acting journey began with her family's help. Her first TV film, High (1989), was directed by her father. She also performed on stage in 1990. Her first movie was Shout (1991), with John Travolta. Her godfather, Steven Spielberg, cast her in Hook (1991) as young Wendy Darling.
In 1993, she had a notable role in Flesh and Bone. Critics praised her performance. In 1995, she starred in the thriller Se7en. This film was very successful and earned her an award nomination.
Breakthrough and Stardom
In 1996, Paltrow played the main character in Emma. This film was based on a Jane Austen novel. The director chose her after seeing her in Flesh and Bone. She spent a month preparing for the role. She learned horsemanship, dancing, and the manners of the time. The film was well-received by critics and audiences.
1998 was a big year for Paltrow. She starred in five major films. These included Great Expectations and Sliding Doors. Both films earned over $55 million worldwide. She also starred in the thriller A Perfect Murder with Michael Douglas. This film made $128 million globally.
Her most famous role that year was in Shakespeare in Love. She played the fictional lover of William Shakespeare. Critics loved her performance. Shakespeare in Love earned $289 million. Paltrow won many awards for this role. These included the Academy Award for Best Actress. The pink dress she wore to the Oscars became very famous.
In 1999, Paltrow co-starred in The Talented Mr. Ripley. This thriller was well-reviewed and earned $80 million. In 2000, she showed her singing talent in Duets. Her father directed this movie. Her song "Cruisin'" became number one in Australia.
She also starred with Jack Black in the comedy Shallow Hal (2001). This film earned over $141 million worldwide. In the film The Royal Tenenbaums (2001), she played an adopted daughter in a unique family. This movie was also praised by critics.
Taking a Break and Comeback
After winning her Oscar, Paltrow took fewer film roles. She wanted to focus on raising her two children. She later said she made some film choices for money, like View from the Top and Shallow Hal. Other films, like The Royal Tenenbaums and Proof, she did for love of the project.
In 2004, she starred in the science fiction film Sky Captain and the World of Tomorrow. She played a reporter named Polly Perkins. The film had positive reviews but did not make much money. In 2005, she starred in the drama Proof. She played the daughter of a brilliant mathematician. She had played the same role in a play in London. For this film, she received another Golden Globe nomination.
Marvel Universe and TV Success
Paltrow's career became very popular again in 2008. She was cast as Pepper Potts in Iron Man. Pepper Potts is Tony Stark's assistant and friend. Iron Man was a huge success, earning $585 million worldwide. She continued to play Pepper Potts in Iron Man 2 (2010) and Iron Man 3 (2013). The third film earned over $1.2 billion. She also appeared as Pepper Potts in Spider-Man: Homecoming (2017), Avengers: Infinity War (2018), and Avengers: Endgame (2019).
In 2008, Paltrow starred with Joaquin Phoenix in Two Lovers. This film received good reviews. In 2010, she starred in the musical drama Country Strong. She played a country music star trying to restart her career. She also recorded songs for the film's soundtrack.
Paltrow also appeared on the TV show Glee. She played a substitute teacher named Holly Holliday. She sang and danced in her episodes. Her performance was highly praised. She won a Primetime Emmy Award for her role on Glee. She even performed with CeeLo Green at the 2011 Grammy Awards.
In 2011, Paltrow was in the film Contagion. This thriller was about a deadly virus. It received positive reviews and was successful at the box office. In 2013, People magazine named her the "Most Beautiful Woman."
Recent Acting Roles
In 2015, she starred in Mortdecai with Johnny Depp. This film did not do well at the box office. In June 2017, Paltrow said she would act less often. She wanted to focus on her company, Goop. However, she did return as Pepper Potts in Avengers: Endgame in 2019. That same year, she had a supporting role in the Netflix series The Politician.
Paltrow has mentioned that her work with Goop makes it harder to take on acting roles. She is expected to return to acting in a sports drama called Marty Supreme.
Other Ventures
Helping Others and Politics
Paltrow is an ambassador for Save the Children. She helps raise awareness about World Pneumonia Day. She is also on the board of the Robin Hood Foundation. This group works to help people in need in New York City.
In October 2014, she hosted a fundraiser for the Democratic Party. President Barack Obama attended this event at her home. In 2020, Paltrow and other celebrities talked with Dr. Anthony Fauci about the COVID-19 pandemic. They hoped to encourage people to follow safety rules.
Audiobooks for Children
In 2009, Paltrow narrated the audiobook The Brown Bear & Friends. This was the first of several children's audiobooks she narrated. For The Brown Bear & Friends, she received a Grammy Award nomination. She has also narrated other books in the series, like Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See?.
Fashion and Beauty
In May 2005, Paltrow became the face of Estée Lauder's Pleasures perfume. She promoted their perfumes at events. Estée Lauder also donates money from some sales to breast cancer research. In 2006, she became the face for a Korean fashion brand.
Goop Company
In September 2008, Paltrow started a weekly newsletter called Goop. It encouraged readers to "nourish the inner aspect." Goop grew into a web-based company, Goop.com. Paltrow said the name Goop came from the idea that successful internet companies often have "double O's" in their name.
Goop has grown to include online shopping, pop-up stores, and wellness events. It also has a magazine, a podcast, and a documentary series on Netflix.
Goop has faced some criticism for promoting expensive products. Some of its health claims have also been questioned by scientists. In 2020, Netflix released The Goop Lab, a documentary series. This series also caused discussion about the health information it presented.
Cookbooks and Food
In 2007, Paltrow signed with PBS to make a TV series called Spain... on the Road Again. This show explored Spanish food and culture. In 2008, she co-wrote a book about Spanish food.
In 2011, she wrote My Father's Daughter: Delicious, Easy Recipes Celebrating Family and Togetherness. She also published It's All Good in 2013. This book promoted a special diet. In 2016, she published another cookbook, It's All Easy.
Paltrow has also spoken about food issues. In 2015, she made a video about labeling foods with genetically modified organisms. This led to a documentary called Science Moms. This film is about mothers who support science-based decisions for children's health.
Personal Life
In 2004, Paltrow was seen practicing cupping therapy. She has also practiced Transcendental Meditation.
Paltrow's father was Jewish. She has said she was planning to convert to Judaism. She celebrates Hanukkah with her family each year.
Relationships and Marriages
Paltrow was engaged to actor Brad Pitt in 1996. They dated from 1994 to 1997. They ended their engagement because she felt she was not ready for marriage.
She then dated actor Ben Affleck from 1997 to 2000. They worked together on Shakespeare in Love and Bounce. They remained friends after their breakup.
In October 2002, Paltrow met Chris Martin from the band Coldplay. They met after her father passed away. The Coldplay song "Fix You" was written to help her through her grief. They married on December 5, 2003.
Paltrow and Martin have two children. Their daughter, Apple, was born in May 2004. Their son, Moses, was born in April 2006. Moses's name was inspired by a song Chris Martin wrote for Paltrow.
After becoming a mother, Paltrow reduced her acting work. In March 2014, Paltrow and Martin announced they had separated after ten years of marriage. They called their separation "conscious uncoupling". Their divorce was finalized in July 2016.
In 2014, Paltrow began dating producer Brad Falchuk. She met him on the set of Glee. They announced their engagement in January 2018. They married on September 29, 2018, in the Hamptons in New York.
Skiing Accident Case
In January 2019, a retired eye doctor sued Paltrow. He claimed she collided with him on a ski slope in Utah three years earlier. He said he suffered a permanent brain injury. Paltrow counter-sued him, saying he was the one who crashed into her. She asked for one dollar in damages. In March 2023, a jury found that Paltrow was not at fault. They awarded her $1 in damages.
Acting Credits and Awards
Paltrow has starred in over 50 films. Some of her most popular and critically acclaimed films include Avengers: Endgame (2019), Iron Man (2008), Shakespeare in Love (1998), The Avengers (2012), and Contagion (2011).
She has received many awards and nominations for her acting. These include an Academy Award, a Golden Globe Award, and a Primetime Emmy Award. Gwyneth Paltrow also has a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
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Paltrow in 2011
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Paltrow at the 2000 Toronto International Film Festival
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Paltrow at the 84th Academy Awards in 2012
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Paltrow in 2013
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Paltrow at an event for Estée Lauder's fragrance Sensuous, in 2008
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Paltrow's star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame
See also
In Spanish: Gwyneth Paltrow para niños
