History of Gwyneth Paltrow in Timeline
Gwyneth Paltrow is an American actress and businesswoman. Known for her roles in mid-budget, period films, blockbusters, and franchises, she has received an Academy Award, a Golden Globe Award, and a Primetime Emmy Award. Paltrow transitioned from acting to entrepreneurship, founding the lifestyle brand Goop.
1954: Alfred Hitchcock's Dial M for Murder
In 1998, Gwyneth Paltrow starred in 'A Perfect Murder', inspired by Alfred Hitchcock's 1954 film, 'Dial M for Murder'.
September 27, 1972: Gwyneth Paltrow's Birth
On September 27, 1972, Gwyneth Kate Paltrow was born in Los Angeles, California. She is the daughter of filmmaker Bruce Paltrow and actress Blythe Danner.
1989: Acting Debut in 'High'
In 1989, Gwyneth Paltrow made her acting debut in 'High', a TV film directed by her father, marking the start of her professional acting career.
1990: Professional Stage Debut
In 1990, Gwyneth Paltrow made her professional stage debut at the Williamstown Theatre Festival in Massachusetts, after spending several summers watching her mother perform there, marking an early step in her acting career.
1991: Film Debut with Shout and Hook
In 1991, Gwyneth Paltrow made her film debut with a role in the musical romance film 'Shout', starring John Travolta. In the same year, she was cast by her godfather Steven Spielberg in the commercially successful adventure feature 'Hook' as the young Wendy Darling, gaining early exposure in the film industry.
1992: Role in Cruel Doubt
In 1992, Gwyneth Paltrow appeared in the made-for-television movie 'Cruel Doubt'.
1993: Role in Deadly Relations
In 1993, Gwyneth Paltrow had a role in the made-for-television movie 'Deadly Relations'.
1993: Role in Flesh and Bone
In 1993, Gwyneth Paltrow's first significant film role was in the noir drama 'Flesh and Bone', where she played the girlfriend of James Caan's character, receiving positive attention for her performance.
1995: Starring in Seven, Moonlight and Valentino, and Jefferson in Paris
In 1995, Gwyneth Paltrow starred in the thriller 'Seven' as Brad Pitt's wife and was nominated for the Saturn Award for Best Supporting Actress. She also appeared in 'Moonlight and Valentino' and 'Jefferson in Paris'.
1996: Starring Role in Emma
In 1996, Gwyneth Paltrow played the title role in the film adaptation 'Emma', based on Jane Austen's novel. She was chosen for the part after impressing the director with her acting abilities. The film received critical acclaim and was a commercial success.
1997: Considered for Titanic Role
In 1997, Gwyneth Paltrow was considered for the role of Rose DeWitt Bukater in the film 'Titanic', although she did not ultimately get the part.
1998: Leading Roles in Five Films
In 1998, Gwyneth Paltrow starred in five high-profile film releases: 'Great Expectations', 'Sliding Doors', 'Hush', 'A Perfect Murder', and 'Shakespeare in Love', marking a turning point in her career.
1999: Co-starring in The Talented Mr. Ripley
In 1999, Gwyneth Paltrow co-starred in the psychological thriller 'The Talented Mr. Ripley' alongside Jude Law, Matt Damon, and Cate Blanchett, where she played the fiancée of a rich playboy.
2000: Singing Debut and Role in Bounce
In 2000, Gwyneth Paltrow showcased her singing ability in the film 'Duets', directed by her father, and had a number one hit in Australia with her cover of Smokey Robinson's "Cruisin'". She also co-starred with Ben Affleck in the romantic drama 'Bounce'.
2001: Starring in Shallow Hal and The Royal Tenenbaums
In 2001, Gwyneth Paltrow starred in the comedy 'Shallow Hal', wearing a fatsuit for the role, and appeared in Wes Anderson's dramedy 'The Royal Tenenbaums', both films receiving positive reviews and achieving commercial success.
June 2002: Performing in Proof at London's Donmar Warehouse
In June 2002, Gwyneth Paltrow played the role of the depressed daughter of a mathematician in the play 'Proof' at London's Donmar Warehouse, prior to starring in the film adaptation.
2002: Appearances in Searching for Debra Winger, Austin Powers in Goldmember, and Possession
In 2002, Gwyneth Paltrow had small appearances in 'Searching for Debra Winger' and 'Austin Powers in Goldmember', while also starring in the thriller-drama 'Possession' alongside Aaron Eckhart.
2003: Starring in View from the Top and Sylvia
In 2003, Gwyneth Paltrow starred in the romantic comedy 'View from the Top', which she later disparaged, and played the titular role in the biographical drama 'Sylvia', receiving praise for her performance as Sylvia Plath.
2004: Reflecting on Career Choices
In 2004, Gwyneth Paltrow reflected on her career, noting that her film choices post-Oscar win had been less noteworthy. She took a hiatus to raise her children, dividing her film roles into those for love and those for money.
2004: Starring in Sky Captain and the World of Tomorrow and Receiving Crystal Award
In 2004, Gwyneth Paltrow starred in the science fiction film 'Sky Captain and the World of Tomorrow' and was recognized by Women in Film Los Angeles with the Crystal Award for outstanding women in entertainment.
May 2005: Face of Estée Lauder's Pleasures perfume
In May 2005, Gwyneth Paltrow became the face of Estée Lauder's Pleasures perfume.
2005: Starring in Proof
In 2005, Gwyneth Paltrow starred in the film adaptation of 'Proof', receiving her second Golden Globe nomination for Best Actress.
2006: Face for Bean Pole International
In 2006, Gwyneth Paltrow became the face for Bean Pole International, a Korean fashion brand.
2006: Small Film Roles
In 2006, Gwyneth Paltrow had small roles in the films "Love and Other Disasters", "Running with Scissors", and "Infamous", where she sang "What Is This Thing Called Love?".
August 17, 2007: Estée Lauder perfume signing in Chicago
On August 17, 2007, Gwyneth Paltrow appeared in Chicago to sign bottles of Estée Lauder's Pleasures perfume.
October 2007: Spain... on the Road Again
In October 2007, Gwyneth Paltrow signed with PBS to make a television series, "Spain... on the Road Again", showcasing the food and culture of Spain.
2007: The Good Night
In 2007, Gwyneth Paltrow starred in the romantic comedy "The Good Night", directed by her brother Jake Paltrow. She played opposite Penélope Cruz, Martin Freeman, Danny DeVito, and Simon Pegg. The film received mixed reviews.
July 8, 2008: Promotion of Lauder's Sensuous perfume
On July 8, 2008, Gwyneth Paltrow promoted Estée Lauder's Sensuous perfume in New York with the company's other models.
September 2008: Launch of Goop Newsletter
In September 2008, Gwyneth Paltrow launched the weekly lifestyle newsletter Goop, which later expanded into a web-based company.
2008: Book: Spain... A Culinary Road Trip
In 2008, Gwyneth Paltrow co-wrote the book "Spain... A Culinary Road Trip" with Mario Batali.
2008: Two Lovers
In 2008, Gwyneth Paltrow starred opposite Joaquin Phoenix in the romantic drama "Two Lovers", which premiered at the Cannes Film Festival and received positive reviews.
2008: Cast in Iron Man
In 2008, Gwyneth Paltrow was cast as Pepper Potts in "Iron Man", marking a resurgence in her career. She initially hesitated but was convinced after Marvel provided relevant comics. She reprised her role in later sequels.
2009: The Brown Bear & Friends Audiobook
In 2009, Gwyneth Paltrow narrated the audiobook "The Brown Bear & Friends" by Bill Martin Jr., earning a Grammy nomination.
August 2010: Country Strong Song Release
In August 2010, Gwyneth Paltrow recorded and released the song "Country Strong" to country radio stations for the film of the same name.
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, Contagion
In 2011, Gwyneth Paltrow performed "Forget You" at the Grammy Awards. She also appeared in "Glee: The 3D Concert Movie" and starred in Steven Soderbergh's film "Contagion" as Elizabeth Emhoff.
2011: Books: My Father's Daughter and Notes From the Kitchen Table
In 2011, Gwyneth Paltrow wrote "My Father's Daughter: Delicious, Easy Recipes Celebrating Family and Togetherness", and "Notes From the Kitchen Table".
2012: The Avengers
In 2012, Gwyneth Paltrow reprised her role as Pepper Potts in "The Avengers", becoming her most widely seen film with over $1.5 billion grossed worldwide.
2012: The Avengers and Thanks for Sharing
In 2012, Gwyneth Paltrow reprised her role of Pepper Potts in "The Avengers", which broke box office records. She also starred in the independent film "Thanks for Sharing".
2013: It's All Good Book Release
In 2013, Gwyneth Paltrow published "It's All Good: Delicious Easy Recipes That Will Make You Look Good and Feel Great", promoting 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 internationally.
October 2014: Democratic Fundraiser Host
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 online series "Web Therapy" as Maya Ganesh.
2014: Partnership with Blo Blow Bar
In 2014, Gwyneth Paltrow partnered with Blo Blow Bar, teaming up with the brand's creative branch.
2015: Mortdecai and Everglow
In 2015, Gwyneth Paltrow starred in the movie "Mortdecai" and was featured on the track "Everglow" on Coldplay's album, "A Head Full of Dreams".
2016: It's All Easy Cookbook
In 2016, Gwyneth Paltrow published a cookbook: "It's All Easy: Delicious Weekday Recipes for the Super-Busy Home Cook".
June 2017: Focus on Goop
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".
2018: The Late Show Sketch
In 2018, Gwyneth Paltrow appeared in a Late Show sketch 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: Avengers: Endgame and The Politician
In 2019, Gwyneth Paltrow reprised her role as Pepper Potts in "Avengers: Endgame" and played a supporting role in the Netflix series "The Politician".
2019: Avengers: Endgame
In 2019, Gwyneth Paltrow reprised her role as Pepper Potts in "Avengers: Endgame".
January 24, 2020: Release of The Goop Lab on Netflix
On January 24, 2020, Netflix released "The Goop Lab", a documentary series promoting Goop, covering pseudoscientific topics. The series sparked controversy over medical misinformation.
January 27, 2020: Complaint Against Goop
On January 27, 2020, Truth in Advertising (TINA.org) filed a complaint against Goop alleging deceptive marketing practices even after a previous lawsuit.
April 2020: COVID-19 Discussion with Dr. Fauci
In April 2020, Gwyneth Paltrow and other celebrities discussed the COVID-19 pandemic with Dr. Anthony Fauci, who hoped they would encourage proper precautions among their followers.
January 2021: Investment in Thirteen Lune
In January 2021, it was announced that Gwyneth Paltrow was an early investor in Thirteen Lune, an e-commerce site focused on makeup, skincare, haircare, and wellness 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: Sex, Love, and Goop Release
In October 2021, Netflix released "Sex, Love, and Goop", a sex therapy-themed series produced by and starring Gwyneth Paltrow.
2023: Less Acting, Marty Supreme
In 2023, Gwyneth Paltrow stated her Goop responsibilities made her less likely to accept acting roles. She will return to acting with "Marty Supreme".
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