GWYNETH PALTROW

Gwyneth Kate Paltrow was born on September 27, 1972 in Los Angeles, California, to a family of showbiz. She is the daughter of actress Blythe Danner and film producer and director Bruce Paltrow. Her first film appearance was in the film Gao (1989) directed by her father. She spent several summers in Massachusetts watching her mother perform at the Williamstown Festival. Her work has received many praises, including Oscars, Golden Globes and Primetime Emmys.

She is also an American actress and lifestyle innovator, known for her film portrayal of intelligent and complex characters. In 2008, she founded the lifestyle brand Goop. After becoming a mother, Paltrow greatly reduced her film workload. She occasionally appeared in movies, such as Proof (2005), which brought her nomination for Best Actress for the Golden Globes. In 2009, Paltrow was nominated for the Grammy Award for Best Spoken Word Album for Children for the children’s audiobook Brown Bear and Friends.