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Telegraph
3 days ago
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- Telegraph
How Gwyneth Paltrow learnt to take herself less seriously
For the entirety of her career as an actress, entrepreneur, wellness guru and purveyor of $75 candles that smell like her vagin a, the only thing 'chilled' about Gwyneth Paltrow was the kombucha in her fridge. No one who's deliberately been stung by a bee (to help heal scar tissue), embarked on an eight-day goat's milk cleanse (to eradicate parasites) and 'used ozone therapy, rectally' (don't ask) could ever be described as laid back. Health fads? She's had a few. Sure, turning them into a global lifestyle movement may have made her rich – she has a current estimated net worth of $200m – but they haven't made her happy. Or have they? Recently, a new Gwyneth seems to have emerged from the cold and prickly carapace that was her fortysomething self; a softer, self-deprecating creature who laughs more readily, lives more lustily and seems less like someone you'd hate to be stuck in a lift with for fear she started lecturing you about the health of your vaginal tract. Paltrow 2.0 seems instead a shining example of the happiness curve – a fiftysomething woman for whom career pressures (Goop is thriving) and family responsibilities (her children Apple, 21, and Moses, 19, have left home) have finally abated, leaving her free to embrace life and enjoy it on her own terms. Now 52, Paltrow seems more content than she's ever been, happily cooking 'boyfriend breakfasts' for her husband, Brad Falchuk, while the world waits with baited breath for the January 2026 release of Marty Supreme, her first film after a seven-year hiatus. 'We stop trying to be what other people expect us to be,' she said of turning 50. Here are Paltrow's commands for embracing mid-life with grace, humour and just the right amount of goat's milk… Thou shalt not be bitter Once upon a time, people expressed the ending of their relationship via the usage of negative, quasi-violent phrases such as 'broke up' or 'split'. In 2014, Paltrow showed us there was another, gentler way. Sure, 'conscious uncoupling' was the definition of loopy LA verbosity, but it caught the imagination, not least because it was backed up by rock-solid proof that you could, in fact, remain friends with your ex, even if said ex is a world-famous rock star who goes on to date someone younger and just as hot as you. In 2023, Paltrow was even photographed walking hand in hand with Martin's then-partner, Dakota Johnston, with whom she grew close during the couple's eight-year relationship (they parted ways in June). Eleven years after Paltrow and Coldplay's Chris Martin split – sorry, softly untethered themselves from the shackles of their marital moorings – the two are demonstrably still good friends: so much so that Paltrow has even allowed a lovelorn Martin to crash at her house 'for the summer', according to RadarOnline. 'She's looking forward to doing yoga, meditating and generally chilling together like old times,' said a source. Paltrow has also remained on good terms with exes Ben Affleck and Brad Pitt – though after the recent revelation that she once called the latter 'dumber than a sack of s--t', this may not be true for much longer. Thou shalt be able to laugh at thyself Never mind offering up your home as a crashpad: such is Paltrow's fondness for her ex that she also offered up her services as an image rehabilitator. How else to explain her agreeing to be the 'spokesperson' for Astronomer, the tech company no one had ever heard of until its (former) CEO was pictured in a clinch with its (former) HR manager on a kisscam at a Coldplay gig? Granted, getting Paltrow to film the two-minute video was a masterclass in how to shift and own the narrative (as they say in PR), but it's unlikely Paltrow would have agreed to participate, had the stunt not left such a bad taste in some Coldplay fans' mouths. Nor, of course, would she have been asked to: the joke only works because she's Martin's ex. The stunt is the latest example of Paltrow's ability to laugh at herself: see also March's Instagram video with Meghan Markle (an attempt to diffuse rumours that the two lifestyle gurus were feuding), and a Father's Day video in which she poked fun at herself by cooking for her infamous 'boyfriend breakfast' topless (no, she didn't face front to flash the camera). Thou shalt always turn a negative into a positive One of Paltrow's biggest strengths is her resilience, and while it's easy to be resilient when you have millions in the bank, wealth doesn't always come with a positive mindset. Faced with a challenge, Paltrow tends to buckle up and make the best of it: witness 2023's infamous court case, an eight day trial that started with her being sued for causing a ski accident, and ended with her turning the event into a marketing exercise (every 'court look' she wore was conveniently available to buy on Goop). In an April interview with Vanity Fair, she detailed how she rejected 'empty nest' syndrome in favour of 'psychological astrologer' Jennifer Freed's idea that she and Falchuk are now 'free birds'. 'Empty nest is so demoralising, but if you say we're free birds and you embody that, then you have this much more energised, optimistic outlook,' she opined. Thou shalt not spend thy fifties on a restrictive diet It's nice to be slim, toned and glowing, if that is your bag. But it's also nice not to have the breath of a hyena. Whether this is what led Paltrow in April to announce she'd ditched her super-strict Paleo diet consisting solely of certain meats, vegetables, nuts and fruits, we'll never know. What we do know is that a person who says things like 'I really deepened my connection with food and the whole philosophy around macrobiotics, which is essentially just how they eat in the mountains of Japan' is not likely to be very much fun in the pub. And while we're not about to see Paltrow knocking back multiple pints of Guinness any time soon, she is now open to embracing the occasional treat. 'I'm getting back into eating sourdough bread, cheese – there I said it,' she admitted on her Goop podcast, in the manner of someone who'd just confessed to murder. Whatever your age or circumstance, if you're looking for contentment, swapping bone broth for brie is a pretty solid life choice.
Yahoo
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Gwyneth Paltrow Reading Private Text From Husband Is a PR Move, Hints ‘Source'
Gwyneth Paltrow read out her husband, Brad Falchuk's, private text while filming an episode of her 'Good' podcast amid rumors of tensions in their marriage. The message was Falchuk's sweet and personal response to her question, asking what he loved the most about her. However, a source claimed that Paltrow allegedly staged the moment, calling it a PR move. This happened after a new book made bombshell revelations about her past, allegedly sparking tensions in her marriage. Gwyneth Paltrow reading Brad Falchuk's texts to her was an intentional move, says 'source' RadarOnline exclusively learned that Gwyneth Paltrow's reading her husband Brad Falchuk's text on her podcast was a strategy. A source close to the couple alleged that her reading the exchange aloud for all to hear was an intentional move to cause a possible distraction from talks about strains in the remarriage. Paltrow has reportedly been 'very aware of public perception' and knew how to 'control the narrative.' The insider claimed that Oscar-winning star has been 'desperately trying to convey a public image' that all is well in her marriage. Last week, reports suggested that the bombshell claims in Amy Odell's new book, 'Gwyneth: The Biography,' triggered Falchuk. He seemingly was unhappy about the revelations, especially those surrounding Paltrow's past relationships with Ben Affleck and Brad Pitt resurfacing. This also stirred up tensions for the couple at home. According to Glamour, Gwyneth Paltrow shared her husband Brad Falchuk's private text as buzz about their marriage made headlines. While recording an episode of her 'Goop' podcast, she was questioned about her thoughts on what Falchuk loves the most about her. In that moment, she directly went to him for an answer and read aloud his response. The 'Iron Man' actor quoted her husband, reading the message in which he admitted there wasn't one favorite thing. She then continued reading as he confessed to loving 'every aspect' about her. The lengthy passage included every tiny detail, ranging from her 'physical beauty,' body movements, likes and dislikes, dirty jokes, and so much more. The post Gwyneth Paltrow Reading Private Text From Husband Is a PR Move, Hints 'Source' appeared first on Reality Tea. Solve the daily Crossword
Daily Mail
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Relive the wildest wellness trends that Gwyneth Paltrow has promoted, from milk cleanse to vaginal eggs
Gwyneth Paltrow is a woman of many talents - she's an Oscar and Emmy award-winning actress, a mom of two to daughter Apple Martin, 21, and son Moses Martin, 19, wife to Brad Falchuk, and an author. But perhaps what she's known for most of all is being the founder of her immensely popular wellness brand Goop. Since she founded the brand in 2008, she has turned it into a multi-million dollar empire, even expanding to have a full-time team and building a clothing line out of it, G. Label by Goop. Despite its success, Goop, which sells products like an $1,000 gemstone heat therapy mat and $55 sex oil, has become embroiled in controversy on more than one occasion, as Paltrow has made headlines for some of the wild health 'tips' that she's peddled - and sold - on the platform. In the new biography about the wellness mogul authored by Amy Odell, she writes that Paltrow become 'indoctrinated' into the world of 'big wellness' after her dad was diagnosed with throat cancer, and she began searching for answers and allegedly went down a 'rabbit hole,' per People. According to Odell's book, 'big wellness,' is 'an industry that demonizes things like toxins and chemicals present in everyday items that we can't escape.' Her father's diagnosis, along with a health scare that had Paltrow believing that she had a stroke, encouraged her to seek out all different kinds of doctors and wellness practices - like rectal ozone therapy, something she spoke about during a 2023 podcast appearance. Over the years, she's backed a slew of bizarre and eyebrow-raising health trends, and FEMAIL has rounded up the craziest guidance she's doled out over the years. The vaginal jade eggs that ended up in a lawsuit and a $145,000 settlement In 2017, Paltrow began selling $66 jade and rose quartz eggs on Goop's website, which were meant to be inserted vaginally and were said to have a number of benefits to them. According to ABC News, the advertising that Goop peddled on these precious stone eggs promised to 'balance hormones,' 'prevent uterine prolapse,' and regulate your period. At the time, a blog post on Goop further peddled their magic, as the author wrote at the time that the eggs can not only help you sexually, but that they were great for your kidneys. 'Jade eggs can help cultivate sexual energy, increase orgasm, balance the cycle, stimulate key reflexology around vaginal walls, tighten and tone, prevent uterine prolapse, increase control of the whole perineum and bladder, develop and clear chi pathways in the body, intensify feminine energy, and invigorate our life force,' the author wrote in a since-deleted blog post that was obtained by Forbes at the time. 'The jade creates kidney strength - it's known as jing in Chinese energy, and it's all about sexual potency, and even beauty - if your hormones are balanced, your skin will look better,' the post continued. 'It's a holistic combination of things, where one benefit builds to another. Jade also takes away negativity and cleanses - it's a very heavy material, very powerful.' But it turns out that the jade eggs were not capable of doing all of the above, like balancing out your hormones - and it resulted in a lawsuit for Paltrow. The California Food, Drug, and Medical Device Task Force filed a complaint in 2018 against Goop for its 'misleading claims.' Days later, it was settled for $145,000, and the jade eggs were promptly removed from the website - although they came back online years later, this time described as something you can use for Kegel exercises. Paltrow went on an eight-day goat's milk cleanse that she said helped get rid of parasites In 2017, Paltrow revealed during an interview with Women's Health that she had recently completed an eight-day goat's milk cleanse in order to get parasites out of her body. For over a week, she drank nothing but goat milk. Parasites can be caused by certain foods, like unpasteurized milk, per Cleveland Clinic, and they typically make you very sick. They are often treated with medication like antibiotics or drugs that are especially targeted to get rid of parasites. 'I'm really interested in the impact of heavy metals and parasites on our bodies,' she told the outlet at the time. 'I think they're two of the biggest culprits in terms of why we feel bad. I'm knee-deep in figuring out ways to clear them from the body, looking at all sorts of potentially weird modalities,' she continued. However, it was a claim that was quickly called out by many medical experts, like Canadian gynecologist Dr. Jen Gunter, who took to her own website to pen a blog post about Paltrow's claim, calling them 'stupid' and 'dangerous.' At the time, a naturopath named Linda Lancaster had written about parasites for Goop's website, claiming that a parasite is 'anything that infests the body and has a life of its own' - and she was the one who believed goats milk was the answer. And per Dr. Gunter, that was totally inaccurate. 'This advice is stupid and dangerous and frankly insulting and if Paltrow is really a goat milk cleanse devotee it isn't just her advice that stinks, I bet her gas is atrocious too,' Dr. Gunter wrote. Paltrow was once stung by bees - on purpose - to get rid of scarring In 2016, Paltrow revealed that she had voluntarily tried a treatment called apitherapy, which she said was 'thousands of years old' and involved bee venom through an injection or even live insect bites. 'I've been stung by bees,' the former actress told The New York Times during a 2016 interview. 'It's a thousands of years old treatment called apitherapy. People use it to get rid of inflammation and scarring. It's actually pretty incredible if you research it. But, man, it's painful,' she admitted. According to Harper's Bazaar, the therapy is supposed to help heal your skin or old injuries due to the anti-inflammatory properties that are found in bee venom. At the time, Paltrow even wrote a few blog posts on Goop touting the treatments. She claimed that she had gotten it for an 'old injury,' which, miraculously, completely disappeared. Dr. David Manganaro, an internal medicine doctor, was interviewed by the site, and he claimed that the peculiar practice can also be used to 'alleviate joint pain.' However, in 2018, a 55-year-old Spanish woman passed away from apitherapy following two years of treatment, after she developed an allergic reaction. She suffered anaphylaxis, which led to her entering a coma and enduring multiple organ failure. She passed away weeks later in Ramón y Cajal University Hospital in Madrid. Goop once sold $120 'bio-frequency healing' stickers, claiming they had the same materials as NASA spacesuits Goop once sold something called 'bio-frequency healing' stickers in 2017, which the brand swore would 'rebalance the energy frequency in our bodies,' per Gizmodo. They claimed that the product, made by Body Vibes, could help reduce anxiety. The stickers were wearable, and they were said to be made with the same material as a NASA space suit. 'Human bodies operate at an ideal energetic frequency, but everyday stresses and anxiety can throw off our internal balance, depleting our energy reserves and weakening our immune systems,' the since-deleted product description read, as captured by Gizmodo. 'Body Vibes stickers (made with the same conductive carbon material NASA uses to line space suits so they can monitor an astronaut's vitals during wear) come pre-programmed to an ideal frequency, allowing them to target imbalances,' the description concluded. However, when NASA caught wind of this, they were less than pleased, and refuted claims that their spacesuits were made of any such material. A representative for NASA told Gizmodo at the time that they 'do not have any conductive carbon material lining the spacesuits,' with another former scientist at the organization labeling it a 'load of BS.' Goop recommend an at-home coffee enema but warned to only use it if you know what to do Every year, Goop produces various round-up guides on the best detox practices and beauty and wellness products, which include a myriad of tips and tricks. But in 2018, their beauty and wellness detox guide especially stood out against the crowd, as they included a $135 At-Home Coffee Enema Implant O-Rama System on the list. They boasted that it was one of Dr. Alejandro Junger's favorite products, the cardiologist and founder of cleanse system The Clean Program, who often penned pieces for their site. However, Goop added that they only recommended the product for those who 'knew what they were doing.' Though it looks like the Implant O-Rama System is now defunct, as the website's domain is expired, a coffee enema promises total detoxification. Per Healthline, a coffee enema involves injecting brewed and caffeinated coffee, along with water, into the colon via the rectum. Many report having relief from constipation as a result, but others claim intestinal and liver detoxification, and a boost to the immune system, per the medical outlet. However, they noted that there was no scientific evidence that a coffee enema is 'helpful in treating any medical condition.'
Daily Mail
7 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Gwyneth Paltrow branded as 'cringe' after gushing over 'scripted' praise from husband Brad Falchuk
After sharing various videos of herself making 'boyfriend breakfasts' on Instagram, Gwyneth Paltrow 's husband has responded with his own act of love - a heartfelt text message. The Goop founder, 52, recently shared a text from Brad Falchuk, her husband of almost seven years, on her podcast. While the actress admitted text message - in which described all the things he likes about her - made her cry a 'little,' many fans declared the effusive love note 'cringe' - some even accusing Paltrow of writing it herself. The Academy Award-winning actress read the gushing message from her television writer, director, and producer husband on Tuesday's episode. Falchuk, 54, started by telling his wife he 'honestly doesn't know' if he has a favorite thing about her. 'I truly love every aspect of you, your physical beauty, the way your body moves through space, the way you disappear a little when you're working, the way your hands add something to a pan, your love of dirty jokes and well plastered walls,' Paltrow read on behalf of a gushing Falchuk. She continued with the long list, which included 'how much you know about art, that you feel comfortable naked and hate fake people, when you're needy, when you're angry on the road.' Falchuk's flowery message continued with: 'I love it when you chug water by the bedside at night, I like the things you choose to worry about and how you handle problems. 'I love your morning routine, and when you act like I've been demanding you to get out of the bath, but I haven't said a word about it,' a smiling Paltrow read. 'I love the skin on the back of your knees and the arch in your feet and when you smile at me in bed after you've put in your retainers, I love how hard you try and how often you succeed,' he wrapped up the enthusiastic message, adding: 'I can keep going if you'd like.' Paltrow looked every bit the loved-up spouse after reading the message, but some fans didn't think it was as sweet as it appeared. 'It looks like I'm in the minority but I find this cringe… not that he wrote it but that she read it out loud,' chimed in another. 'It is all bit too cheese,' agreed someone else. 'Who she ask? ChatGPT???' a cynical user responded. Someone else shared their theory, writing: 'Ok. I'm thoroughly convinced she wrote out that response prior to interviewing, knowing she'd share it. 'This 100% is not a real response from "Brad" lmfao but hey! She's confident!' Others loved the sugary-sweet endless message of affirmation. 'Before everyone freaks out on their spouse, please remember this man is a WRITER. Yes, this is all lovely. But if your partner does not have this eloquence, doesn't mean they don't love you,' one user assured others 'Well, that's ridiculous. Makes me a lot less icked out by men,' celerity pal Chelsea Handler wrote. The Goop founder has been married to Falchuk, a television writer known for co-creating massive hits like Glee and American Horror Story, since 2018. The couple do not share any children together but are stepparents to each other's kids. Falchuk is stepfather to two kids Paltrow shares with her ex-husband Chris Martin — daughter Apple and son Moses. The actress is also stepmother to Isabella and Brody, whom Falchuk shares with his ex-wife Suzanne Bukinik.
Daily Mail
23-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Gwyneth Paltrow sparks suspicion among fans after debuting 'altered' new look
It is the question on everyone's lips - has Gwyneth Paltrow done something to hers? The 52-year-old shared a recent video to Instagram showing herself making breakfast for husband Brad Falchuk - but it wasn't the steak and eggs that caught people's attention. In the clip, which the actress said was her take on Korean steak and eggs, Paltrow prepared the meal, heavily pouting as she did so. And fans were quick to comment on the Goop Founder's appearance. 'Is there something with her lips?' asked one, while another chimed in asking: 'What have you done on your lips?' One fan declared: 'Something happened to her top lip.' 'Mmmmm looks so yum. But don't tell me you've done your lips too,' wrote another. 'The lips! Why?' snarked someone else. In 2023, the actress admitted to her Instagram followers during an Instagram Q+A session that she has had Botox - which has been both 'successful and unsuccessful.' The Goop Founder was asked by one of her fans: 'Did you ever try botox?' responding on her Instagram stories. In response to the question, she wrote: 'God yes. Both successfully and unsuccessfully I'm afraid.' The star has been open throughout the years in regards to her skincare as well as her opinion when it comes to aging. While talking to Refinery29 in 2020, the Iron Man actress revealed, 'In the past, I've never said that I won't do plastic or cosmetic surgery, because I think it's important to stay honest to the fact that we all change as we age.' She recalled having a 'mid-life crisis' when she turned 40, getting anti-wrinkle injections 'all over' her face. 'It was awful,' she declared. 'I looked horrible - one eye was actually like higher than the other - and it was definitely a big mistake, though luckily a temporary one.' Earlier in the week, the Shakespeare in Love actress shared a video showing her making a salad, with disgusted followers pointing out she had her hair out, risking it falling into the food In May, the 52-year-old also revealed the great lengths she goes to to stop her hair from falling out. The actress revealed she has tried a handful of treatments over the years, including injecting her scalp. She said: 'So many women I know are quietly dealing with hair loss. I've tried a handful of treatments over the years, nothing seemed to move the needle – not even injecting my scalp with actual needles.' The latest treatment she has tried involved a plastic surgeon and a device that uses acoustic sound waves and air pressure to stimulate hair growth. Discussing how the treatment has worked for her, she said: 'It was completely painless. Honestly, I think my hair's already feeling a bit fuller.' Paltrow's cooking videos - which she has dubbed 'boyfriend breakfast' - have seen the actress come under fire recently, with viewers noticing untidy kitchen habits. Earlier in the week, the Shakespeare in Love actress shared a video showing her making a salad, with disgusted followers pointing out she had her hair out, risking it falling into the food.
