Glamorous Facts About Gwyneth Paltrow, Hollywood’s Most Controversial Actress
Though she is one of Hollywood’s most successful actors, Gwyneth Paltrow has faced relentless criticism in recent years. From her questionable wellness practices to her recent courtroom drama, Paltrow is a magnet for controversy.
Hate her or love her, she continues to stay relevant for the most unbelievable reasons.
1. She’s A Nepo Baby
Gwyneth Paltrow was the nepo baby of the nineties. With famous parents like actress Blythe Danner and producer-director Bruce Paltrow, the acting world was far easier for her to break into than the average Hollywood hopeful. And heck, her godfather none other than Steven Spielberg, who later gave her one of her first roles as Wendy in Hook. But while she was in her teens, Paltrow’s parents had another life in mind for her.
They wanted their teen daughter to stay in college…that is, until they witnessed one unforgettable performance.
2. She Had To Prove Herself
In 1991, Paltrow shocked her father with her performance in the play Picnic. According to Blythe Danner, she “stole the show,” and the audience’s applause for Paltrow was deafening. Afterward, her father completely surprised her: He told her not to go back to college. She’d proven that she certainly had the acting chops—and yet, she couldn’t rely on her parents to bankroll her new Hollywood lifestyle.
3. She Worked Hard For The Money
19-year-old Paltrow moved to LA to pursue acting—but her rich parents refused to give her any money. Afraid of raising a spoiled child, her parents wanted their daughter to work hard and earn her own income.
Paltrow brought home ten dollars a day as a hostess while auditioning for as many parts as possible.
By 1994, the young actress already had an impressive resume. However, it was her role in Se7en that brought her face-to-face with one of the hottest actors in Hollywood.
4. She Dated Hollywood's Biggest Heartthrob
When Gwyneth Paltrow met Brad Pitt her life changed forever. On the set of Se7en, the two actors sparked a romantic connection—and the resulting relationship propelled her into the public eye more than ever before. It was something of a wake-up call for the 22-year-old actress: She quickly learned that being part of a celebrity couple had a chilling dark side.
