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Yahoo
9 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
‘Childish' Gwyneth Paltrow's ‘chaotic… toxic' workplace: Goop has lost 140 staff in two years, new bio claims
Gwyneth Paltrow ran a workplace that was allegedly 'chaotic and sometimes toxic,' resulting in mass resignations in recent years, a new book has claimed. The Oscar-winning actor's Goop healthcare and wellness brand has reportedly suffered from an inability to be sustainably profitable, with executives struggling to navigate Paltrow's 'impatience and perfectionism.' The claims come as part of a new biography by Amy Odell, who also penned the 2021 biography Anna, about the life of Vogue Editor-in-Chief Anna Wintour. In Gwyneth, which was released Tuesday, Odell describes how those that worked at Goop 'seemed cagier than many of Wintour's former employees,' noting that 'many had signed NDAs.' 'The company she founded in 2008 hasn't experienced sustained profitability, has allegedly suffered from a chaotic and sometimes toxic office culture, and has lacked a clear business strategy as it ping-pongs from one of Gwyneth's ideas to the next,' Odell writes, in an excerpt from the book. 'As the main narrator of her own public story, Gwyneth has masterfully shaped our perception of her. She knows all her best angles.' The star of Shakespeare in Love , Sliding Doors and The Talented Mr Ripley – who took a break from Hollywood in 2027 to launch her brand – is also portrayed as somewhat ignorant of the machinations of a business and was described as 'erratic' and 'childish' in the way she dealt with employees, according to the book. Within the past two years, Odell states, Goop lost at least 140 employees, including its chief financial officer, chief technology officer, chief revenue officer, general counsel and chief content officer 'Many were terrified to talk about Gwyneth,' Odell writes. 'Some people I interviewed had seen her take action against people she felt had crossed her. 'Gwyneth has had a habit throughout her life of bringing people close to her, then cooling on them. Some simply move on, while others become dismayed and desperate to get back into her inner circle.' The Independent has reached out to Paltrow and Goop about the claims made in Gwyneth via the company. According to further excerpts of Gwyneth, seen by The Times, the actress was reportedly childish, or even outright rude, to other high-profile individuals she had in her life. After breaking up with Brad Pitt in 1997, she reportedly told an interviewer that she had to explain the difference between separate types of caviar, and described him as being 'dumber than a sack of shit.' The Times reports that, per the book, Paltrow also gossiped about another former fling, Ben Affleck, as well as distancing herself from long-time friend Madonna because her ex-husband Chris Martin had reportedly taken a dislike to her. Paltrow recently harked back to the time when she and Martin were together, prior to their 'conscious uncoupling' in 2014, after appearing in a commercial for software company Astronomer. It came after Astronomer CEO Andy Byron was caught being intimate with his head of HR Kristin Cabot at a Coldplay concert – and was called out by frontman Martin live at the show.
Cosmopolitan
11 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Cosmopolitan
Gwyneth Paltrow Goes Completely Makeup-Free in Her PJs
Wondering how Gwyneth Paltrow is reacting to her name making literally gazillions of headlines thanks to Amy Odell's juicy new biography of her life? She appears to be completely unbothered and minding her own business over in her California mansion. The actor and Goop founder posted a video of herself hanging at home completely make-up free while cooking breakfast in her pajamas. Behold: Sigh, to be Gwyneth. Anyway, using this as an excuse to pivot to some biography-related tea, because there is soooo much to go over. We have a roundup of major moments this way, but the biggest reveal? Gwyneth's kinda shocking reaction to Brad Pitt and Jennifer Aniston getting engaged. Apparently she was asked about it during the premiere of Duets in September 2000, and told the reporter "Are you really asking me this question? I can't comment on this kind of thing." Here's the full excerpt via Us Weekly—which makes it clear that Gwyneth was actually pretty bummed. Oh, and there's this: More from the book this way!
News18
13 hours ago
- Entertainment
- News18
When Gwyneth Paltrow Called Brad Pitt's Taste In Women ‘Terrible'
Brad Pitt was already an established name in the industry when he began dating Gwyneth Paltrow. A new biography titled Gwyneth: The Biography, which was released on July 29, has given more insights into the actress and businesswoman Gwyneth Paltrow's relationship with Brad Pitt. The two dated for four years in the 1990s and were even engaged for a year before they decided to walk separate ways. The book's author, Amy Odell, claimed that 18 months into the relationship, the actress would often visit her makeup artist, Kevyn Aucoin, to unload. Brad and Gwyneth used to be one of the most talked-about couples in the industry in the '90s. But behind their glamorous appearances, all was not well. As reported by Page Six, the author claimed in the biography that the Fight Club was not very happy about his then-girlfriend's success. Citing an unnamed source, the author mentioned that Brad 'seemed to feel threatened by her success and all the attention she received." When the duo was dating, Brad was already among the top names in the industry. With hits like 12 Monkeys and Legends of the Fall, he was a star, but Gwyneth's popularity was also skyrocketing. Amy Odell also wrote that Gwyneth would often go to her then-makeup artist and 'cried about Pitt multiple times." And the latter's only response to her was that she should 'end" things with Brad, suggesting it was not healthy. How Long Did Brad Pitt And Gwyneth Paltrow Date? The two stars began dating after meeting in 1994 on the sets of the crime thriller Se7en, directed by David Fincher. Brad was immediately captivated by Gwyneth's personality. In an interview with Rolling Stone back then, the actor shared, 'I knew immediately, I'll tell you that much. I got within 10 feet of her, and I got goofy. I couldn't talk." Within two years of their relationship, the Ocean's Eleven actor had popped the question to his girlfriend, and she answered with a yes. They got engaged in 1996. That year, while receiving his award for the Best Supporting Actor at the Golden Globes, he thanked Gwyneth and even called her 'my angel" and 'the love of my life." In 1997, the two called off their engagement. When Gwyneth Paltrow Was 'Sad' Over Brad Pitt's Marriage To Jennifer Aniston Following his break-up with Gwyneth, Brad started dating the Friends star Jennifer Aniston in 1998. He proposed to her in 1999, and they got married in Malibu on 29 July 2000. Their marriage lasted five years. Back when he was getting married, Gwyneth felt 'sad", as revealed by the author of her biography. 'Gwyneth confided to friends that she'd felt sad when she learned they were getting married. She was also fond of telling them that Brad 'has terrible taste in women,'" Amy mentioned in her book. Following her split with Brad, she briefly dated Ben Affleck. In 2003, Gwyneth married Coldplay frontman Chris Martin, with whom she has two children, Apple and Moses. The duo got divorced in 2014 after more than a decade of marriage. And since 2018, she has been married to producer Brad Falchuk. First Published: July 30, 2025, 17:22 IST Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
Evening Standard
15 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Evening Standard
Gwyneth biography review: A searing portrait of privilege skewers Hollywood's former golden girl
From very early childhood, Gwyneth gets picked first. Again and again and again. It can get repetitive, reading about the ease with which she navigates the acting world. The daughter of actor Blythe Danner and producer Bruce Paltrow — and the goddaughter of director Steven Spielberg — Paltrow was a 'nepo baby' long before the term was popularised. Throughout the book, she floats into audition rooms, lands roles and is given parts without reading for them. At 26, she wins an Oscar. When she gets bored with acting, she starts a business that's valued at £250 million 10 years after its launch, because of course she does.
The Independent
a day ago
- Entertainment
- The Independent
‘Childish' Gwynnie's ‘chaotic… toxic' workplace: Goop has lost 140 staff in two years, new bio claims
Gwyneth Paltrow ran a workplace that was allegedly 'chaotic and sometimes toxic,' resulting in mass resignations in recent years, a new book has claimed. The Oscar-winning actor's Goop healthcare and wellness brand has reportedly suffered from an inability to be sustainably profitable, with executives struggling to navigate Paltrow's 'impatience and perfectionism.' The claims come as part of a new biography by Amy Odell, who also penned the 2021 biography Anna, about the life of Vogue Editor-in-Chief Anna Wintour. In Gwyneth, which was released Tuesday, Odell describes how those that worked at Goop 'seemed cagier than many of Wintour's former employees,' noting that 'many had signed NDAs.' 'The company she founded in 2008 hasn't experienced sustained profitability, has allegedly suffered from a chaotic and sometimes toxic office culture, and has lacked a clear business strategy as it ping-pongs from one of Gwyneth's ideas to the next,' Odell writes, in an excerpt from the book. 'As the main narrator of her own public story, Gwyneth has masterfully shaped our perception of her. She knows all her best angles.' The star of Shakespeare in Love, Sliding Doors and The Talented Mr Ripley – who took a break from Hollywood in 2027 to launch her brand – is also portrayed as somewhat ignorant of the machinations of a business and was described as 'erratic' and 'childish' in the way she dealt with employees, according to the book. Within the past two years, Odell states, Goop lost at least 140 employees, including its chief financial officer, chief technology officer, chief revenue officer, general counsel and chief content officer 'Many were terrified to talk about Gwyneth,' Odell writes. 'Some people I interviewed had seen her take action against people she felt had crossed her. 'Gwyneth has had a habit throughout her life of bringing people close to her, then cooling on them. Some simply move on, while others become dismayed and desperate to get back into her inner circle.' The Independent has reached out to Paltrow and Goop about the claims made in Gwyneth via the company. According to further excerpts of Gwyneth, seen by The Times, the actress was reportedly childish, or even outright rude, to other high-profile individuals she had in her life. After breaking up with Brad Pitt in 1997, she reportedly told an interviewer that she had to explain the difference between separate types of caviar, and described him as being 'dumber than a sack of shit.' The Times reports that, per the book, Paltrow also gossiped about another former fling, Ben Affleck, as well as distancing herself from long-time friend Madonna because her ex-husband Chris Martin had reportedly taken a dislike to her. Paltrow recently harked back to the time when she and Martin were together, prior to their 'conscious uncoupling' in 2014, after appearing in a commercial for software company Astronomer. It came after Astronomer CEO Andy Byron was caught being intimate with his head of HR Kristin Cabot at a Coldplay concert – and was called out by frontman Martin live at the show.
