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 director Bruce Paltrow and actress Blythe Danner. Paltrow became famous in the 1990s for starring in movies like Seven and Emma.
She won an Academy Award for her role in Shakespeare in Love (1998). Later, she became known to a new generation of fans for playing Pepper Potts in the Marvel Cinematic Universe movies, starting with Iron Man (2008). She also won a Primetime Emmy Award for her role on the TV show Glee.
Besides acting, Paltrow is the founder and CEO of the lifestyle company Goop. She has also written several cookbooks.
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Early Life and Family
Gwyneth Kate Paltrow was born in Los Angeles, California. Her mother, Blythe Danner, is an actress, and her father, Bruce Paltrow, was a film director and producer. She has a younger brother named Jake Paltrow, who is also a director.
Paltrow grew up in a family that celebrated both Jewish and Christian holidays. Her father's family was Jewish and came from Belarus and Poland. Her mother's family has Pennsylvania Dutch (German), Irish, and English roots.
She grew up in Santa Monica, California, and also attended a private school in Manhattan. When she was 15, she lived in Spain for a year as an exchange student and learned to speak Spanish. She later studied art history in college but left to focus on her acting career. Her godfather is the famous director Steven Spielberg.
Acting Career
1989–1995: Early Roles
Paltrow's acting career started with help from her family. Her first role was in a TV film directed by her father in 1989. Her first movie was Shout (1991). Her godfather, Steven Spielberg, cast her as the young Wendy Darling in his movie Hook (1991).
She gained more attention in the thriller Seven (1995). In the film, she played the wife of a detective played by Brad Pitt. The movie was a big success.
1996–2001: Becoming a Star
In 1996, Paltrow starred as the main character in Emma, based on the famous novel by Jane Austen. The movie was a success, and critics praised her performance.
1998 was a huge year for Paltrow. She starred in five major films, including Sliding Doors and A Perfect Murder. Her most famous role that year was in Shakespeare in Love. She played Viola de Lesseps, the fictional lover of William Shakespeare. For this role, she won the Academy Award for Best Actress.
After her Oscar win, she starred in The Talented Mr. Ripley (1999) with Matt Damon and Jude Law. In 2001, she appeared in the comedy Shallow Hal and the popular film The Royal Tenenbaums.
2002–2007: Taking a Break
After winning an Oscar, Paltrow felt a lot of pressure. She decided to take a break from acting to raise her two children. During this time, she appeared in fewer films.
Some of her movies from this period include Sylvia (2003), where she played the poet Sylvia Plath. She also starred in the science fiction film Sky Captain and the World of Tomorrow (2004) and the drama Proof (2005). For Proof, she earned a Golden Globe Award nomination.
2008–2019: Return to the Spotlight
Paltrow's career had a major comeback in 2008 when she was cast as Pepper Potts in Iron Man. Pepper is the smart and loyal assistant to Tony Stark. The movie was a massive hit.
She played Pepper Potts again in Iron Man 2 (2010), The Avengers (2012), Iron Man 3 (2013), Spider-Man: Homecoming (2017), Avengers: Infinity War (2018), and Avengers: Endgame (2019). The Avengers and Avengers: Endgame became two of the highest-grossing films of all time.
From 2010 to 2011, she had a recurring role on the musical TV show Glee as the substitute teacher Holly Holliday. She won a Primetime Emmy Award for her performance. She also starred in the movie Contagion (2011).
After 2019, Paltrow took another break from acting to focus on her company, Goop.
Other Work
Goop
In 2008, Paltrow started Goop, a lifestyle brand. It began as a weekly email newsletter and grew into a large company that sells products online. Goop also has a print magazine, a podcast, and a documentary series on Netflix.
Goop has been criticized for promoting health products and treatments that are not supported by science. The company has faced lawsuits over some of its health claims.
Food and Books
Paltrow has a passion for food. In 2008, she co-wrote a book about Spanish food called Spain... A Culinary Road Trip. She has also written several of her own cookbooks, including My Father's Daughter (2011) and It's All Good (2013).
She has also narrated several children's audiobooks. For her work on The Brown Bear & Friends, she was nominated for a Grammy Award.
Fashion
Paltrow has been the face of several major brands. In 2005, she began working with Estée Lauder to promote their perfumes. She was also the face of the American fashion brand Coach.
Personal Life
Relationships and Family
From 1994 to 1997, Paltrow was in a high-profile relationship with actor Brad Pitt. They were engaged but later broke up.
In 2003, she married Chris Martin, the lead singer of the band Coldplay. They have two children: a daughter, Apple, born in 2004, and a son, Moses, born in 2006. Paltrow and Martin announced their separation in 2014, calling it a "conscious uncoupling". Their divorce was finalized in 2016.
In 2018, Paltrow married producer Brad Falchuk, whom she met on the set of Glee.
Ski Crash Lawsuit
In 2019, a man sued Paltrow, claiming she had crashed into him while skiing three years earlier. Paltrow said that he had actually crashed into her. In March 2023, a jury decided that the man was at fault, and Paltrow won the case. She was awarded one dollar in damages.
Awards and Recognition
Paltrow has received many awards for her acting. Her most important awards include:
- An Academy Award for Best Actress (Shakespeare in Love)
- A Golden Globe Award for Best Actress (Shakespeare in Love)
- A Primetime Emmy Award for Guest Actress (Glee)
- Two Screen Actors Guild Awards
In 2010, she received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame for her contributions to the movie industry.
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Paltrow at the 84th Academy Awards in 2012
See also
In Spanish: Gwyneth Paltrow para niños
