Paltrow

Paltrow is a surname most widely recognized internationally for Gwyneth Paltrow (born 1972), an American actress and businesswoman. She is the daughter of actress Blythe Danner and film director Bruce Paltrow, and she has a brother, Jake Paltrow, who is a filmmaker. Raised in the Los Angeles area, she pursued acting in the 1990s and quickly established herself in mainstream cinema.

Gwyneth Paltrow gained critical and commercial acclaim for her work in film, including a best actress Oscar for Shakespeare in Love (1998). Her subsequent screen career has spanned a range of genres, with notable roles in The Talented Mr. Ripley (1999), Changing Lanes (2002), and science fiction and fantasy projects. She later became widely known for portraying Pepper Potts in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, beginning with Iron Man in 2008 and continuing in ensemble films through the 2010s.

Beyond acting, Paltrow co-founded Goop in 2008, a wellness and lifestyle brand that operates online retail, publishing, and original media content. Goop has expanded into books, podcasts, and collaborations, while drawing attention from regulators and critics regarding certain product claims and marketing practices. She has published cookbooks such as My Father’s Daughter (2011) and It’s All Easy (2016).

Personal life is often covered in the press. She has two children, Apple and Moses, with ex-husband Chris Martin, the lead singer of Coldplay; the couple separated in 2014. In 2018 she married writer and producer Brad Falchuk, and continues to be active in acting, business, and media projects.