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Daily Mirror
a day ago
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- Daily Mirror
Oscar-winning period romance with unrecognisable A-lister streaming for free
A must-watch romantic comedy has just landed on BBC iPlayer. An Academy Award-winning period drama starring an unrecognisable A-lister is now streaming for free. BBC iPlayer has just added Shakespeare in Love to its library, ready for theatre and romcom lovers to devour. Released in 1998, the star-studded film features Oscar winners Gwyneth Paltrow, Colin Firth and Ben Affleck. It also stars Dame Judi Dench in a role that almost completely disguises the acclaimed actress. For those who missed the hit romantic drama, it follows young playwright William Shakespeare (played by Joseph Fiennes) as he is battling writer's block. While looking for a new muse, William meets his ideal woman, Viola (Paltrow), and is inspired to write one of his most famous plays, Romeo and Juliet. Dame Dench plays Queen Elizabeth I, donning the hair, makeup and 16th century garments to fit the royal part. Despite being on screen for around eight minutes, Dench's performance earned her an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress. The drama's accolades didn't stop there, as Shakespeare in Love also took home the Best Picture prize, alongside the Best Costume; Best Original Music; Best Screenplay, and Best Art Direction awards. Paltrow also bagged the Best Leading Actress gong, which remains her only Oscar win to date. Directed by John Madden, the period drama has an impressive 92% Rotten Tomatoes score. The critics' consensus reads: "Endlessly witty, visually rapturous, and sweetly romantic, Shakespeare in Love is a delightful romantic comedy that succeeds on nearly every level." Casual moviegoers similarly rave about the nineties hit, with one viewer writing: "Incredibly heart-warming and wildly entertaining, this movie has something for everybody, and it is so much fun to watch. I definitely recommend it for romance and comedy fans!" A second said: "I absolutely love this movie, it's a timeless classic and an absolute must see. You'll laugh, you'll cry, and you'll fall in love with the characters. "It's quoted almost daily in my household, and rightfully so! If you haven't seen it already, I highly recommend this movie!" Meanwhile, a third penned: "Simply put, this is a fun film that never lacks for comedy. Everyone in this film portrays their parts with elegance. And as if to top the entire film off, Dame Judi Dench plays a rather fantastically entertaining Queen Elizabeth I."
Sky News AU
2 days ago
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- Sky News AU
The sex act Gwyneth Paltrow loved performing with Ben Affleck revealed
That's some piping-hot tea. Page Six exclusively learned the sex act Gwyneth Paltrow allegedly enjoyed with her then-boyfriend Ben Affleck — but we're choosing not to name it. But those in the know won't be surprised that Affleck was into it; He does love Dunkin'. The Oscar winner revealed the bedroom secret to makeup artist Kevyn Aucoin, according to author Amy Odell in the forthcoming book 'Gwyneth: The Biography.' 'It was the ribald side of her that her friends knew well but that the public didn't see,' Odell writes. 'She told Kevyn Aucoin in his London hotel room one day after lunch that she loved when Affleck 'tea-b****d' her.' How do you like them apples? Reps for Paltrow and Affleck did not immediately return Page Six's request for comment. The 'Bounce' co-stars, both 52, dated from 1997 to 2000, and despite their sizzling attraction, may have split due to infidelity. 'Their physical chemistry couldn't overcome his self-destructive impulses, which may have even included cheating on her,' Odell writes, explaining that the duo began dating when Affleck was 'struggling with alcoholism and a gambling problem.' The author alleges that Paltrow's friends 'had reservations' about the 'Good Will Hunting' star because 'he didn't always reciprocate her affection. 'He at times seemed more interested in playing video games with the guys at his house than being with Gwyneth.' Paltrow has not been shy about shilling sexual products or exploring sexuality on Goop. The site famously sold a $75 'This Smells Like My Vagina' candle. After the now-discontinued candle's success, she followed it up with other candles dubbed 'This Smells Like My Orgasm' and 'This Smells Like My Prenup.' In 2023, the actress candidly answered fans' sex questions and revealed that 'generally,' she does not 'lick ass.' The 'Emma' star still looks back fondly on her sexy time with Affleck, calling him a 'technically excellent' lover in a 2023 interview. After their breakup, Paltrow went on to marry Coldplay frontman Chris Martin. They went on to have two children, a daughter, Apple, and a son, Moses, before splitting in 2016. She married producer Brad Falchuk in 2016. The 'Argo' star was married to Jennifer Garner from 2005 to 2018 and Jennifer Lopez from 2022 to 2025. 'Gwyneth: The Biography' hits shelves on July 29. Originally published as The sex act Gwyneth Paltrow loved performing with Ben Affleck revealed
Courier-Mail
2 days ago
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The sex act Gwyneth Paltrow loved performing with Ben Affleck revealed
Don't miss out on the headlines from Hook Ups & Break Ups. Followed categories will be added to My News. That's some piping-hot tea. Page Six exclusively learned the sex act Gwyneth Paltrow allegedly enjoyed with her then-boyfriend Ben Affleck. But those in the know won't be surprised that Affleck was into it – he does love Dunkin'. The Oscar winner revealed the bedroom secret to makeup artist Kevyn Aucoin, according to author Amy Odell in the forthcoming book Gwyneth: The Biography. 'It was the ribald side of her that her friends knew well but that the public didn't see,' Odell writes. 'She told Kevyn Aucoin in his London hotel room one day after lunch that she loved when Affleck 'tea-b****d' her.' Ben Affleck and Gwyneth Paltrow dated in the late '90s. Picture: Reps for Paltrow and Affleck did not immediately return Page Six's request for comment. The Bounce co-stars, both 52, dated from 1997 to 2000, and despite their sizzling attraction, may have split due to infidelity. 'Their physical chemistry couldn't overcome his self-destructive impulses, which may have even included cheating on her,' Odell writes, explaining that the duo began dating when Affleck was 'struggling with alcoholism and a gambling problem.' The author alleges that Paltrow's friends 'had reservations' about the Good Will Hunting star because 'he didn't always reciprocate her affection. 'He at times seemed more interested in playing video games with the guys at his house than being with Gwyneth.' The former couple's sex life has been laid bare in a new biography. Picture: Lucy Nicholson/AFP Paltrow, meanwhile, has not been shy about shilling sexual products or exploring sexuality on Goop. The site famously sold a $US75 'This Smells Like My Vagina' candle. After the now-discontinued candle's success, she followed it up with other candles dubbed 'This Smells Like My Orgasm' and 'This Smells Like My Prenup.' In 2023, the actress candidly answered fans' sex questions and revealed that 'generally,' she does not 'lick ass.' The Iron Man star still looks back fondly on her sexy time with Affleck, calling him a 'technically excellent' lover in a 2023 interview. Paltrow went on to marry Coldplay frontman Chris Martin. The star is now married to Brad Falchuk. Picture: Axelle/Bauer-Griffin/FilmMagic After their break-up, Paltrow went on to marry Coldplay frontman Chris Martin. They had two children, a daughter, Apple, and a son, Moses, before splitting in 2016. She married producer Brad Falchuk in 2018. Affleck was married to Jennifer Garner from 2005 to 2018 and Jennifer Lopez from 2022 to 2025. Gwyneth: The Biography hits shelves on July 29. This story originally appeared on Page Six and was reproduced with permission Originally published as The sex act Gwyneth Paltrow loved performing with Ben Affleck revealed
Yahoo
5 days ago
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- Yahoo
Gwyneth Paltrow had crush on A-list Hollywood heartthrob while dating Brad Pitt
Gwyneth Paltrow once had the hots for this Hollywood heartthrob while she was dating Brad Pitt, a new biography claims. Paltrow and Pitt became a hot topic when they began dating in 1994. However, Paltrow's 'doubts' about their relationship had her crushing on Hugh Grant, according to 'Gwyneth: The Biography' by Amy Odell. 'During 'Emma's' filming, Gwyneth expressed doubts to one crew member that Pitt was right for her, and admitted that she had a crush on Hugh Grant,' reads an excerpt from the book, per People. ''Brad and I had very different upbringings,' she told an interviewer. 'So when we go to restaurants and order caviar, I have to say to Brad, 'This is beluga and this is osetra.'' After the film was released, however, Paltrow's relationship woes still left her in emotional turmoil, which led her to seek assistance from her friend makeup artist Kevyn Aucoin. She 'cried about Pitt multiple times.' 'He wanted to be with her but seemed to feel threatened by her success and all the attention she received. [Aucoin's] advice to Gwyneth was frank, 'You really need to end this,'' the book reads. The two eventually ended their relationship in 1997, but never 'publicly gave a concrete reason for their breakup.' However, 'two people recalled a rumor about it stemming from Gwyneth cheating on Pitt [with costar John Hannah] while she was filming 'Sliding Doors.' She told Howard Stern in 2015: 'I wasn't ready, and he was too good for me.'' After Paltrow, 52, and Pitt's Hollywood romance ended, the actress went on to date Ben Affleck, who was 'struggling with alcoholism and a gambling habit' at the time he was introduced to Paltrow in 1997, according to the biography. Though, while she was a fan of their sex life, their relationship ended after a little over a year of dating. 'Their physical chemistry couldn't overcome his self-destructive impulses, which may have even included cheating on her,' reads an excerpt from the book. 'After they broke up, Gwyneth said, 'I love men, even though they're lying, cheating scumbags.'' Years after calling it quits with Affleck, the Goop founder went on to marry Coldplay rockstar Chris Martin on Dec. 5, 2003. They wound up getting divorced after more than 10 years of marriage in 2014. They welcomed two children during their marriage: daughter Apple in 2004, and son Moses in 2006. The mogul is currently married to producer Brad Falchuck, whom she wed in 2018. 'Gwyneth: The Biography' will become available for purchase on July 29 and is available now for preorder. Solve the daily Crossword
Courier-Mail
5 days ago
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The ‘breaking point' that shattered Gwyneth Paltrow and Madonna's friendship
Don't miss out on the headlines from Celebrity Life. Followed categories will be added to My News. Gwyneth Paltrow and Madonna's friendship 'breaking point' is revealed in a forthcoming book about the Goop founder, titled Gwyneth: The Biography. 'Their relationship reached a breaking point when Madonna showed up to an island where Gwyneth and [Chris] Martin were vacationing,' author Amy Odell alleges in the book set to be released on July 29, per People. 'Madonna seemed to know that Gwyneth would be there, which Gwyneth seemed to find strange,' a friend told the writer. According to Odell, the Material Girl songstress, 66, insisted that the couple, who were married from 2003 to 2016, join her for dinner. At the dinner table, Madonna allegedly 'went off on her daughter Lourdes,' making Paltrow, 52, and Martin, 48, 'disgusted by [her] behaviour.' Gwyneth Paltrow and Chris Martin were holidaying on an island when there was an incident with Madonna. Picture: gwynethpaltrow/Instagram Paltrow and Madonna were once close friends. Picture: Kevin Mazur/WireImage 'I can't be around this woman anymore,' the Coldplay frontman allegedly told his then-wife. 'She's awful.' The Iron Man star allegedly agreed with Martin and cut ties with Madonna. Reps for the trio weren't immediately available to Page Six for comment. Paltrow and the singer's friendship started in the 1990s, and the two publicly gushed over each other, leading up to their alleged downfall. Paltrow was said to have cut ties with Madonna after the incident. Picture: Sara Jaye/Shutterstock The pair haven't been photographed together in years. Picture: Eric Charbonneau/WireImage for Vanity Fair Magazine 'Everything I have gone through, she went through ten times worse and ten times longer,' Paltrow shared in 2006, per Us Weekly. 'She gives me good advice about how to say no and take care of myself.' In 2009, an insider told Page Six that the Marvel star was moving away from her relationship and spending more time on double dates with Jay-Z and Beyoncé. The former friends pictured in 2010. Picture: Dave M. Benett/Getty Images 'Gwyneth's kids call him 'Uncle Jay,' and she and Chris were special guests at Jay-Z's wedding,' an insider told us, referring to Paltrow and Martin's children: Apple, 21, and Moses, 19. In 2010, a source told Us Weekly that Madonna and Paltrow 'don't speak' anymore, though no further details were disclosed. That same year, the actress confirmed via an interview that her personal trainer, Tracy Anderson, no longer worked with Madonna. They haven't been photographed together since. This story originally appeared on New York Post and was reproduced with permission Originally published as The 'breaking point' that shattered Gwyneth Paltrow and Madonna's friendship
