- Refused to diet immediately after giving birth, preferring to do gentle exercise to get back into shape. (2004)
- Refuses to interfere with her husband Chris Martin's band Coldplay, because she's scared of becoming his 'Yoko Ono'. (2004)
- Prefers to spend time in New York rather than her adopted home of London because she is continuously recognized in the British capital. (August 4, 2004)
- Caused a stir by turning up at a glamorous bash with circular marks on her back, the result of 'cupping' - an ancient Chinese therapy meant to rebalance your 'chi', or life force. (July 10, 2004)
- Has become so obsessed with British reality TV show Big Brother, she hopes to turn it into a movie directed by Steven Spielberg. (June 23, 2004)
- Has regrets about signing up to play screen legend Marlene Dietrich in a biopic because she'd much rather stay at home and raise her daughter Apple. (June 22, 2004)
- Less than two weeks after giving birth, she has signed to star in the biopic of German screen legend Marlene Dietrich. (May 28, 2004)
- Her husband, Chris Martin, says they have no idea why they decided to call their baby Apple. (May 18, 2004)
- Says she will put her acting career on hold to raise her baby. (May 5, 2004)
- Is planning to give birth to her baby at home in Los Angeles and has bought a state-of-the-art birthing pool in preparation for her big day. (February 24, 2004)
- Has attacked the press for relentlessly hounding her, labeling the paparazzi inhumane and bad. (February 10, 2004)
- Has been scared off from giving birth in a British hospital after Madonna reportedly relayed terrifying stories of medical blunders to her. (January 30, 2004)
- Is ruling out the prospect of returning to America to raise her child because she deems her homeland too dangerous. (January 16, 2004)
- Says she found love in Coldplay singer Chris Martin with the help of an acupuncturist. (January 8, 2004)
- Paltrow and her husband Chris Martin were nearly turned away from boarding a flight Sunday because they were dressed so scruffily. (December 30, 2003)
- While she's keeping quiet on whether she and Chris Martin have married or not, Gwyneth insists marriage is an important business, too serious to be made into a media circus. (December 23, 2003)
- Reportedly married her Coldplay lead singer boyfriend Chris Martin in a secret ceremony last week, just two days after announcing they were expecting a baby together. (December 11, 2003)
- Is expecting a baby with boyfriend Chris Martin and due next summer. (December 4, 2003)
- Is setting up home in Spain after being given a plot of land as a gift from her second family - She has been a regular visitor to Toledo in central Spain, since spending two months with the Cano family on an exchange program in 1987. (November 6, 2003)
- Is planning on taking a break from acting until at least next fall. (October 31, 2003)
- Made sure her new film SYLVIA was kind to the tragic poetess' husband Ted Hughes -- Many literary historians have named Hughes' infidelity as one of the reasons Plath gassed herself to death in 1963, but Paltrow doesn't concur with their version of events, saying, The truth is they were incredibly in love, as evidenced by the fact he published letters before he died. It was one of those relationships that was so full of passion it was like the 'can't live with you, can't live without you' scenario. I don't subscribe to the point of view that he was a misogynist and responsible for her demise. (October 30, 2003)
- Has hit out at critics of her new movie about the life of poet Sylvia Plath -- Fox News columnist Roger Friedman dubbed it a two- hour misery-fest, but Paltrow has dismissed the criticism, insisting the film respects Plath. (October 22, 2003)
- Paltrow confesses she had lost the joy of acting after a decade in the celebrity spotlight - She will appear in fewer films in the future, but in more challenging roles. (October 14, 2003)
- In an emotional American TV interview Paltrow admits for the first time she regrets splitting up with one-time fiance Brad Pitt. (October 10, 2003)
- Says she's far from surprised that her ex, Ben Affleck, didn't go through with his wedding to Jennifer Lopez -- She said, Ben makes life tough for himself. He's got a lot of complication. He really is a great guy so I hope that he sorts himself out.
- Paltrow was spotted shopping for a number of sex toys in The Pleasure Chest - She said she was getting things for a girlfriend's bachelorette party. (September 26, 2003)
- Paltrow's role as tragic poet Sylvia Plath in her upcoming movie SYLVIA, is one of her late father's wishes. (September 18, 2003)
- Paltrow is sick of being a target for the paparazzi. She is planning to capture the footage of the photographer who follows her everywhere, so she can show the public what her life is like. (September 5, 2003)
- Paltrow has temporarily ditched her life of superstar glamour to travel in a tour bus with her boyfriend Chris Martin and his band Coldplay as he plays various dates around America. (June 14, 2003)
- Paltrow has turned herself into a Hollywood housewife, to keep rocker lover Chris Martin happy -- Paltrow has signed up for cooking classes in the Big Apple, so she can make him his favorite meals. (May 26, 2003)
- Paltrow is so embarrassed about her new movie VIEW FROM THE TOP she's dubbed the film A view from my a** -- Critics have not been kind to the film and it seems the movie's lead has similar opinions about her latest work. (March 29, 2003)
- A state appellate court ruled an Ohio man held in mental institutions since being convicted of stalking Paltrow, was wrongly denied a hearing on his bid for placement in a conditional release program -- Dante Michael Soiu sent hundreds of letters, e-mails, and packages, to the actress and even showed up at her parents' home. Paltrow testified during Soiu's trial that she was very fearful of him. (March 15, 2003)
- Gwyneth and her TV director brother Jake gave their mother Blythe Danner a 60th birthday to remember, when they threw her a surprise party -- After telling Danner they were taking her to Los Angeles' Hotel Bel-Air on February 1 for a quiet dinner, Gwyneth and Jake lured her to the presidential suite, where about 20 guests, including Kate Capshaw and Steven Spielberg - who videotaped the festivities - were waiting. (February 22, 2003)
- For her acclaimed role in the hit play PROOF, Paltrow was nominated for best actress on Thursday at the Laurence Olivier awards, one of Britain's top theater awards. (January 17, 2003)
- Paltrow is known as one of the more down-to-earth actresses in Hollywood, but she seems to be metamorphosing into a diva - when filming her latest effort TED AND SYLVIA in Cambridge, England, Paltrow arrived for her film shoot with a 70-strong entourage, but she was left dismayed when hoteliers in the picturesque university town couldn't provide room for the party - and had to reduce her 'people' to a manageable number. (November 13, 2002)
- Paltrow, who is frequently in London, topped the women's list of Britain's Hottest Date by the society magazine Tatler. (November 6, 2002)
- Paltrow stopped traffic Wednesday as she rode a bicycle through the university town of Cambridge while filming scenes for her new movie TED AND SYLVIA, in which she portrays tragic poet Sylvia Plath. (October 31, 2002)
- Paltrow presented an honorary British Film Institute fellowship to Miramax Films co-chairman Harvey Weinstein Sunday at the National Film Theater. (October 23, 2002)
- Paltrow's actress mom Blythe Danner has been forced to give up her new TV role in medical drama PRESIDIO MED following the death of her husband Bruce Paltrow last week. (October 8, 2002)
- Friends are gathering to help Paltrow cope with the death of her father; she has been very vocal in recent weeks about her relationship with her beloved dad and friends know the death of her dad will have devastated her because she's closer to her father than most daughters. (October 5, 2002)
- Paltrow has been reportedly enjoying secret dates with Crown Prince Felipe of Spain. (September 2002)
- Paltrow says she was simply misunderstood as she told reporters at Deauville that she was merely commenting on a sociological difference between English dating and American dating.
- She was a surprise guest at The 59th annual Venice Film Festival - she came with two Valentinos: one was the long, black, sparkly gown she wore on her back, and the other was the designer himself.
- Paltrow said that what the movie world needs is an old-fashioned exchange program, saying, There ought to be an exchange: Some Italians go to Hollywood and we come to the Old World. All that would help cinema. (August 31, 2002)
- She is considered as the ugly American by the never-subtle British press after she took a reported swipe at U.K. males. (August 2002)
- She moaned that none of her dates - 12 London bachelors who are all ex-public schoolboys - managed to seduce her.
- Although she initially gained fame for her real-life role as Brad Pitt's girlfriend, Paltrow went on to build a solid reputation as one of the leading actresses of her generation.
- Has explained why she's moving out of Hollywood - because it's too macho.
- Was given a meaningful birthday from rock pal Sheryl Crow - the chance to sing on an album.
- Her father bought her the Harry Winston jewels she wore when picking up her Best Actress Oscar for SHAKESPEARE IN LOVE- and she wishes she had kept hold of her pink gown too.
- The man found guilty of stalking Hollywood star Gwyneth Paltrow has lost his appeal against the conviction.
- Is the new face of Martini & Rossi drinks - even though she hates alcohol.
- Is a true believer in the theory that money can buy you anything, after bribing a shop assistant to sell her the dress off her back.
- She has resorted to therapy to try and help her get over her past losses and relationship break-ups.
- She has a secret passion for books.
- In DOGMA (1999), in the opening sequence at the airport, she was sitting a couple seats away from Ben Affleck. She is never seen however, and was only there because Affleck had invited her to the set that day as a friend.
- Offered role of Anne in RING (2002).
- Her real life mother, Blythe Danner played MARTHA JEFFERSON in 1776 (1972) and also in JEFFERSON IN PARIS (1995).
- The producers originally hoped to cast Matt Damon, Ben Affleck and Paltrow together in the lead roles of PEARL HARBOR. However, Damon and Paltrow could not commit to the movie due to scheduling conflicts.
- Was nominated for Blockbuster Entertainment Award in 2000 for Favorite Actress - Suspense for THE TALENTED MR. RIPLEY.
- Her roles in such films as GREAT EXPECTATIONS, MOONLIGHT AND VALENTINO, EMMA, and JEFFERSON IN PARIS, earned Paltrow comparisons to '50s movie star Grace Kelly, who left Hollywood at the height of her career in 1956 to marry Prince Rainier of Monaco. Here's what she said about that: I feel flattered but the comparisons are totally unwarranted. There is only one Grace Kelly. She was such an extraordinary actress and an extraordinary person.
- Her life has always been elite. The daughter of actress Blythe Danner and producer Bruce Paltrow, she grew up in New York City, where she attended an exclusive private school.
- Paltrow caused havoc at a recent fashion show in New York because she refused to pose for photos. (September 25, 2002)
- Nominated for Best Kiss at MTV Movie Awards for BOUNCE (2001) - shared with Ben Affleck
- Nominated for Best Female Performance at MTV Movie Awards for SHAKESPEARE IN LOVE (1999)
- Nominated for Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role at BAFTA Awards for SHAKESPEARE IN LOVE (1999)
Quotes- On losing her beloved father Bruce Paltrow: "He's dead, and I'm suffering. Before this happened, I was really at a place in my life where I thought, 'I've figured it out'. Then it was like someone stomped me in the stomach. I needed to talk to my therapist and practice yoga. I hadn't dealt with it, and I felt like it was killing me. I was really scared."
- "I happen to adore British men and I adore Britain."
- "British people don't seem to ask each other out on dates."
- "Someone will come up to you and ask you for dinner and you'll say 'sure'. It's no big deal and no weight should be attached to it. It's only dinner for God's sake." (about American men)
- "Acting isn't everything to me, My family -- that always comes first." - AP, January 3, 1999.
- "I don't understand what people's fascination with [our] relationship. If we're in the same city, we go out... Sometimes when I'm in L.A., I stay at his house. But it's not what people think. We're not together, I swear on my life." - [on her relationship with Ben Affleck] Entertainment Weekly. 11.10.00
- "I asked the hairdressers 'Do I need to be in the first shot?' and she said, 'Yeah, we asked and you definitely have to be in it.' So it's like, 'Daaadddy, do I have to be in the first shot?' And he's like, 'Nope.' It was great." [on starring in Duets, directed by father Bruce].
- "I try to remember, as I hear about friends getting engaged, that it's not about the ring. It's a grave thing, getting married."
Awards- Women in Film Crystal and Lucy Award (2004)
- ShoWest Convention: Special Award - Distinguished Decade of Achievement in Film (2004)
- Women in Film Crystal Awards: Crystal Award (2004)
- Crystal and Lucy Awards for excellence in film and television. (2003)
- Blockbuster Entertainment Awards: Favorite Actress - Drama/Romance, BOUNCE (2001)
- Empire Awards: Best Actress, SHAKESPEARE IN LOVE (2000)
- MTV Movie Awards: Best Kiss, SHAKESPEARE IN LOVE (1999) - shared with Joseph Fiennes
- Academy Awards: Best Actress, SHAKESPEARE IN LOVE (1999)
- Screen Actors Guild Awards: Outstanding Performance by a Cast, SHAKESPEARE IN LOVE '(1999)
- Blockbuster Entertainment Awards: Favorite Actress - Suspense, A PERFECT MURDER (1999)
- Florida Film Critics Circle Awards: Best Actress, SHAKESPEARE IN LOVE (1999)
- Golden Globe Awards: Best Performance by an Actress in a Motion Picture - Comedy/Musical, SHAKESPEARE IN LOVE (1999)
- Screen Actors Guild Awards: Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Leading Role, SHAKESPEARE IN LOVE (1999)
- Las Vegas Film Critics Society Awards: Sierra Award - Best Actress, SHAKESPEARE IN LOVE (1998)
- Russian Guild of Film Critics: Golden Aries - Best Foreign Actress, SLIDING DOORS (1998)
- San Diego Film Critics Society Awards: Special Award, SLIDING DOORS (1998)
- Golden Satellite Awards: Best Performance by an Actress in a Motion Picture - Comedy or Musical, EMMA (1997)
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