History of Gwyneth Paltrow in Timeline
Gwyneth Paltrow is an American actress and businesswoman known for her roles in mid-budget, period films, and later, blockbuster franchises. Daughter of Bruce Paltrow and Blythe Danner, she gained prominence in the 1990s and 2000s. Her achievements include an Academy Award, a Golden Globe Award, and a Primetime Emmy Award, solidifying her status as a leading figure in entertainment and business.
1993: Starred in Flesh and Bone
In 1993, Paltrow starred in "Flesh and Bone", one of her most critically acclaimed and commercially successful films.
1994: Began Dating Brad Pitt
In 1994, Paltrow began dating actor Brad Pitt, marking her first high-profile relationship with another celebrity.
1994: Starred in Mrs. Parker and the Vicious Circle
In 1994, Paltrow starred in "Mrs. Parker and the Vicious Circle", one of her most critically acclaimed and commercially successful films.
1995: Starred in Seven
In 1995, Paltrow starred in "Seven", one of her most critically acclaimed and commercially successful films.
December 1996: Engagement to Brad Pitt
In December 1996, Paltrow became engaged to actor Brad Pitt.
1996: Weinstein Makes Unwanted Advances During Filming of Emma
During the filming of "Emma" in 1996, producer Harvey Weinstein made unwanted sexual advances toward Paltrow.
1996: Starred in Emma
In 1996, Paltrow starred in "Emma", one of her most critically acclaimed and commercially successful films.
October 1997: Began Dating Ben Affleck
In October 1997, Paltrow began dating actor Ben Affleck after meeting at a Miramax dinner.
1997: Ended Relationship with Brad Pitt
In 1997, Gwyneth Paltrow's relationship with Brad Pitt ended. According to Paltrow, they called off the engagement because she was not ready for marriage.
1997: Revealed Weinstein's Sexual Advances
In 1997, Paltrow revealed that during the filming of "Emma" in 1996, producer Harvey Weinstein made unwanted sexual advances toward her. She confided in her then-fiancé Brad Pitt, who confronted Weinstein. The producer later warned Paltrow not to tell anyone else.
1998: Oscar Acceptance Speech Backlash
In 1998, Gwyneth Paltrow believes the public's shift in favor against her can be traced back to the emotional acceptance speech she delivered when she won her Oscar for "Shakespeare in Love".
1998: Starred in Shakespeare in Love
In 1998, Paltrow starred in "Shakespeare in Love" with Ben Affleck.
January 1999: First Breakup With Ben Affleck
In January 1999, Paltrow and Ben Affleck had their first breakup.
1999: Starred in The Talented Mr. Ripley
In 1999, Paltrow starred in "The Talented Mr. Ripley", one of her most critically acclaimed and commercially successful films.
October 2000: Final Breakup With Ben Affleck
In October 2000, Paltrow and Ben Affleck ultimately broke up.
2001: Starred in The Royal Tenenbaums
In 2001, Paltrow starred in "The Royal Tenenbaums", one of her most critically acclaimed and commercially successful films.
October 2002: Met Chris Martin
In October 2002, Paltrow met Chris Martin of the British band Coldplay backstage three weeks after the death of her father, Bruce Paltrow.
December 5, 2003: Married Chris Martin
On December 5, 2003, Paltrow married Chris Martin at the Santa Barbara County Courthouse. She was pregnant at the time of their wedding.
May 2004: Birth of Daughter Apple
In May 2004, Paltrow and Martin had their first child, a daughter named Apple.
2004: Practiced Cupping Therapy
In 2004, Gwyneth Paltrow practiced cupping therapy, attending a film premiere with bruises on her back as a result of the treatment.
2004: Starred in Sky Captain and the World of Tomorrow
In 2004, Paltrow starred in "Sky Captain and the World of Tomorrow", one of her most critically acclaimed and commercially successful films.
2004: Polarizing Public Figure
In 2004, Paltrow was described as a polarizing public figure, attracting both admiration and criticism. Some attributed this to her being "rich, white, beautiful and successful".
April 2006: Birth of Son Moses
In April 2006, Paltrow and Martin had their second child, a son named Moses. His name was inspired by a song Chris Martin wrote for Paltrow.
2006: Suffered Postpartum Depression
In 2006, Gwyneth Paltrow suffered from postpartum depression after the birth of her younger child.
2006: Starred in Infamous
In 2006, Paltrow starred in "Infamous", one of her most critically acclaimed and commercially successful films.
2008: Starred in Iron Man
In 2008, Paltrow starred in "Iron Man", one of her most critically acclaimed and commercially successful films.
2010: Met Brad Falchuk
In 2010, Paltrow met Brad Falchuk on the set of Glee.
2010: Starred in Iron Man 2
In 2010, Paltrow starred in "Iron Man 2", one of her most critically acclaimed and commercially successful films.
2011: Starred in Contagion
In 2011, Paltrow starred in "Contagion", one of her most critically acclaimed and commercially successful films.
2011: Industry's Finest Actresses
In 2011, film critic Owen Gleiberman described Paltrow as one of the industry's finest actresses. However, he noted a decline in her reputation due to weaker roles and reduced workload.
2012: Starred in The Avengers
In 2012, Paltrow starred in "The Avengers", one of her most critically acclaimed and commercially successful films.
April 2013: Named Most Beautiful Woman
In April 2013, Paltrow was named People magazine's annual "Most Beautiful Woman".
2013: Practiced Transcendental Meditation
As of 2013, Paltrow practices Transcendental Meditation as part of her lifestyle.
2013: Starred in Iron Man 3
In 2013, Paltrow starred in "Iron Man 3", one of her most critically acclaimed and commercially successful films.
2013: Journalist Attributed Unpopularity
In 2013, journalist Tanya Gold attributed Gwyneth Paltrow's unpopularity to her "venturing beyond the accepted Hollywood script and expressing her thoughts about clothing, motherhood and nutrition".
March 2014: Announced Separation from Chris Martin
In March 2014, Paltrow announced that she and Martin had separated after ten years of marriage, describing the process as "conscious uncoupling".
2014: Began Dating Brad Falchuk
In 2014, Paltrow began dating producer Brad Falchuk, whom she met on the set of Glee in 2010.
2014: Planned Conversion to Judaism
In 2014, Paltrow, whose father was Jewish, made plans to convert to Judaism.
April 2015: Relationship with Brad Falchuk Public
In April 2015, Paltrow and Falchuk went public with their relationship.
April 2015: Filed for Divorce
In April 2015, Paltrow filed for divorce from Chris Martin.
2015: Remains Friends with Ben Affleck
In 2015, Paltrow said she and Affleck remain friends despite their past relationship.
2015: Criticism of GMO Food Labeling Advocacy
In 2015, a video featuring Paltrow advocating for mandatory labeling of food containing genetically modified organisms received backlash. This negative reaction from scientists and science communication mothers led to the creation of "Science Moms," a documentary focusing on mothers advocating for science-based decision-making in children's health and nutrition.
July 14, 2016: Divorce Finalized
On July 14, 2016, Gwyneth Paltrow's divorce from Chris Martin was finalized.
2017: Major Source for Weinstein Article
In 2017, Gwyneth Paltrow was a major source for an article written by The New York Times investigative journalists Jodi Kantor and Megan Twohey about Harvey Weinstein's sexual abuse cases.
2017: Starred in Spider-Man: Homecoming
In 2017, Paltrow starred in "Spider-Man: Homecoming", one of her most critically acclaimed and commercially successful films.
January 8, 2018: Engagement Announced
On January 8, 2018, Paltrow and Falchuk announced their engagement.
September 29, 2018: Married Brad Falchuk
On September 29, 2018, Paltrow and Falchuk's marriage ceremony was held in the Hamptons on Long Island, New York.
2018: Starred in Avengers: Infinity War
In 2018, Paltrow starred in "Avengers: Infinity War", one of her most critically acclaimed and commercially successful films.
January 2019: Sued Over Ski Collision
In January 2019, retired optometrist Terry Sanderson sued Paltrow, claiming she collided with him on a ski slope at Deer Valley Resort in Park City, Utah, causing him permanent traumatic brain injury three years earlier.
2019: Claimed to have been Masquerading as an Actor
In 2019, Paltrow claimed to have been only "masquerading as an actor" before founding Goop, suggesting a shift in her career focus.
2019: Starred in Avengers: Endgame
In 2019, Paltrow starred in "Avengers: Endgame", one of her most critically acclaimed and commercially successful films.
February 2021: Paltrow Suffers from Long COVID
In February 2021, it was reported that Paltrow was suffering from long COVID, experiencing fatigue and brain fog. She advocated for treatments including a ketogenic and plant-based diet, fasting, and infrared saunas. Her advice was criticized by NHS England's Professor Stephen Powis.
2021: Described as Fabulously Out-of-Touch Entrepreneur
In a 2021 article for Vogue, Keaton Bell defined Gwyneth Paltrow as "one of our last, true A-listers" and observed that she "is now better known as a fabulously out-of-touch entrepreneur than an actor, and she seems perfectly fine with that".
March 2023: Ski Collision Trial
In March 2023, at trial for the ski collision, Sanderson claimed damages for $300,000. The jury found that Sanderson was at fault, not Paltrow, and awarded Paltrow $1 in damages.
2023: Rehabilitated Image
In 2023, EJ Dickson of Rolling Stone reported that Paltrow had largely rehabilitated her image by "lean[ing] into her own image as an out-of-touch celebutante", becoming "regularly heralded as a scrappy, savvy, self-made entrepreneur".
2023: One of the Most Divisive Personages of Our Time
In 2023, Leanne Delap called Gwyneth Paltrow "one of the most divisive personages of our time", being equally beloved and hated.
December 2024: Celebrates Hanukkah With Her Family
In December 2024, Gwyneth Paltrow revealed that she celebrates Hanukkah each year with her family.
2024: Synonymous With Brand and Public Image
According to Charles Trepany of USA Today, Paltrow's "calm, unbothered demeanor" had become virtually synonymous with her brand and public image by 2024.
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