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Yahoo
5 hours ago
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- Yahoo
Gwyneth Paltrow's Love Life is Hollywood History
Gwyneth Paltrow has long been an it girl: It girl of the '90s, it girl of health and wellness, and now, even her daughter is following in her footsteps, having shined last year as the it girl of the Les Bals de Debutantes in Paris. She's starred in some of our favorite films, has been a part of some of our favorite pop culture moments, and has been romantically linked to some of the most famous faces in Hollywood. Here, a look at the relationship history of Gwyneth Paltrow. Gwyneth Paltrow and Robert Sean Leonard (1994) Though a brief romance, nothing says 90s like Gwyneth Paltrow and Robert Sean Leonard, who was on the rise thanks to his lead role in 1989's Dead Poets Society. The actor has spoken briefly about Paltrow and his romance with the actress over the years, but only with fondness for both her and her career. 'I remember watching Gwyneth Paltrow deliver her Oscar acceptance speech in floods of tears,' he told Metro back in 2013 about his discomfort at major industry events of the sort. 'My God, how open. The poor girl was just so intimate with these unnamed millions of people.' Gwyneth Paltrow and Brad Pitt (1994—1997) Talk about a '90s supercouple! This couple was linked for quite some time, and Brad even got down on one knee before they called it quits. Since their 90s romance, Paltrow has opened up about their love story, telling Alex Cooper on the Call Her Daddy podcast back in 2023, "There were a number of things that had happened, he was nine years older than me so he was far more…he knew what he wanted, he was ready to do it and I was kind of all over the place, so it was really one of those difficult things, where I felt like, 'Oh my God, not only am I not ready, I'm not living up to the standards again.' It was a familiar refrain I felt about myself." Gwyneth Paltrow and Ben Affleck (1997—2000) Another 90s supercouple was Paltrow and Ben Affleck, who was a major Hollywood player at the time thanks to his Good Will Hunting (1997) success. The actress, however, revealed that though her parents loved him, they accepted things once the two called it quits. 'I think they appreciated how he's super intelligent, and he's really talented and funny, but he wasn't in a good place in his life to have a girlfriend,' the actress revealed of their romance to Howard Stern in 2015. 'They loved him, but they were okay with us not being together.' Gwyneth Paltrow and Chris Martin (married from 2003—2014) Perhaps Paltrow's most notable relationship was that with Coldplay frontman Chris Martin, with whom she shares her two children, Apple and Moses. 'We were close, though we had never fully settled into being a couple. We just didn't quite fit together. There was always a bit of unease and unrest. But man, did we love our children,' Paltrow wrote in an essay for British Vogue. 'Between the day that I knew and the day we finally relented to the truth, we tried everything. We did not want to fail. We didn't want to let anyone down. We desperately didn't want to hurt our children. We didn't want to lose our family.' Today, Paltrow and Martin enjoy a harmonious co-parent relationship since their divorce. Brad Falchuck (married 2018—present) Paltrow tied the knot with TV producer Brad Falchuk in 2018 after meeting back in 2014, and since then, the couple has enjoyed a happy and loving relationship. 'He has things that were reminiscent of my dad. It's like blue-eyed, Jewish, TV writer, with a heart of gold and a great sense of humor,' Paltrow told PEOPLE in 2023. 'I finally chose my dad.' Looking for more entertainment stories? Click through below! Chris Stapleton's Marriage to Morgane: The Sweetest Country Music Duet of All Time Magic, Mishaps and Miss Judy Garland: These 9 Rare Photos From 'The Wizard of Oz' Set Are Must-Sees James Taylor's Musical Family Tree: Meet His 4 Talented Siblings, Including Livingston Taylor Solve the daily Crossword
Yahoo
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Halle Berry's Moody & Stripped Down Photo Gives Fans a Rare Glimpse Into Her Morning Routine
Halle Berry's latest photo not only shares a glimpse into her cozy morning routine, but also shows how she looks like an it-girl in every setting! On July 31, the Gothika actress shared a stripped-down snapshot of herself right in the morning on Instagram. She shared the photo from her trip to Amangiri Resort in Canyon Point, Utah, with the caption reading, 'I'm not addicted to coffee. We're just in a committed relationship !' More from SheKnows Joshua Jackson Sparked Dating Rumors With This A-Lister's Ex GF Who's 20 Years His Junior In the moody snapshot, we see Berry holding onto a coffee mug, wrapped in her white comforter that covers up her body. However, we also see her confidently showing off her long legs and smooth skin underneath the comforter, reminding everyone she's forever a confident it-girl. Now, like we said: she's a confident superstar. And in a previous interview with Good Housekeeping, the Oscar-winning actress talked about how she overcame body confidence issues by focusing on her inner self. 'We are all so much more than these beautiful bodies that we walk around in. Just work on the internal you and the things you can control,' she said.'We can't control how we come here and what we look like and what walk of life we're born into. But we can control what we think about things. We can control what we read. We can control what we put out, what we give, what we allow ourselves to take in.'Best of SheKnows Katy Perry Complete Dating History & Exes: Orlando Bloom, Justin Trudeau & More A Look Back at Martha Stewart's Incredible Life, From Her Early Modeling Career to Her Media Empire at 84 Join These 10 Celebrity Book Clubs & Read Along with Your Favorite Stars Solve the daily Crossword
Forbes
29-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Forbes
The 4 Phases Of Fame, Broken Down By A Psychologist
Everyone has wondered what it would be like to be famous at one point or another in life. Even if it's not something you actively crave, the lifestyle of a famous person can be fascinating. Unless you are famous, you can never truly know the experience of having your name on everyone's lips, your face plastered across billboards and having every move of yours scrutinized by millions. Like most things in life, the reality of fame is not what most people fantasize about. There is more to living a celebrity lifestyle than red carpets and adoring fans. It's a complex psychological journey that can take a person on a wild ride through their inner emotional world. Famous people often experience different phenomenologies throughout their highly publicized careers. As explained by a 2003 article by Brown University, the word 'phenomenology' describes 'a philosophy of experience.' This means that throughout their time in the spotlight, many singers, actors and public figures relate to the lived experience of fame in different ways at different points in time. Here are the four different phases of fame. Chappell Roan is this generation's 'it' girl, and her recent rise to fame is a textbook case of fame's love-hate phase. While she is arguably one of the most relevant stars at the moment, Roan herself has admitted that when it comes to fame, it's not all glamorous. In a recent interview with The Guardian, she compared fame with the sensation of 'going through puberty,' noting that there are emotions she has never felt before and now has to deal with. It's easy to see why a star whose fame saw a meteoric rise like Chappell Roan would struggle with the consequences of fame. On one hand, she deeply appreciates the platform it has given her art. She is free to express herself and gets paid to do it — a dream she has harbored, by her own admission, since she was a child. On the other hand, fame can also be abusive. The pressure, scrutiny and invasiveness can be overwhelming and violating. Many young celebrities often liken their early careers to being touted around like 'show ponies.' This is an experience unlike any other and one that requires firm boundaries if the celebrity wishes to survive in a cutthroat environment. In a 2009 study published in the Journal of Phenomenological Psychology on the experience of fame, a celebrity interviewee stated, 'I have been addicted to almost every substance known to man at one point or another, and the most addicting of them all is fame.' Fame opens doors to a lifestyle most average people can only imagine. The society we live in treats celebrities like royalty, and the non-stop inflow of adulation and appreciation can be difficult to detach from. Pop culture news is rife with stories where celebrities indulge in degrading and potentially dangerous things to cling to relevance and status – celebrities who will do anything for the next 'hit' of fame. A 2013 study from Personality and Individual Differences correlated the 'need' to be famous with feelings of vulnerability and narcissism. People often want the power associated with fame, and many will do anything to achieve it. Fame can be a psychological drug that, if not handled with care, can wreck individuals the same way any drug addiction can. Like anything in life, fame can be adapted to as well. Celebrities like Keanu Reeves seem to have cornered the market on how to be a household name while keeping some semblance of normalcy about them. Of course, none of us can ever know their true nature, but there is a small and rarified group that has navigated long, illustrious careers with little to no scandals. This is the phase of adaptation. Celebrities who enjoy this experience are the rare beings who have conquered the beast and come out relatively unscathed. Considering the nature of the fame 'monster' and the ever-growing world of cancel culture, this is no easy feat. The study mentioned above in the Journal of Phenomenological Psychology shows that celebrities who achieve this phase have a fame protocol that helps them overcome the pitfalls of being well-known. One celebrity stated, 'You don't make eye contact, or you keep walking . . . and you just don't hear (people calling your name).' While these patterns can contribute to reclusive behaviors, many of them help celebrities keep their sense of sanity in a world of chaos. Remember when J.K. Rowling, the author of the beloved Harry Potter series, could do no wrong? Fame, however, can be fickle, and public opinion can turn on a dime, especially when your values are strongly in contrast to the fan base that once adored you. As one 2006 article in The New York Times eloquently puts it, 'Fame eats its own.' This is what most celebrities eventually come to accept. The reward of being a household name comes with the pitfall that, eventually, the media will turn on you, and that will be a wave you have to ride. As an antidote to this, many celebrities choose to focus on the job rather than fame itself. The New York Times' article also states that many celebrities choose to take solace in the work they produce and how that affects people. For these celebrities, this is the trade-off for being famous. While most of us feel like we own our favorite celebrity, we must remember there is a person behind the glitz and glamor; not a God, but also, not an object. Fame might look enticing from the outside, but it comes with a hefty price tag — one that's most often paid in the currency of mental and emotional well-being, and frequently without consent. Do you empathize with the celebrity experience or do you need to dial back your parasocial connections? Take this science-backed test to find out: Celebrity Attitude Scale.
