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Gwyneth Paltrow
Winning an Oscar for Shakespeare in Love and playing Pepper Potts.
Emma · Goop
- Born
- 27 September 1972
- Birthplace
- Los Angeles, California, United States
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Gwyneth Paltrow
Gwyneth Paltrow is an American actor and entrepreneur who became prominent in 1990s drama and romantic comedy. She later combined selected screen roles with building the lifestyle company Goop.
Early life
Film and theatre family
Her parents were producer-director Bruce Paltrow and actor Blythe Danner.
Early exposure
Grew up around acting and briefly attended the University of California, Santa Barbara.
Career
- 1990s
Leading roles
Moved from early appearances into films including Seven and Emma.
- 1998–1999
Oscar recognition
Won the leading-actress Oscar for Shakespeare in Love.
- 2000s
Stage and screen
Performed in Proof in London and its film adaptation.
- 2008 onwards
Business and franchises
Launched Goop and began playing Pepper Potts in Marvel films.
Selected work
Emma
Played the matchmaking heroine of Jane Austen’s novel.
Shakespeare in Love
Portrayed Viola de Lesseps in a fictional romance around the playwright.
The Royal Tenenbaums
Played the reserved playwright Margot in an eccentric family ensemble.
Beyond work
Family
Had two children during her marriage to musician Chris Martin.
Business scrutiny
Goop’s wellness claims have attracted criticism and regulatory scrutiny alongside its commercial growth.
Sources & photo credit
Biography ↗Life and work ↗Photo: Kevin Paul. CC BY 4.0 · Original image. Cropped and displayed in monochrome.
