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News18
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- News18
How Much Did Gwyneth Paltrow Earn To Fix Astronomer's Image After Coldplay Cam Fiasco? Find Out
Amy Odell, who recently wrote a book about Gwyneth Paltrow, shared some special details about her past endorsement deals. Gwyneth Paltrow may have earned a massive amount for acting as a temporary spokesperson for the tech firm Astronomer. Amy Odell, who recently wrote a book about the actress, shared some special details about Paltrow's past endorsement deals. According to Odell, she knows how much money the star made from different partnerships. While she didn't give the exact figure for Paltrow's role in helping improve Astronomer's image after a scandal involving its CEO and HR chief during a Coldplay concert, she suggested that the amount was definitely in the millions. Taking to Instagram, the author said, 'How much money did Gwyneth Paltrow get paid to be the very temporary spokesperson for astronomer, the company that lost its CEO following the viral Coldplay kiss cam moment? I just wrote a book about Gwyneth Paltrow, I have exclusive information about what she's earned for past endorsement deals, so let's review." 'She appeared at the Red Sea International Film Festival in Saudi Arabia for a total of 1.6 million. She attended a launch party for Skims in late 2023 to promote their Swarovski collaboration for $250,000. Gwyneth had a bigger deal with Swarovski, where she would earn 1.25 million in exchange for wearing Swarovski a certain number of times. She also receives millions for endorsing other brands. Where do you think she would be paid for this one minute long video?" Amy Odell added. Reacting to the post, a user wrote, 'She likely made a lot but a very savvy strategic move by her team for positive PR. Win win." Another shared, 'Knowing her and her generous spirit. If she was paid, I bet she would donate the money to a charity." 'She's very entrepreneurial, so I guess they made it worth her while," a comment read. An individual stated, 'No greater validation for an unauthorised biographer than for her subject to pull this kind of massive PR move the weekend before book drop." One more added, 'Waste of money. Nobody who uses Astronomer was thinking 'man I'm going to stop now' and then saw a paid celeb and said 'You know what, you son of a gun, I'm back in.' Nobody cares." In a video recently posted by Astronomer, Gwyneth Paltrow didn't directly talk about the cheating issue, which started when former CEO Andy Byron and former HR head Kristen Cabot were seen getting close at a Coldplay concert. Instead of speaking seriously about the matter, Gwyneth and the company added a light touch to the situation. She responded to a fake question from the brand's followers by praising Astronomer and its services. Thank you for your interest in Astronomer. — Astronomer (@astronomerio) July 25, 2025 After Andy Byron's exit from Astronomer, Pete DeJoy, the co-founder of the company, was named as the new CEO. view comments First Published: 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.
The Hindu
5 days ago
- Business
- The Hindu
Gwyneth Paltrow's Astronomer paycheck may have run into millions, biographer reveals
Gwyneth Paltrow's brief but buzzy stint as the face of crisis-hit tech firm Astronomer has sparked fresh headlines over how much she was paid. While neither the company nor the actor-entrepreneur has disclosed official figures, Paltrow's biographer claims the paycheck may have reached 'millions.' In a video posted on July 26, journalist and author Amy Odell, who wrote Gwyneth, said Paltrow's partnership with Astronomer was short but lucrative. 'She was likely paid in the millions,' Odell said, noting that this was in line with other high-value endorsements the Shakespeare in Love star has taken on in recent years. Among them: a $1.6 million appearance fee at the Red Sea International Film Festival in Saudi Arabia and a reported $1.25 million partnership with Swarovski. Paltrow also attended the SKIMS x Swarovski launch last year, showcasing jewellery reportedly valued at up to $250,000. According to Odell, she's previously earned similar figures for endorsing brands like Copper Fit. Astronomer, a cloud data platform, drew attention earlier this month when its former CEO Andy Byron and HR head Kristen Cabot were caught in an alleged affair on the Coldplay concert jumbotron in Boston, appearing close and then ducking out of the frame. The incident went viral, eventually leading to both executives stepping down. For crisis management, Astronomer brought on Paltrow — who is Coldplay frontman Chris Martin's ex-wife — as a temporary spokesperson. In a video posted by the company on July 25, Paltrow addressed the public with humour, saying: 'I've been hired on a very temporary basis to speak on behalf of the 300+ employees at Astronomer.' She sidestepped the controversy and instead promoted the company's core services in data workflow automation. Astronomer's new CEO, Pete DeJoy, later addressed the media storm on LinkedIn, noting that while the attention was unexpected, the company remained focused and resilient.
Indian Express
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Indian Express
Astronomer's massive paycheck for Gwyneth Paltrow revealed: How much did the company pay Coldplay frontman's ex-wife for crisis playbook deal?
Astronomer, the tech firm that shot to fame after its CEO's affair went viral on Coldplay's jumbotron, seems to have gone all-in on damage control. In a bold move, they brought in Hollywood star and entrepreneur Gwyneth Paltrow as a temporary spokesperson. Paltrow handled the heat with a mix of humour and OMG-worthy lines, dodging awkward questions while turning the frenzy into a marketing win. Now, her biographer claims to know just how massive that paycheck might've been. Also read: After kiss-cam scandal, Astronomer hires Coldplay singer Chris Martin's ex-wife Gwyneth Paltrow as spokesperson, fans react: 'This move belongs in the hall of fame' According to biographer Amy Odell, who wrote the book, Gwyneth, posted a video on Instagram on July 26 where she claimed to have exclusive information about how much Chris Martin's ex-wife has been paid for brand partnerships over the years, including the Astronomer deal. Odell said that Gwyneth was likely paid 'in the millions' for this short-term role with the company. Odell also revealed other past endorsements by the Goop founder. She said Gwyneth was paid $1.6 million just to appear at the Red Sea International Film Festival in Saudi Arabia. In fact, in late 2023, she attended the SKIMS launch party to promote their Swarovski collab, $250,000. On top of that, Gwyneth had a far bigger contract with Swarovski, reportedly worth $1.25 million, in exchange for wearing their jewellery on multiple occasions. She's also been paid 'millions' by brands like Copper Fit, according to Odell. Also read: Astronomer brings in Chris Martin's ex-wife Gwyneth Paltrow in a 'PR masterclass' move after 'kiss cam' drama: 'Best brand response of the year' Astronomer's former CEO Andy Byron and HR head Kristen Cabot both stepped down after their little Jumbotron moment at Coldplay's Boston concert blew up online. The two, married to other people, were caught cuddling on the big screen, then awkwardly ducked out of frame, which only made the internet run wilder. Memes, late-night jokes, even politicians weighed in. But instead of taking the usual crisis management route, the company hired Gwyneth Paltrow, who is Coldplay frontman Chris Martin's ex. In a clip shared by Astronomer on July 25, Paltrow says: 'Hi, I'm Gwyneth Paltrow. I've been hired on a very temporary basis to speak on behalf of the 300+ employees at Astronomer… Astronomer has gotten a lot of questions over the last few days, and they wanted me to answer the most common ones.' She didn't touch the scandal, just flirted around it. The tone stayed cheeky, light. She went on to promote the company's tech game instead: 'Yes, Astronomer is the best place to run a patchy airflow, unifying the experience of running data ML and AI pipelines at scale. We've been thrilled so many people have a newfound interest in data workflow automation.' Astronomer's new CEO, Pete DeJoy, also made a statement on LinkedIn earlier in the week. He acknowledged the unexpected attention on the company and said the team has faced many challenges before and assured that they have always bounced back.
Broadcast Pro
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Broadcast Pro
Zawya Cinema screens Yemeni film ‘The Burdened'
The film is based on true events that took place in Aden around 2019. Yemeni film, The Burdened, which served as Yemen's official submission for Best Foreign Film at the 96th Academy Awards, is screening at Cairo's Zawya Cinema until July 29. Directed and co-written by Amr Gamal alongside Mazen Refaat, lensed by Mrinal Desai, edited by Heba Othman, and co-produced by Amjad Abu Alala, The Burdened boasts a stellar cast featuring Khaled Hamdan, Abeer Mohammed, Samah Alamrani, and Awsam Abdulrahman. The film is produced by Mohsen Alkhalifi and Amr Gamal at Adenium Productions, with co-production support from Amjad Abu Alala, Mohammed Alomda at Station Films, and the Red Sea International Film Festival. It also brings together Yemen, Sudan, and Saudi Arabia in a landmark co-production that was first brought to international attention at the 2022 Karlovy Vary International Film Festival, where it earned the Works in Progress Post-Production Development Award in the festival's industry sidebar, Eastern Promises. MAD Solutions is managing the film's distribution in the Arab world, while Films Boutique is managing its international sales. The narrative of The Burdened, based on true events in Aden circa 2019, unfolds the challenges faced by a married couple and their three children after both lose their jobs due to the economic crisis gripping the country. The story takes a poignant turn when the mother discovers she is expecting a fourth child, prompting the family to grapple with conservative societal norms as they attempt to secure an abortion, ultimately making tough decisions for survival. Following its world premiere at the Berlinale's Panorama Section, where it became the first Yemeni film officially selected at the German festival, The Burdened achieved acclaim by winning the Amnesty International Film Award and the second-place Audience Award. The film continued its success by screening at prestigious film festivals worldwide, securing accolades such as the Best Screenplay Award at Durban, the Best Directing and Best Screenplay Jury Awards at Valencia, a Special Jury Award for Best Film at the Taipei Film Festival, and the Gold Hugo Award at the Chicago International Film Festival. The film embarked on a notable festival tour, participating in events like the Shanghai, Sydney, Beijing, Golden Apricot Yerevan, Cairo, Zurich, War On Screen, Saint-Jean-de-Luz, Rio de Janeiro, and Bergen film festivals, in addition to competing at the Septimius Awards. Amr Gamal, an independent Yemeni film and theatre director born in Poland in 1983, spearheads this cinematic venture.
Metro
11-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Metro
Johnny Depp: ‘If Hollywood execs weren't worried, I wasn't doing my job'
The last time Johnny Depp sat in the director's chair, he was in his early thirties, he'd never made a Pirates of the Caribbean movie and was dating Kate Moss. The film was 1997's The Brave, in which he co-starred with the legendary Marlon Brando. The critics panned it and he never directed another movie. Until now. Modigliani – Three Days on the Wing of Madness sees Depp back calling the shots. Speaking to Metro at the Red Sea International Film Festival in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, the 62-year-old looked like a mix of Keith Richards and his Pirates character, Captain Jack. His fingers were covered in rings, his arms and chest bearing tattoos like war-paint, his face half-hidden by a wide-brimmed hat. You might imagine that the subject of his new movie, the famed Italian painter and sculptor, might well approve of this rebel rouser bringing his life to the screen. So why direct now? 'I asked myself that too. Why now?' he grunted. The answer is simple: Al Pacino. 'It was Al, who's a hero and a dear old friend,' he explained. 'I didn't have any plans on making another film as a director at all until Al Pacino called.' Back when these two made crime classic Donnie Brasco, Pacino was planning a Modigliani film. And now? 'He goes, 'I think you should direct it,'' he continued, his voice dropping into a pitch perfect Pacino impression. Pacino felt his former co-star understood Amedeo Modigliani, the struggling artist living in Paris at the turn of the Twentieth Century. Like Modigliani, for better or worse, he has always trodden his own path across his wild career, one that's seen him fall in and out of favour with Hollywood, following his very public court appearances alongside ex-wife Amber Heard. But now in his 60s, the actor knew he was way too old to play the artist, in a story that takes in 72 hours of his life. Then he came across a photo of Riccardo Scamarcio, the impossibly handsome, green-eyed Italian who played the villain in John Wick 2. 'There was something beautifully, poetically kind of savage [in him]. A straight shooter, not full of s**t, pardon my language,' he said. 'I saw something in his eyes. You can't help but to see something in his eyes. 'Riccardo to me is like a young Brando, young Pacino, young Chris Walken.' They first chatted on FaceTime when, bizarrely, Scamarcio was at a petrol station. 'I was driving down from Rome to Puglia in the south of Italy,' the actor, sitting quietly next to Depp, recalled. 'I had my daughter and the nanny in the car. I had this phone call 10 o'clock at night in Italy. So I stopped at the gas station. And I asked the people at the gas station to let me in the place to do this phone call with Johnny Depp! And they said, 'Of course, of course!'' 'I saw cans of oil!' Depp laughed. 'That's when I really knew it was perfect.' Scamarcio has already played one famous painter – in the 2022 film Caravaggio's Shadow. But this was always going to be different. He put his actor through the ringer, not least when Scamarcio had to act opposite Pacino, cast as Maurice Gangnat, the influential art collector who has the power to turn Modigliani from an unknown into an artistic legend. 'I felt pressure, like a huge mountain on my shoulder,' Scamarcio, dressed in a navy waistcoat and white T-shirt, shrugged. He compared it to taking a penalty in football in the last minute. 'I know I make the goal!' he cried. It didn't help that Depp completely re-wrote their scene at the last minute, with phrases like 'more dialogue to come' scrawled across the pages. 'I went to Al and knocked on the door of his trailer,' he remembered. 'He said, 'Hey kid! I don't know what to say. You're not even English, you're f**king Italian!'' For Depp, this lively biopic is all part of the comeback trail after Hollywood studios backed away from him – his public image rocked by allegations of domestic abuse. Right now, he's filming Day Drinker alongside sometime co-star Penélope Cruz, with director Marc Webb. Whether this means he's back is hard to say, but he was clear-sighted on his four decades in the industry. 'Hollywood,' he said, 'didn't always agree with some of my choices, which was always a bit of a drag.' He remembered when the executives would come down to his sets. 'If I saw fear in them, and fear especially of what I'm doing, it was like adding fuel to my choices when I saw them worried. It fuelled me to continue. 'It fuelled me to push it further, not because I wanted to hurt anyone or anything like that. Just the fact that they were worried about my character choices told me very quickly and very simply that I was doing my job. If they weren't worried, then I would feel I wasn't doing my job enough.' Depp was on a roll, speaking with the sort of freedom that makes you feel he's far removed from the cookie-cutter young stars that are schooled in saying nothing to the media. 'Ultimately, what I've learned about Hollywood is that it can be very limiting, especially creatively,' he said. 'I don't want to play with structures that are existing. 'I think that one should have their own unique voice, just like in life. Nobody else should be making choices about who you are and what you feel and what you see.' It's why he felt thrilled by making an independent movie about Modigliani, away from the system. More Trending 'It's very freeing to be actually involved from the very beginning of a project…to develop that project that wouldn't necessarily get made in Hollywood. Because at this point, I'm not going to go in and do a tap dance for anybody. So it was a learning experience, Hollywood,' he added, grinning. 'They still have a lot to learn.' You imagine if Al Pacino ever reads this, he'd be proud. Modigliani – Three Days on the Wing of Madness is in cinemas July 11, with special previews nationwide July 10. Got a story? If you've got a celebrity story, video or pictures get in touch with the entertainment team by emailing us celebtips@ calling 020 3615 2145 or by visiting our Submit Stuff page – we'd love to hear from you. MORE: Brad Pitt demands Angelina Jolie's private messages in explosive new legal filing MORE: Kanye West accused of sex trafficking and assault by ex-assistant in bombshell new lawsuit MORE: 2023's biggest and most explosive blockbuster is streaming this weekend
