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Gwyneth Paltrow told pals Brad Pitt is 'dumber than a sack of s***', new book claims
Gwyneth Paltrow told pals Brad Pitt is 'dumber than a sack of s***', new book claims

Daily Mirror

time2 days ago

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  • Daily Mirror

Gwyneth Paltrow told pals Brad Pitt is 'dumber than a sack of s***', new book claims

Gwyneth Paltrow and Brad Pitt met while filming for David Fincher's Se7en, with the two falling head over heels for each other A new book about Gwyneth Paltrow's life as a Hollywood actress has claimed the Marvel star thought ex-fiancé Brad Pitt was 'dumber than a sack of s**t'. The duo met each other while filming for David Fincher's iconic movie, Se7en, in 1994 and quickly fell head over heels for each other. ‌ Brad popped the question in 1996 but their relationship soon crumbled and they split not long after. Gwyneth and Brad have no bad blood with each other, and the View From The Top actress even admitted her father, Bruce Paltrow, was "devastated" when they went their separate ways. ‌ Speaking to Howard Stern in 2015, she said: "He was so gorgeous and sweet. I mean, he was Brad Pitt!" She also explained: "My father loved him like a son. I was such a kid. ‌ "I was 22 when we met. It's taken me until 40 to get my head out of my ass. You can't make that decision when you're 22 years old. I wasn't ready, and he was too good for me." In 1998, a year after his split from Gwyneth, Brad started dating Jennifer Aniston. The two, who married in 2000, became Hollywood's "it" couple before their divorce in 2005. ‌ When a reporter asked Gwyneth how she felt about him marrying Jennifer, she answered: "Are you really asking me this question? I can't comment on this kind of thing." However, in Amy Odell's new book Gwyneth, it was claimed she told friends she was upset when she learned about the marriage. Gwyneth was said to have told friends that Brad had "terrible taste in women". ‌ A few years after her split from Brad, she became the face of Estee Lauder and formed a friendship with the founder's daughter, Aerin Lauder. According to the book, she told Aerin during a dinner: "He's dumber than a sack of s***." In 2020, Gwyneth told Harper's Bazaar she didn't have 'any really bad blood' with any of her ex partners, adding: 'I'm friendly with Brad Pitt.' ‌ She and Brad even did an interview together in 2022, where they discussed his involvement with her Goop product, God's True Cashmere. 'I finally found the Brad I was supposed to marry. It just took me 20 years,' she joked while referring to her husband, Brad Falchuk. Brad discussed his happiness for Gwyneth and told her: "It's lovely to have you as a friend now … and I do love you," before she answered: "I love you so much."

Gwyneth Paltrow Vs. Chris Martin: Ex-couple's net worth revealed after Coldplay scandal, here's who has more fortune
Gwyneth Paltrow Vs. Chris Martin: Ex-couple's net worth revealed after Coldplay scandal, here's who has more fortune

Hindustan Times

time2 days ago

  • Entertainment
  • Hindustan Times

Gwyneth Paltrow Vs. Chris Martin: Ex-couple's net worth revealed after Coldplay scandal, here's who has more fortune

Gwenyth Paltrow and Chris Martin, the vocalist of Coldplay, were long considered Hollywood's golden pair. But, their marriage ended after 10 years due to a variety of factors, including the strain of being in the public eye all the time. Gwyneth Paltrow fell in love again and tied the knot with Brad Falchuk, while Chris Martin also moved forward in life with his now-ex-girlfriend, Dakota Johnson.(AP ) Paltrow fell in love again and tied the knot with Brad Falchuk, while Chris also moved forward in life with his now-ex-girlfriend, Dakota Johnson. However, Paltrow and Martin have again hit the headlines after the vocalist accidentally revealed the affair of Astronomer's ex-CEO, Andy Byron, and ex-HR chief, Kristin Cabot, during a Cold play concert. In a latest twist, Astronomer has appointed Gwenyth as its spokesperson. The well-known American actress Paltrow established herself with roles in Emma, Shakespeare in Love, and other films. She will, however, always be known as Pepper Potts from the Iron Man films. Paltrow, who was previously married to Martin from 2006 to 2013, has been wedded with Brad Falchuk since 2018. She was given an equal portion of the marital assets after her divorce with Martin. Besides her acting career, Paltrow's income derives from several other areas as she is the creator of the wellness and cosmetics brand Goop. On the other hand, Martin once possessed more material belongings than the actress. Also Read: Trump brutally trolled over his 3-word plea to Europe as he lands in Glasgow, Scotland; 'Netherlands would like a…' What is Gwyneth Paltrow's net worth? Celebrity Net Worth estimates that Paltrow's net worth is $200 million as of 2025. Despite starting her career at a very young age, she didn't get her big break until 1995 when she co-starred with Brad Pitt in Se7en. She witnessed a huge turnout after establishing her business, Goop, in 2008. According to FanBolt, Goop raised $50 million in a Series C at a $250 million valuation in 2019. In January 2021, Paltrow became an early investor at Thirteen Lune, an online store selling cosmetics. She also maintains a steady income stream through brand endorsements and other business investments. What is Chris Martin's net worth? According to Finance Monthly, Martin's net worth is estimated to be around $170 million as of 2025. Music has always been the primary source of his income. In addition, he receives compensation via collaborations and brand sponsorships. Following their divorce, Martin started living in the apartment in Malibu, which the ex-couple bought for $14 million, according to a 2014 Los Angeles Times.

How Gwyneth told friends Brad Pitt is 'dumber than a sack of s***' and 'has terrible taste in women'. Bombshell new book reveals truth behind star's perfect facade - and dark underbelly of Hollywood relationships. Read it only here
How Gwyneth told friends Brad Pitt is 'dumber than a sack of s***' and 'has terrible taste in women'. Bombshell new book reveals truth behind star's perfect facade - and dark underbelly of Hollywood relationships. Read it only here

Daily Mail​

time4 days ago

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  • Daily Mail​

How Gwyneth told friends Brad Pitt is 'dumber than a sack of s***' and 'has terrible taste in women'. Bombshell new book reveals truth behind star's perfect facade - and dark underbelly of Hollywood relationships. Read it only here

In the autumn of 1994 Gwyneth Paltrow was offered two film roles. The first was the chance to play the wife of Brad Pitt, then at the height of his fame, in the thriller Se7en. But shortly before she agreed to take the part, Gwyneth was also asked to star opposite Keanu Reeves in the crime comedy Feeling . Undecided, she asked a friend for advice.

Gwyneth Paltrow Slams Ex Brad Pitt in New Biography, Says She Was ‘Better Educated, More Sophisticated' Than the Actor
Gwyneth Paltrow Slams Ex Brad Pitt in New Biography, Says She Was ‘Better Educated, More Sophisticated' Than the Actor

Pink Villa

time21-07-2025

  • Entertainment
  • Pink Villa

Gwyneth Paltrow Slams Ex Brad Pitt in New Biography, Says She Was ‘Better Educated, More Sophisticated' Than the Actor

Gwyneth Paltrow and Brad Pitt's relationship was the talk of the town back in the '90s. While the duo split up after just four years of being together, the actress swallowed the breakup pill with great difficulty. In Gwyneth: The Biography, the author, Amy Odell, wrote about the Ironman star's frustration as she got to know about Pitt marrying the Friends star, Jennifer Aniston. The actress allegedly admitted to her friend that she was upset that Pitt had tied the knot with Aniston and also went on to call him a 'sack of s***.' Gwyneth Paltrow and Brad Pitt's relationship timeline The author, Amy Odell, mentioned in the actress' biography that Paltrow and Pitt first met each other in 1993, on the sets of Se7en. According to the reports, Pitt suggested to the makers that Gwyneth would look great with him onscreen. As the duo started interacting more, they fell in love and went on to become the 'IT' couple of Hollywood. The pair dated for a while and got engaged in 1996. While things were looking good on the surface, the actress had her doubts about the relationship early on. In the year of her engagement with the Fight Club star, she 'expressed doubts to a crew member (while making the 1996 film Emma) that Pitt was right for her and admitted she had a crush on Hugh Grant." Opening up about the differences between the Shakespeare in Love actress and Pitt, Odell wrote, "He was brought up very religious, in Missouri. It's just a very different world from hers, growing up in Manhattan, going to Spence. I think she thought he wasn't sophisticated enough for her.' She further added, "She thought she was smarter, better educated, and more sophisticated." The duo parted ways in 1997. Brad Pitt's marriage to Jennifer Aniston affected Gwyneth Paltrow Pitt soon began to date Jennifer Aniston. The couple got engaged in 1999 and married a year later. While the fans of the actress and the Mr. and Mrs. Smith star were happy about them being together, it wasn't the case with Paltrow. When in a September 2000 interview, the Marvel star was asked about her feelings over Wolfs star and Aniston's wedding, the actress said, "I can't comment on this kind of thing.' However, an excerpt from the book reads, 'In reality, 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')." During one of the business meetings with Estee Lauder, the actress went on to describe her ex-partner as 'dumber than a sack of s--t.' Meanwhile, Brad Pitt and Jennifer Aniston filed for divorce after five years.

Gwyneth Paltrow ‘Admitted She Was Sad' Over Brad Pitt's Marriage To Jennifer Aniston
Gwyneth Paltrow ‘Admitted She Was Sad' Over Brad Pitt's Marriage To Jennifer Aniston

News18

time21-07-2025

  • Entertainment
  • News18

Gwyneth Paltrow ‘Admitted She Was Sad' Over Brad Pitt's Marriage To Jennifer Aniston

In 2003, Gwyneth married Coldplay frontman Chris Martin, 47, with whom she has two children. Gwyneth Paltrow is said to have admitted to being consumed with sadness when she learned Brad Pitt had married Jennifer Aniston. The 52-year-old actress's relationship with Brad, 61, began in 1994 after they met on the set of Se7en, and despite their engagement in 1996, they ended their relationship in 1997 without ever giving a concrete reason for the split. According to writer Amy Odell's new book Gwyneth: The Biography, the actress told a reporter during a September 2000 interview at the Toronto Film Festival when asked about her feelings towards Brad marrying Jennifer: 'Are you really asking me this question?" In an extract obtained by UsWeekly, the author added her eyes then became like 'daggers" as she allegedly added: 'I can't comment on this kind of thing." Amy also writes: 'In reality, 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.'" During the filming of Emma, Gwyneth was said to have expressed doubts about Brad to a crew member and confessed to a crush on another actor, Hugh Grant, according to the new biography on the star. Amy's book also said Gwyneth said in an interview: 'Brad and I had very different upbringings. So when we go to restaurants and order caviar, I have to say to Brad, 'This is beluga and this is osetra.'" Following his break-up from Gwyneth, F1 star Brad proposed to Friends actress Jennifer Aniston in 1999, and they married in Malibu on 29 July 2000. Their marriage lasted five years before Brad began a relationship with his now ex-wife Angelina Jolie. Meanwhile, Gwyneth continued with her own high-profile relationships. She briefly dated Ben Affleck, who was reportedly struggling with alcoholism and gambling when they met in 1997. The pair separated after just over a year together. In 2003, Gwyneth married Coldplay frontman Chris Martin, 47, with whom she has two children, Apple, 19, and Moses, 17. They divorced in 2014 after more than a decade of marriage. Since 2018, Paltrow has been married to producer Brad Falchuk. Gwyneth: The Biography is set for release on 29 July and is available now for pre-order. 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.

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