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. Born to filmmaker Bruce Paltrow and actress Blythe Danner, she gained prominence in mid-budget and period films during the 1990s and early 2000s, later transitioning to blockbuster movies. She has won an Academy Award, a Golden Globe Award, and a Primetime Emmy Award.
1989: Acting Debut in High
In 1989, Gwyneth Paltrow made her acting debut in High, a TV film directed by her father, Bruce Paltrow.
1990: Professional Stage Debut
In 1990, after spending several summers watching her mother perform at the Williamstown Theatre Festival, Gwyneth Paltrow made her professional stage debut there.
1991: Film Debut and Role in Hook
In 1991, Gwyneth Paltrow made her film debut with the musical romance film Shout, starring John Travolta, and was cast by her godfather Steven Spielberg in Hook as the young Wendy Darling.
1992: Roles in Cruel Doubt
In 1992, Gwyneth Paltrow had roles in the made-for-television movie Cruel Doubt.
1993: Roles in Deadly Relations
In 1993, Gwyneth Paltrow had roles in the made-for-television movie Deadly Relations.
1993: Role in Flesh and Bone
In 1993, Gwyneth Paltrow played the much younger girlfriend of James Caan in the noir drama Flesh and Bone.
1994: Paltrow Stars in Mrs. Parker and the Vicious Circle
In 1994, Gwyneth Paltrow starred in 'Mrs. Parker and the Vicious Circle', which was one of her most critically acclaimed and commercially successful films.
1995: Gwyneth Paltrow Gains Notice in Seven
In 1995, Gwyneth Paltrow gained notice for her work in the film Seven, a thriller where she played the wife of a young detective.
1995: Paltrow Stars in Seven
In 1995, Gwyneth Paltrow starred in 'Seven', which was one of her most critically acclaimed and commercially successful films.
1995: Starred in Seven, Moonlight and Valentino, Jefferson in Paris
In 1995, Gwyneth Paltrow starred in the thriller Seven as the wife of Brad Pitt's character, and also appeared in Moonlight and Valentino, as a grieving chain-smoker, and in Jefferson in Paris.
1996: Starred in Emma
In 1996, Gwyneth Paltrow played the title character in the period film adaptation Emma, based on the novel by Jane Austen.
1996: Starred as Emma Woodhouse in Emma
In 1996, Gwyneth Paltrow played the title character, Emma Woodhouse, in the period film adaptation Emma, based on the novel by Jane Austen. She prepared by studying horsemanship, dancing, singing, archery, and stylized manners and dialect.
1997: Considered for Titanic
In 1997, Gwyneth Paltrow was considered for the role of Rose DeWitt Bukater in the film Titanic.
1998: Paltrow and Affleck in Shakespeare in Love
In 1998, Gwyneth Paltrow and Ben Affleck worked together on Shakespeare in Love.
1998: Leading Roles in Great Expectations, Sliding Doors, and Shakespeare in Love
In 1998, Gwyneth Paltrow played leading roles in several high-profile film releases including Great Expectations, Sliding Doors, and Shakespeare in Love. She also starred opposite Jessica Lange in the thriller Hush, as an unsuspecting woman living with her psychotic mother-in-law.
1998: Starred in Sliding Doors and Shakespeare in Love
In 1998, Gwyneth Paltrow starred in Sliding Doors, where she played a woman whose life could take two central paths depending on whether or not she catches a train, causing different outcomes. She also starred in A Perfect Murder, and Shakespeare in Love.
1999: Co-starred in The Talented Mr. Ripley
In 1999, Gwyneth Paltrow co-starred in The Talented Mr. Ripley, a psychological thriller in which she played the fiancée of a rich and spoiled millionaire playboy.
2000: Showcased Singing in Duets and Co-starred in Bounce
In 2000, Gwyneth Paltrow showcased her singing ability in the film Duets, directed by her father, and co-starred with Ben Affleck in the romantic drama Bounce.
2001: Paltrow Stars in The Royal Tenenbaums
In 2001, Gwyneth Paltrow starred in 'The Royal Tenenbaums', which was one of her most critically acclaimed and commercially successful films.
2001: Starred in The Royal Tenenbaums and Shallow Hal
In 2001, Gwyneth Paltrow starred in The Royal Tenenbaums, where she took on the role of the adopted daughter in an estranged family and Shallow Hal, a comedy about a shallow man falling in love with an overweight woman.
2001: Starred in Shallow Hal and The Royal Tenenbaums
In 2001, Gwyneth Paltrow starred in the comedy Shallow Hal, requiring her to wear a fatsuit, and in the Wes Anderson dramedy The Royal Tenenbaums.
June 2002: Played in Proof at London's Donmar Warehouse
In June 2002, Gwyneth Paltrow played the same character as in the film Proof at London's Donmar Warehouse.
2002: Small Appearances in Films
In 2002, Gwyneth Paltrow made small appearances in the documentary Searching for Debra Winger and the action satire comedy Austin Powers in Goldmember, and starred in the thriller-drama Possession.
2003: West End Debut in Proof
In 2003, Gwyneth Paltrow made her West End debut in the David Auburn play Proof, earning a Laurence Olivier Award for Best Actress nomination.
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, chronicling the romance between Sylvia Plath and Ted Hughes.
2004: Became a Parent and Reduced Acting Workload
In 2004, Gwyneth Paltrow reduced her acting workload after becoming a parent, making intermittent appearances in films.
2004: Paltrow Stars in Sky Captain and the World of Tomorrow
In 2004, Gwyneth Paltrow starred in 'Sky Captain and the World of Tomorrow', which was one of her most critically acclaimed and commercially successful films.
2004: Starred in Sky Captain and the World of Tomorrow and Crystal Award
In 2004, Gwyneth Paltrow starred in the science fiction film Sky Captain and the World of Tomorrow. Also in 2004, she was recognized as an outstanding woman in entertainment by Women in Film Los Angeles with the Crystal Award.
2004: Film career was less noteworthy
In 2004, after her Oscar win for Shakespeare in Love, Paltrow's film career had been less noteworthy, and critical acclaim had waned. She rarely appeared in films, having taken a hiatus to raise her two children.
May 2005: Face of Estée Lauder's Pleasures Perfume
In May 2005, Gwyneth Paltrow became the face of Estée Lauder's Pleasures perfume.
2005: Became a "face" of Estée Lauder Companies
In 2005, Gwyneth Paltrow became a "face" of Estée Lauder Companies, having previously been the face of Coach.
2005: Reprised Role in Proof film
In 2005, Gwyneth Paltrow reprised her role in the film Proof.
2005: Starred in Drama Proof
In 2005, Gwyneth Paltrow starred in the drama Proof, receiving her second Golden Globe nomination for Best Actress in a Motion Picture – Drama.
2006: Face of Bean Pole International
In 2006, Gwyneth Paltrow became the face for Bean Pole International, a Korean fashion brand.
2006: Filming small roles
In 2006, Gwyneth Paltrow filmed small roles for the films Love and Other Disasters, Running with Scissors and Infamous, where she sang Cole Porter's "What Is This Thing Called Love?".
2006: Paltrow Stars in Infamous
In 2006, Gwyneth Paltrow starred in 'Infamous', which was one of her most critically acclaimed and commercially successful films.
August 17, 2007: Signed Bottles of Pleasures Perfume
On August 17, 2007, Gwyneth Paltrow appeared in Chicago to sign bottles of Estée Lauder's Pleasures perfume.
October 2007: Signed with PBS for Television Series
In October 2007, Gwyneth Paltrow signed with PBS to make a television series, Spain... on the Road Again.
July 8, 2008: Promoted Sensuous Perfume
On July 8, 2008, Gwyneth Paltrow promoted Estée 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.
2008: Co-authored Spain... A Culinary Road Trip
In 2008, Gwyneth Paltrow co-wrote the book Spain... A Culinary Road Trip with Mario Batali.
2008: Paltrow Stars in Iron Man
In 2008, Gwyneth Paltrow starred in 'Iron Man', which was one of her most critically acclaimed and commercially successful films.
2008: Stars in Two Lovers
In 2008, Gwyneth Paltrow starred opposite Joaquin Phoenix in the romantic drama Two Lovers, playing the beautiful but volatile new neighbor of a depressed bachelor. Two Lovers premiered in competition at the 2008 Cannes Film Festival in May, receiving largely positive reviews, especially for Paltrow's and Phoenix's performances.
2008: Cast in Iron Man and Two Lovers
In 2008, Gwyneth Paltrow was cast as Pepper Potts in Iron Man. Also in 2008, she starred in Two Lovers, which premiered at the Cannes Film Festival and received positive reviews.
2009: Narrated The Brown Bear & Friends audiobook
In 2009, Gwyneth Paltrow narrated the audiobook The Brown Bear & Friends by Bill Martin Jr., which earned her a Grammy Award nomination.
2010: Iron Man 2 and Country Strong
In 2010, Gwyneth Paltrow reprised her role as Pepper Potts in Iron Man 2 and starred in Country Strong as an emotionally unstable country music star who attempts to resurrect her career.
2010: Paltrow Stars in Iron Man 2
In 2010, Gwyneth Paltrow starred in 'Iron Man 2', which was one of her most critically acclaimed and commercially successful films.
2011: Appearances in Glee and Contagion
In 2011, Gwyneth Paltrow performed "Forget You" at the Grammy Awards and was featured in Glee: The 3D Concert Movie. Later in 2011, she appeared in Steven Soderbergh's film Contagion, playing Elizabeth Emhoff.
2011: Paltrow Stars in Contagion
In 2011, Gwyneth Paltrow starred in 'Contagion', which was one of her most critically acclaimed and commercially successful films.
2011: Starred in Contagion and Glee
In 2011, Gwyneth Paltrow starred in the film Contagion and had a recurring guest role on the Fox musical television series Glee.
2011: Wrote Two Books
In 2011, Gwyneth Paltrow wrote My Father's Daughter: Delicious, Easy Recipes Celebrating Family and Togetherness and Notes From the Kitchen Table.
2011: Paltrow Praised as One of the Industry's Finest Actresses
In 2011, film critic Owen Gleiberman described Gwyneth Paltrow as one of the industry's finest actresses, but noted the negative comments towards her on his reviews.
2012: Pepper Potts in The Avengers and Thanks for Sharing
In 2012, Gwyneth Paltrow reprised her role as Pepper Potts in The Avengers, which became her most widely seen film. Also in 2012, she starred in Thanks for Sharing.
2012: Paltrow Stars in The Avengers
In 2012, Gwyneth Paltrow starred in 'The Avengers', which was one of her most critically acclaimed and commercially successful films.
2013: Published It's All Good and Wrote Foreword for Man Up!
In 2013, Gwyneth Paltrow published It's All Good: Delicious Easy Recipes That Will Make You Look Good and Feel Great and wrote a foreword for Ross Mathews' book Man Up! Tales of My Delusional Self-Confidence.
2013: Iron Man 3
In 2013, Gwyneth Paltrow reprised her role as Pepper Potts in Iron Man 3.
2013: Paltrow Stars in Iron Man 3
In 2013, Gwyneth Paltrow starred in 'Iron Man 3', which was one of her most critically acclaimed and commercially successful films.
October 2014: Hosted Democratic Fundraiser
In October 2014, Gwyneth Paltrow hosted a Democratic fundraiser attended by President Barack Obama at her private residence in Los Angeles.
2014: Web Therapy
In 2014, Gwyneth Paltrow had a two-episode arc in the improvised online series Web Therapy, as Maya Ganesh, "a new-age caricature".
2014: Partnered with Blo Blow Bar
In 2014, Gwyneth Paltrow partnered with Blo Blow Bar, teaming up with the brand's creative branch.
2015: Stars in Mortdecai and Featured on Coldplay Album
In 2015, Gwyneth Paltrow starred in Mortdecai. Paltrow was also featured on the track "Everglow", which was included in Coldplay's seventh studio album A Head Full of Dreams.
2016: Published Cookbook: It's All Easy
In 2016, Gwyneth Paltrow published a cookbook: It's All Easy: Delicious Weekday Recipes for the Super-Busy Home Cook.
June 2017: Announces Break from Acting
In June 2017, Gwyneth Paltrow announced 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.
2017: Paltrow Stars in Spider-Man: Homecoming
In 2017, Gwyneth Paltrow starred in 'Spider-Man: Homecoming', which was one of her most critically acclaimed and commercially successful films.
2017: Paltrow Source for Weinstein Abuse Article
In 2017, Gwyneth Paltrow was a major source for an article by The New York Times investigative journalists Jodi Kantor and Megan Twohey about Harvey Weinstein's sexual abuse cases.
2018: Avengers: Infinity War
In 2018, Gwyneth Paltrow reprised her role as Pepper Potts in Avengers: Infinity War.
2018: Paltrow Stars in Avengers: Infinity War
In 2018, Gwyneth Paltrow starred in 'Avengers: Infinity War', which was one of her most critically acclaimed and commercially successful films.
May 2019: Hosted Fundraiser for Pete Buttigieg
In May 2019, Gwyneth Paltrow and actor Bradley Whitford hosted a fundraiser for Democratic presidential candidate Mayor Pete Buttigieg.
2019: Appeared in Avengers: Endgame and The Politician
In 2019, Gwyneth Paltrow appeared in Avengers: Endgame and starred in the Netflix series The Politician, before taking a break from acting.
2019: Paltrow Claims to Have Been Masquerading as an Actor
In 2019, Gwyneth Paltrow claimed to have been only "masquerading as an actor" before founding Goop.
2019: Avengers: Endgame
In 2019, Gwyneth Paltrow reprised her role as Pepper Potts in Avengers: Endgame.
2019: Paltrow Stars in Avengers: Endgame
In 2019, Gwyneth Paltrow starred in 'Avengers: Endgame', which was one of her most critically acclaimed and commercially successful films.
January 24, 2020: Netflix Released The Goop Lab
On January 24, 2020, Netflix released The Goop Lab, a documentary series which sparked controversy for promoting pseudoscientific topics.
April 2020: Discussed COVID-19 Pandemic with Dr. Anthony Fauci
In April 2020, Gwyneth Paltrow, along with other celebrities, discussed the COVID-19 pandemic with Dr. Anthony Fauci on a one-hour-long zoom call. Fauci hoped the celebrities would encourage proper precautions among their followers.
2020: Hosted The Goop Lab on Netflix
In 2020, Gwyneth Paltrow hosted the documentary series The Goop Lab for Netflix.
October 2021: Netflix Releases Sex, Love, and Goop
In October 2021, Netflix released Sex, Love, and Goop, a sex therapy-themed series produced by and starring Gwyneth Paltrow.
2023: Return to Acting
In 2023, Gwyneth Paltrow stated that she was less likely to accept acting roles due to Goop. However, she will return to acting with Josh Safdie's sports drama Marty Supreme, starring Timothée Chalamet.
2025: Returned to Acting with Marty Supreme
In 2025, Gwyneth Paltrow returned to acting with Marty Supreme.
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