Gwyneth Kate Paltrow, born September 27, 1972, is an American actress and businesswoman renowned for her versatile career in both film and television. She is the daughter of filmmaker Bruce Paltrow and actress Blythe Danner, which placed her in the entertainment industry from an early age. Paltrow gained prominence in the 1990s with her performances in a series of notable films, including Seven (1995), Emma (1996), and Sliding Doors (1998), quickly establishing herself as a leading actress. She won widespread acclaim for her portrayal of Viola de Lesseps in Shakespeare in Love (1998), a role that earned her the Academy Award for Best Actress. This success was followed by roles in The Talented Mr. Ripley (1999), The Royal Tenenbaums (2001), and Shallow Hal (2001), cementing her place as one of Hollywood’s top stars during that era.
Paltrow’s career took on new dimensions when she ventured into blockbuster films and the Marvel Cinematic Universe, most notably as Pepper Potts, Tony Stark’s love interest in Iron Man (2008), and later throughout the franchise until Avengers: Endgame (2019). This role not only revitalized her career but also introduced her to a new generation of fans. She also made notable contributions to television, including a memorable recurring role as Holly Holliday on the Fox musical series Glee (2010–2011), which earned her a Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Guest Actress in a Comedy Series. After starring in The Politician (2019–), she took a break from acting to focus on her business ventures.
Beyond her acting career, Paltrow has made a name for herself as an entrepreneur. She founded Goop, a lifestyle brand that offers wellness products and advice but has garnered criticism for promoting pseudoscience. Despite the controversy surrounding the brand, Goop has become a significant business entity, and Paltrow herself has been lauded for her role as its founder and CEO. Additionally, she has authored several cookbooks and received a Grammy Award nomination for Best Spoken Word Album for Children in 2009. Paltrow has also hosted the Netflix series The Goop Lab (2020), further expanding her influence in the wellness industry.
