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.
In 1998, Gwyneth Paltrow starred in A Perfect Murder, inspired by Alfred Hitchcock's 1954 film, Dial M for Murder.
On September 27, 1972, Gwyneth Kate Paltrow was born. She is the daughter of filmmaker Bruce Paltrow and actress Blythe Danner.
In 1989, Gwyneth Paltrow made her acting debut in High, a TV film directed by her father.
In 1990, Gwyneth Paltrow made her professional stage debut at the Williamstown Theatre Festival.
In 1991, Gwyneth Paltrow made her film debut in Shout and was cast in Hook by her godfather Steven Spielberg.
In 1992, Gwyneth Paltrow starred in the made-for-television movie Cruel Doubt.
In 1993, Gwyneth Paltrow starred in the made-for-television movie Deadly Relations.
In 1993, Gwyneth Paltrow's first plum feature film role was in the noir drama Flesh and Bone.
In 1995, Gwyneth Paltrow starred in the thriller Se7en, earning a nomination for the Saturn Award for Best Supporting Actress.
In 1995, Paltrow gained notice for her early work in films such as Seven.
In 1996, Gwyneth Paltrow played the title character Emma Woodhouse in the film adaptation of Emma, based on the novel by Jane Austen.
In 1996, Paltrow starred in the film Emma.
In October 1997, Gwyneth Paltrow started dating Ben Affleck after meeting at a Miramax dinner. They worked together on 'Shakespeare in Love' (1998).
In 1997, Gwyneth Paltrow ended her relationship with Brad Pitt, whom she had been dating since 1994 and engaged to since December 1996, because she felt she was not ready for marriage. She later noted it taught her the need for discretion about her love life.
In 1997, Gwyneth Paltrow revealed that Harvey Weinstein made unwanted sexual advances toward her during the filming of 'Emma' (1996). She confided in Brad Pitt, her then fiancé, who confronted Weinstein. Weinstein warned Paltrow not to tell anyone else about the incident.
In 1998, Gwyneth Paltrow was considered for the role of Rose DeWitt Bukater in the 1997 film Titanic.
In 1998, Gwyneth Paltrow took on leading roles in Great Expectations, Sliding Doors, Hush, A Perfect Murder and Shakespeare in Love.
In 1999, Gwyneth Paltrow co-starred in the psychological thriller The Talented Mr. Ripley.
In 1999, Paltrow starred in The Talented Mr. Ripley.
In 2000, Gwyneth Paltrow showcased her singing ability in Duets, directed by her father.
In 2001, Gwyneth Paltrow starred in the comedy Shallow Hal and the dramedy The Royal Tenenbaums.
In 2001, Paltrow starred in The Royal Tenenbaums and Shallow Hal.
Between May and June 2002, Gwyneth Paltrow played the same character at London's Donmar Warehouse.
In October 2002, Gwyneth Paltrow met Chris Martin of Coldplay backstage, three weeks after the death of her father, Bruce Paltrow. This meeting marked the beginning of their relationship.
In 2002, Gwyneth Paltrow made small appearances in the documentary Searching for Debra Winger and Austin Powers in Goldmember, and starred in Possession.
In 2003, Gwyneth Paltrow starred in the romantic comedy View from the Top and the biographical drama Sylvia.
In 2003, Paltrow made her West End debut in the play Proof, earning a Laurence Olivier Award nomination.
In 2004, Gwyneth Paltrow practiced cupping therapy, attending a film premiere with bruises on her back.
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.
In 2004, Gwyneth Paltrow was described as a magnet for neuroses and prejudices by Charles Taylor due to her being rich, white, beautiful, and successful.
In 2004, Paltrow reduced her acting workload after becoming a parent.
In May 2005, Gwyneth Paltrow became the face of Estée Lauder's Pleasures perfume.
In 2005, Gwyneth Paltrow starred as the depressed daughter of a mathematician in the drama Proof.
In 2005, Paltrow became a "face" of Estée Lauder Companies.
In 2005, Paltrow reprised her role in the film Proof.
In 2006, Gwyneth Paltrow became the face for Bean Pole International, a Korean fashion brand.
In 2006, Gwyneth Paltrow filmed small roles for Love and Other Disasters, Running with Scissors and Infamous.
In 2006, Gwyneth Paltrow suffered from postpartum depression after the birth of her younger child. This marked a challenging period for her as she navigated motherhood.
On August 17, 2007, Gwyneth Paltrow appeared in Chicago to sign bottles of Estée Lauder's Pleasures perfume.
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.
In 2007, Gwyneth Paltrow starred in The Good Night, directed by her brother Jake Paltrow.
On July 8, 2008, Gwyneth Paltrow promoted Lauder's Sensuous perfume in New York with the company's three other models.
In September 2008, Gwyneth Paltrow launched the weekly lifestyle newsletter Goop, which later expanded into a web-based company.
In 2008, Gwyneth Paltrow co-wrote the book Spain... A Culinary Road Trip with Mario Batali.
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.
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.
In 2009, Gwyneth Paltrow narrated the audiobook The Brown Bear & Friends by Bill Martin Jr., earning a Grammy nomination.
In 2009, Paltrow received a Grammy Award nomination for Best Spoken Word Album for Children for Brown Bear and Friends.
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.
In 2010, Gwyneth Paltrow reprised her role as Pepper Potts in Iron Man 2, which grossed $623.9 million internationally.
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.
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.
In 2011, Paltrow appeared in Contagion and Glee.
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.
In 2012, Gwyneth Paltrow starred in the independent romantic dramedy Thanks for Sharing, which garnered mixed reviews.
In April 2013, Gwyneth Paltrow was named People magazine's annual "Most Beautiful Woman".
As of 2013, Gwyneth Paltrow practices Transcendental Meditation.
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.
In 2013, Gwyneth Paltrow reprised her role as Pepper Potts in Iron Man 3, which grossed $1.215 billion.
In 2013, journalist Tanya Gold attributed Gwyneth Paltrow's unpopularity among women to venturing beyond the accepted Hollywood script and expressing her thoughts about clothing, motherhood, and nutrition.
In October 2014, Gwyneth Paltrow hosted a Democratic fundraiser attended by President Barack Obama at her residence in Los Angeles.
In 2014, Gwyneth Paltrow began dating producer Brad Falchuk, whom she had met on the set of Glee in 2010. This marked the beginning of their relationship.
In 2014, Gwyneth Paltrow had a two-episode arc in the improvised online series Web Therapy.
In 2014, Gwyneth Paltrow partnered with Blo Blow Bar, teaming up with the brand's creative branch.
In 2014, Gwyneth Paltrow, whose father was Jewish, was planning to convert to Judaism.
In 2015, Gwyneth Paltrow starred in Mortdecai, alongside Johnny Depp, Olivia Munn, and Paul Bettany.
In 2015, Gwyneth Paltrow's video advocating for mandatory labeling of food containing genetically modified organisms led to the creation of a documentary, Science Moms.
In 2016, Gwyneth Paltrow published a cookbook titled It's All Easy: Delicious Weekday Recipes for the Super-Busy Home Cook.
In June 2017, Gwyneth Paltrow announced that she would take a break from acting to focus on her business Goop.
In 2017, Gwyneth Paltrow reprised her role as Pepper Potts in Spider-Man: Homecoming.
In 2018, Gwyneth Paltrow appeared in a Late Show sketch seemingly making fun of her company's approach.
In 2018, Gwyneth Paltrow reprised her role as Pepper Potts in Avengers: Infinity War.
In January 2019, Terry Sanderson, a retired optometrist, sued Gwyneth Paltrow, claiming that three years earlier, she collided with him on a ski slope at Deer Valley Resort in Park City, Utah. He claimed the collision caused him permanent traumatic brain injury.
In May 2019, Gwyneth Paltrow and Bradley Whitford hosted a fundraiser for Democratic presidential candidate Pete Buttigieg.
In 2019, Gwyneth Paltrow played a supporting role in the Netflix comedy drama series The Politician.
In 2019, Gwyneth Paltrow reprised her role as Pepper Potts in Avengers: Endgame.
In 2019, Paltrow appeared in Avengers: Endgame and The Politician.
On January 24, 2020, Netflix released The Goop Lab, a documentary series promoting Goop that sparked controversy for its pseudoscientific content.
On January 27, 2020, Truth in Advertising (TINA.org) filed a complaint alleging that Goop has continued deceptive marketing practices, even after being sued by the State of California.
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.
In 2020, Paltrow hosted the documentary series The Goop Lab for Netflix.
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.
In February 2021, it was reported that Gwyneth Paltrow was suffering from long COVID, leading her to advocate certain treatments that were later criticized.
In April 2021, Goop became Thirteen Lune's first ally brand.
In October 2021, Netflix released Sex, Love, and Goop, a sex therapy-themed series produced by and starring Paltrow.
In 2021, Keaton Bell defined Gwyneth Paltrow as one of our last true A-listers whose every move consumes daily headlines. Bell observed that she is now better known as a fabulously out-of-touch entrepreneur than an actor, and she seems perfectly fine with that.
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.
In December 2024, Gwyneth Paltrow revealed that she celebrates Hanukkah each year with her family.