Career Timeline of Gwyneth Paltrow: Major Achievements and Milestones
How Gwyneth Paltrow built a successful career. Explore key moments that defined the journey.
Gwyneth Paltrow is an American actress and businesswoman, daughter of Bruce Paltrow and Blythe Danner. She rose to prominence in the 1990s and early 2000s, starring in mid-budget and period films, later transitioning to blockbuster franchises. She is the recipient of an Academy Award, a Golden Globe Award, and a Primetime Emmy Award, recognizing her accomplishments in acting.
1954: Dial M for Murder
In 1998, Gwyneth Paltrow starred in A Perfect Murder, inspired by Alfred Hitchcock's 1954 film, Dial M for Murder.
1989: Acting Debut in High
In 1989, Gwyneth Paltrow made her acting debut in High, a TV film directed by her father.
1990: Professional Stage Debut
In 1990, Gwyneth Paltrow made her professional stage debut at the Williamstown Theatre Festival.
1991: Film Debut and Role in Hook
In 1991, Gwyneth Paltrow made her film debut in Shout and was cast in Hook by her godfather Steven Spielberg.
1992: Roles in Television Movies
In 1992, Gwyneth Paltrow starred in the made-for-television movie Cruel Doubt.
1993: Roles in Television Movies
In 1993, Gwyneth Paltrow starred in the made-for-television movie Deadly Relations.
1993: Feature Film Role in Flesh and Bone
In 1993, Gwyneth Paltrow's first plum feature film role was in the noir drama Flesh and Bone.
1995: Starring in Se7en
In 1995, Gwyneth Paltrow starred in the thriller Se7en, earning a nomination for the Saturn Award for Best Supporting Actress.
1995: Gained Notice for Early Work in Films
In 1995, Paltrow gained notice for her early work in films such as Seven.
1996: Played Emma Woodhouse
In 1996, Gwyneth Paltrow played the title character Emma Woodhouse in the film adaptation of Emma, based on the novel by Jane Austen.
1997: Considered for Role in Titanic
In 1998, Gwyneth Paltrow was considered for the role of Rose DeWitt Bukater in the 1997 film Titanic.
1998: Leading roles in films
In 1998, Gwyneth Paltrow took on leading roles in Great Expectations, Sliding Doors, Hush, A Perfect Murder and Shakespeare in Love.
1999: Co-starred in The Talented Mr. Ripley
In 1999, Gwyneth Paltrow co-starred in the psychological thriller The Talented Mr. Ripley.
1999: The Talented Mr. Ripley
In 1999, Paltrow starred in The Talented Mr. Ripley.
2000: Showcased Singing Ability in Duets
In 2000, Gwyneth Paltrow showcased her singing ability in Duets, directed by her father.
2001: Starred in Shallow Hal and The Royal Tenenbaums
In 2001, Gwyneth Paltrow starred in the comedy Shallow Hal and the dramedy The Royal Tenenbaums.
2001: The Royal Tenenbaums and Shallow Hal
In 2001, Paltrow starred in The Royal Tenenbaums and Shallow Hal.
June 2002: Played Character at London's Donmar Warehouse
Between May and June 2002, Gwyneth Paltrow played the same character at London's Donmar Warehouse.
2002: Appearances in Documentaries and Films
In 2002, Gwyneth Paltrow made small appearances in the documentary Searching for Debra Winger and Austin Powers in Goldmember, and starred in Possession.
2003: Starred in View from the Top and Sylvia
In 2003, Gwyneth Paltrow starred in the romantic comedy View from the Top and the biographical drama Sylvia.
2003: West End Debut in Proof
In 2003, Paltrow made her West End debut in the play Proof, earning a Laurence Olivier Award nomination.
2004: Sky Captain and the World of Tomorrow
In 2004, Gwyneth Paltrow starred in 'Sky Captain and the World of Tomorrow', which Rotten Tomatoes cited as one of her critically acclaimed and commercially successful films.
2004: Became a Parent
In 2004, Paltrow reduced her acting workload after becoming a parent.
May 2005: Face of Estée Lauder's Pleasures perfume
In May 2005, Gwyneth Paltrow became the face of Estée Lauder's Pleasures perfume.
2005: Starred in the drama Proof
In 2005, Gwyneth Paltrow starred as the depressed daughter of a mathematician in the drama Proof.
2005: Face of Estée Lauder
In 2005, Paltrow became a "face" of Estée Lauder Companies.
2006: Face for Bean Pole International
In 2006, Gwyneth Paltrow became the face for Bean Pole International, a Korean fashion brand.
2006: Filmed small roles
In 2006, Gwyneth Paltrow filmed small roles for Love and Other Disasters, Running with Scissors and Infamous.
August 17, 2007: Signed Bottles of Perfume in Chicago
On August 17, 2007, Gwyneth Paltrow appeared in Chicago to sign bottles of Estée Lauder's Pleasures perfume.
October 2007: Signed with PBS
In October 2007, Gwyneth Paltrow signed with PBS to make a television series, Spain... on the Road Again, which showcased the food and culture of Spain.
2007: Starred in The Good Night
In 2007, Gwyneth Paltrow starred in The Good Night, directed by her brother Jake Paltrow.
July 8, 2008: Promoted Lauder's Sensuous perfume in New York
On July 8, 2008, Gwyneth Paltrow promoted Lauder's Sensuous perfume in New York with the company's three other models.
September 2008: Launched Goop
In September 2008, Gwyneth Paltrow launched the weekly lifestyle newsletter Goop, which later expanded into a web-based company.
2008: Spain... A Culinary Road Trip
In 2008, Gwyneth Paltrow co-wrote the book Spain... A Culinary Road Trip with Mario Batali.
2008: Starred in Two Lovers
In 2008, Gwyneth Paltrow starred opposite Joaquin Phoenix in the romantic drama Two Lovers, playing the role of a volatile neighbor. The film premiered at the Cannes Film Festival in May 2008 and received positive reviews.
2008: Cast in Iron Man
In 2008, Gwyneth Paltrow's career experienced a resurgence when she was cast as Pepper Potts in Iron Man, playing Tony Stark's personal assistant, friend, and love interest.
2009: Narrated Audiobook
In 2009, Gwyneth Paltrow narrated the audiobook The Brown Bear & Friends by Bill Martin Jr., earning a Grammy nomination.
2009: Grammy Nomination
In 2009, Paltrow received a Grammy Award nomination for Best Spoken Word Album for Children for Brown Bear and Friends.
August 2010: Release of "Country Strong" song
In August 2010, Gwyneth Paltrow recorded and released the song "Country Strong" to country radio stations for the film's soundtrack, where she starred as an emotionally unstable country singer.
2010: Iron Man 2
In 2010, Gwyneth Paltrow reprised her role as Pepper Potts in Iron Man 2, which grossed $623.9 million internationally.
2011: Glee and Contagion
In 2011, Gwyneth Paltrow performed at the Grammy Awards with CeeLo Green and appeared in Glee: The 3D Concert Movie. Later that year, she appeared in Steven Soderbergh's film Contagion.
2011: Authored My Father's Daughter
In 2011, Gwyneth Paltrow wrote a book titled My Father's Daughter: Delicious, Easy Recipes Celebrating Family and Togetherness. She also penned the book Notes From the Kitchen Table that same year.
2012: Reprising Pepper Potts in The Avengers
In 2012, Gwyneth Paltrow reprised her role as Pepper Potts in The Avengers, a film that broke box office records and became her most widely seen film.
2012: Starred in Thanks for Sharing
In 2012, Gwyneth Paltrow starred in the independent romantic dramedy Thanks for Sharing, which garnered mixed reviews.
2013: Published It's All Good
In 2013, Gwyneth Paltrow published a book titled It's All Good: Delicious Easy Recipes That Will Make You Look Good and Feel Great, which promoted an elimination diet.
2013: Iron Man 3
In 2013, Gwyneth Paltrow reprised her role as Pepper Potts in Iron Man 3, which grossed $1.215 billion.
October 2014: Hosted Democratic Fundraiser
In October 2014, Gwyneth Paltrow hosted a Democratic fundraiser attended by President Barack Obama at her residence in Los Angeles.
2014: Web Therapy
In 2014, Gwyneth Paltrow had a two-episode arc in the improvised online series Web Therapy.
2014: Partnership with Blo Blow Bar
In 2014, Gwyneth Paltrow partnered with Blo Blow Bar, teaming up with the brand's creative branch.
2015: Starred in Mortdecai
In 2015, Gwyneth Paltrow starred in Mortdecai, alongside Johnny Depp, Olivia Munn, and Paul Bettany.
2016: It's All Easy cookbook
In 2016, Gwyneth Paltrow published a cookbook titled It's All Easy: Delicious Weekday Recipes for the Super-Busy Home Cook.
June 2017: Focus on Goop
In June 2017, Gwyneth Paltrow announced that she would take a break from acting to focus on her business Goop.
2017: Spider-Man: Homecoming
In 2017, Gwyneth Paltrow reprised her role as Pepper Potts in Spider-Man: Homecoming.
2018: Appeared on The Late Show
In 2018, Gwyneth Paltrow appeared in a Late Show sketch seemingly making fun of her company's approach.
2018: Avengers: Infinity War
In 2018, Gwyneth Paltrow reprised her role as Pepper Potts in Avengers: Infinity War.
May 2019: Fundraiser for Pete Buttigieg
In May 2019, Gwyneth Paltrow and Bradley Whitford hosted a fundraiser for Democratic presidential candidate Pete Buttigieg.
2019: The Politician
In 2019, Gwyneth Paltrow played a supporting role in the Netflix comedy drama series The Politician.
2019: Avengers: Endgame
In 2019, Gwyneth Paltrow reprised her role as Pepper Potts in Avengers: Endgame.
2019: Acting Roles
In 2019, Paltrow appeared in Avengers: Endgame and The Politician.
January 24, 2020: Netflix released The Goop Lab
On January 24, 2020, Netflix released The Goop Lab, a documentary series promoting Goop that sparked controversy for its pseudoscientific content.
April 2020: COVID-19 Discussion with Dr. Fauci
In April 2020, Gwyneth Paltrow joined other celebrities in a Zoom call with Dr. Anthony Fauci to discuss the COVID-19 pandemic and encourage proper precautions.
2020: The Goop Lab
In 2020, Paltrow hosted the documentary series The Goop Lab for Netflix.
January 2021: Investor in Thirteen Lune
In January 2021, Gwyneth Paltrow became an early investor in Thirteen Lune, an e-commerce site focused on products owned by people of color and ally brands.
April 2021: Goop became Thirteen Lune's first ally brand
In April 2021, Goop became Thirteen Lune's first ally brand.
October 2021: Netflix released Sex, Love, and Goop
In October 2021, Netflix released Sex, Love, and Goop, a sex therapy-themed series produced by and starring Paltrow.
2023: Upcoming Acting Role
In 2023, Gwyneth Paltrow mentioned Goop's influence on accepting acting roles and her return to acting in Josh Safdie's sports drama Marty Supreme.
