Gwyneth Paltrow reminisced about a time when she was abruptly dismissed from a film project amidst her tumultuous split from Coldplay's frontman, Chris Martin. In a recent appearance on Amy Poehler's "Good Hang" podcast, she shared the experience, choosing not to disclose the specific film but vividly describing the circumstances. "I was set to embark on a movie project at one point, right after the conscious decision to part ways with Chris," she recalled. "The media was abuzz with harsh headlines, and I think the distributor thought, 'This might be too volatile to handle.'" She added humorously, "So it was quite the double-whammy – getting a divorce and then being fired. It was quite the ride!"
Paltrow and Martin wed in 2003 and eventually separated in 2014, with their divorce finalized in 2016. In 2023, the actress opened up about how they've maintained a cordial relationship and successfully co-parented their two children despite their split. "I remain close with my ex-husband," she shared. "Our relationship has evolved into a genuine family unit. It may sound unusual, but he's become like a brother to me now. It's challenging for others to comprehend, but I made a conscious decision for him to remain part of my family, and I believe this has lessened our suffering."
Reflecting on the importance of maintaining a positive connection after shared experiences, she said, "It's incredibly painful for a woman when you've intertwined your DNA with someone and find yourselves without contact or acrimony. If you can transform that into a different kind of relationship and family dynamic, that's what we've managed to do, thankfully."
After stepping away from acting in 2019 following her role in "Avengers: Endgame," Paltrow focused on building her lifestyle brand, Goop. Her grand return to the big screen as the fading movie star Kay Stone in Josh Safdie's "Marty Supreme," opposite Timothée Chalamet, marks a significant comeback. At The Hollywood Reporter's Women in Entertainment gala earlier this month, Paltrow choked up as she expressed gratitude for the industry's warm welcome back.
