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The Sun
09-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Sun
Unlike sex-starved Gwynnie, my sex drive was IRREPRESSIBLE in my 50s after my ex slept with me just TWICE in 8 years
THE woman who brought us candles smelling like her vagina and favourite sex toys is now bemoaning a lack of sex drive. Yes, that's right, Gwyneth Paltrow says she feels 'grief' over her lack of sexuality. 8 8 Speaking on an episode of her Goop podcast, the 52-year-old described going through 'hardcore perimenopause', which was having an impact on her libido. For years, we've had to listen to the actress bang on about titillating sex sessions and her highly charged drive while the majority of women are living in a veritable sexual drought. She once described how her A-lister ex Ben Affleck was 'technically excellent' in bed and, only four years ago, shared how she was having the 'best sex' of her life with new-ish husband Brad Falchuk. Now she says her 'pleasure all around is just dulled'. That might have the rest of us mere mortals reaching for the tiniest violins, because Gwynnie's never been shy about sharing how much action she is getting. Swinging from chandelier And yes, I know. Guilty as charged. I, myself, have written extensively about how I revved up my sexual engine at the age of 51 following a marriage that was akin to death by sex deprivation. We had sex twice in eight years and that just wasn't cutting it. Little surprise then that I emerged from that long, barren relationship with my spark plugs replaced and firing on all cylinders — I was a thirsty girl. My sex drive was irrepressible. At times, I struggled to think about anything else and, remarkably for a 'relationship person', I had a lot of unattached, guiltless, empowering encounters. It's like I had the lyrics by Queen 'Don't stop me now, I'm having such a good time . . . ' playing wherever I went. And I loved it. And I needed it. While some people were cheering me on from the sidelines, there were just as many telling me to shut the front door, because it reflected badly on their own fruitless, domestic situations. I was swinging from the chandelier as many women the same age barely had the will to change the light bulb. I accept I've been that annoying person. I'm sure I've ground the gears of many people in the past few years as I've been extolling the joys of my newfound sexual revolution in my fifties. It must be irritating as hell to read about someone else's carnal feast when the rest are living through a sexual famine. My other defence is that, as well as living for nearly eight years with only two sexual encounters, I also never did any of it when I was in my twenties either. I chose a career over canoodling, so I hope you can cut me some slack for inadvertently saving it for the autumn of my life. But, of course, for many women this period of their lives is tricky. At 52, Gwynneth is six years my junior and lagging a tad behind, but I certainly know where she's coming from. Or not coming from. Just when us gals think we've been freed from the bondage of child- rearing and all that comes with that, Mother Nature hits us with the menopause, which is not unlike being slapped in the face with a 13lb carp while you're dressed in all your finery on your way to the My Life's Sorted Awards. Hormones attack every aspect of your life like an unsuspecting sniper. Body parts start to head south. Gwynnie once described how Ben Affleck was 'technically excellent' in bed and four years ago she said she was having 'best sex' ever with hubby Brad Falchuk Energy levels disappear quicker than a rabbit up a magician's sleeve and brain fog smothers your thinking so you can barely remember your own name. And that's without mentioning the fact that your 'honeymoon passage' dries up like a Californian raisin. Sounds like this is what Gwyneth is going through and suddenly, like so many women around this age, she's starting to question who she really is. Without her lively libido, what does she enjoy? She shared: 'My sexuality was such a huge and important part of who I was . . . ' And we know Gwynnie loves to share because sharing is caring. She says she's got a touch of 'anhedonia'. No, me neither. Apparently, it's the inability to feel pleasure. 8 I've only just added 'consciously uncoupling' to my vocab and now I can use anhedonia. Joking apart, I hear you, Gwynnie and so will women across the world — whether they've had kids or not — married or single. It may sound a tad dramatic that she refers to this change in her life — this diminishing sexual pleasure — as a form of 'grief' but I don't think it's that much of an exaggeration or too far-fetched. As women, we go through stages of our lives and when new, unwelcome ones push out some of the best times of our years, it's perfectly natural to feel sad about it. We wave goodbye to our adolescence; our carefree twenties; our interesting thirties and our rejuvenating forties. Embarking on our fifties is a whole new ball game and life is not a linear process. I've calmed 'Man plans and God laughs,' as the saying goes. While sex will always be an integral part of my relationships, I feel like I've now entered a different one. Some might say I have calmed down, which might be attributed to ten months of sobriety, but I think I'm just more content in myself. In fact, the menopause isn't all doom and gloom once you hop on the HRT train and take a ride to Peace-ville. 8 8 For women, life no longer becomes about fertility and cycles. Kids have probably nearly all moved out, but — like a bad smell — often keep returning. And if you're single like me, you don't have an annoying husband or boyfriend who blinks too loudly, snores, or argues about who should empty the dishwasher. I'm free to do my own thing. Tied down only by a bulldog. Of course, it might be nice to be tied down by a bloke once in a while, but I feel that I need a man about as much as a fish needs a bicycle. And Gwynnie sounds like she might be embracing some of that newfound freedom, too, saying on her podcast: 'I've noticed for myself that bumping up against menopause, there is a kind of not giving a sh*t that I find really, deeply relaxing in my bones, because I don't care. I don't even brush my hair any more.' I hear that, sister. Don't get me wrong. Intimacy is important — and having it regularly would be welcome in my life. I want someone to share the best moments with, someone to give and receive love from, but then to leave me alone to my garden, my peculiar habits and guilty pleasures. I'm really loving this phase of my life right now. I know inner peace. I don't base my self-worth on the amount of sex I'm having or how many matches I have on online dating sites. Even if you took offence at Gwyneth's previous smugness and even if she was as irritating as a mosquito with her constant advice on steaming your undercarriage and the importance of orgasms, I reckon she will garner a fair bit of empathy from women with this latest confession because so many will identify. Who knew that Oscar -winning actresses were only human, too? So I say to Gwyneth, what's happening to you is quite, quite normal. You are one of us — except you have a shedload more money. But if you really want to relight the fires of passion, you could try steaming your vagina again.
NDTV
28-04-2025
- Entertainment
- NDTV
Gwyneth Paltrow Is Eating Bread And Cheese Again, Ditches Years-Long Paleo Diet
Oscar-winning actress Gwyneth Paltrow, known for her strict approach to health and nutrition, has been making headlines for a significant shift in her lifestyle. In a recent candid conversation, the 52-year-old reflected on the role of food in her life and admitted she became 'a little sick' of her strict caveman diet. The actress also revealed that while following the Paleo diet, she had been avoiding bread and cheese. Initially, this healthy eating practice seemed beneficial to her. 'I went into hardcore macrobiotic for a certain time, that was an interesting chapter where I got obsessed with eating very, very healthily,' she said on the Goop podcast. The actress continued, '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. So very local and seasonal.' Explaining the foods she had been avoiding to follow her Paleo diet, the Goop founder mentioned, 'Lots of fish, vegetables, rice, no dairy, no sugar etc. I think that period of time I might have got a little didactical about it.' 'I was just so amazed that we had this power in our hands that if we treated ourselves well and hydrated and ate whole foods that we could just feel so much better. I was sort of intoxicated by that idea, and I still feel that way to this day,' the Shakespeare in Love actress admitted, who has been following the strict cavemen diet alongside her TV producer husband, Brad Falchuk. Gwyneth Paltrow shared, 'Things have gotten a little more complicated with me and longer term with inflammation and stuff. It's the reason Brad and I became Paleo a few years ago now. Although I'm a little bit sick of it, if I'm honest,' adding, 'There I said it...a little pasta after being strict with it for so long. But again, I think it's a good template, eating foods that are as whole and fresh as possible. I don't think there are any doctors or nutritionists that would refute that.' Recently, Gwyneth Paltrow garnered her fans' attention after she was found indulging in sourdough bread, cheese, burgers, fries and pizza in a post on Instagram. On April 23, the actress shared a series of pictures on her social media handle revealing how she made a U-turn to the delicious foods. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Gwyneth Paltrow (@gwynethpaltrow) Talking about the health guru's meticulously followed diet, it included bone broth soup as the first meal at noon, just enough coffee to avoid spiking her blood sugar levels and an early dinner filled with vegetables. As the actress revealed, between meals, she would also incorporate several hours of movement, such as walking for a couple of hours or doing a workout, followed by dry brushing and a 30-minute infrared sauna session.
Arab Times
26-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Arab Times
Gwyneth Paltrow reintroduces carbs after years on paleo diet
LOS ANGELES, April 26: Oscar-winning actress and wellness entrepreneur Gwyneth Paltrow has revealed she is reintroducing carbohydrates into her diet after years of following a strict paleo regimen with her husband, Brad Falchuk. The 52-year-old founder of the lifestyle brand Goop, known for her high-profile and often-discussed dietary choices, has previously explored a wide range of eating philosophies—from macrobiotic and plant-based to Mediterranean. Her latest shift signals a departure from the grain-free, low-carb focus of the paleo diet. Paltrow's interest in nutrition and wellness began during her father's battle with throat cancer, a period that sparked her commitment to exploring various health-conscious lifestyles. Speaking on her Goop podcast, she reflected on her past experience with macrobiotics, describing it as a time when she became 'obsessed with eating very, very healthily.' 'I really deepened my connection with food and the whole philosophy around macrobiotics,' she said. 'It's essentially how they eat in the mountains of Japan—very local, very seasonal. Lots of fish, vegetables, rice, no dairy, no sugar.' Paltrow acknowledged she may have become overly zealous about her dietary habits during that time. 'I felt so good, I wanted to share that with my dad, my friends, and family,' she said. 'I was amazed that if we treated ourselves well and ate whole foods, we could feel so much better. I was sort of intoxicated by that idea—and I still feel that way.' Over time, however, Paltrow has experienced ongoing health challenges related to inflammation, which influenced her and Falchuk's decision to adopt the paleo diet several years ago. 'Although I'm a little bit sick of it, if I'm honest,' she admitted, revealing that she's now enjoying foods she had previously eliminated. 'I'm getting back into eating sourdough bread, and some cheese—there, I said it. A little pasta after being strict for so long.' Despite the shift, Paltrow maintains that the principles of whole, fresh food remain central to her approach to nutrition. 'I think it's a good template,' she said. 'Eating foods that are as whole and fresh as possible—I don't think any doctor or nutritionist would refute that. It's a good starting point.' Paltrow, best known for her roles in Iron Man, Shallow Hal, and Sliding Doors, won an Academy Award for her performance in Shakespeare in Love in the 1990s. She met Brad Falchuk on the set of Glee and the couple married in 2018. She was previously married to Coldplay frontman Chris Martin. The pair famously announced their separation in 2014, coining the phrase 'conscious uncoupling.'
News.com.au
25-04-2025
- Health
- News.com.au
Gwyneth Paltrow admits ditching Paleo diet
The Goop founder revealed she has returned to eating bread and pasta after years of limiting her diet to largely meat, vegetables and minimal non-wheat-based carbohydrates. Gwyneth, 52, told listeners to her Goop podcast this week that while her years-long phase of eating "hardcore macrobiotic" was an "interesting chapter", she "might have got a little didactical about" her diet and been "a little strict" in the past. The actress explained that she and husband Brad Falchuk, 54, started eating a Paleo diet "a few years ago", meaning they lived on "lots of fish, vegetables, rice, no dairy, no sugar.".
Express Tribune
04-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Express Tribune
9-1-1 renewed for season 9 as ABC expands franchise with Nashville spinoff
ABC's hit procedural drama 9-1-1 has been renewed for a ninth season with an 18-episode order, sources tell Deadline. The renewal isn't a surprise, as the series continues to perform strongly on both linear television and digital platforms, including Hulu. Created by Ryan Murphy, Brad Falchuk, and Tim Minear, the show follows the lives of Los Angeles first responders—police officers, firefighters, paramedics, and dispatchers—as they tackle high-stakes emergencies and personal challenges. The ensemble cast includes Angela Bassett, Peter Krause, Oliver Stark, Jennifer Love Hewitt, Ryan Guzman, Aisha Hinds, Kenneth Choi, and Gavin McHugh. The renewal marks the latest chapter in the show's journey, which began in 2018 on Fox. 9-1-1 ran for six seasons on the network before being canceled. Disney-owned ABC rescued the 20th Television series, picking it up for a seventh season, which premiered in 2024. Now in its eighth season—and second on ABC—the series continues to be a key player in the network's lineup. It currently ranks second in total viewership and holds the top spot among adults 18-49 in Live+Same Day ratings. Next season, 9-1-1 will be joined by its spinoff 9-1-1: Nashville, which ABC ordered straight to series last month. Chris O'Donnell will star as Captain Don Sharpe, a firehouse leader and rodeo rider balancing family life with hidden secrets. Season 8 has been anything but quiet. The 118 have faced swarms of killer bees, Athena (Bassett) landed a commercial airplane on L.A.'s 110 freeway, and Maddie (Hewitt) survived a brutal throat-slashing. The series even included a crossover with Murphy's other ABC drama, Doctor Odyssey, adding to its high-stakes drama and connected universe appeal.
