Gwyneth Paltrow

Born:27 september 1972

Place of Birth:Los Angeles, California, USA

Known For:Acting

Biography

Gwyneth Paltrow, born on September 27, 1972, in Los Angeles, California, is a multi-talented American actress and businesswoman. She comes from a family deeply rooted in the entertainment industry, being the daughter of filmmaker Bruce Paltrow and actress Blythe Danner. With a career that spans over three decades, Paltrow has solidified herself as a versatile performer who has seamlessly transitioned between independent films, blockbusters, and television.

Paltrow first caught the attention of audiences with her standout performances in films like "Seven" (1995), "Emma" (1996), and "Shakespeare in Love" (1998), for which she won an Academy Award for Best Actress. Her ability to portray a wide range of characters with depth and authenticity has been a hallmark of her acting career. Whether she's playing a lovelorn romantic lead or a complex supporting role, Paltrow brings a unique blend of grace and vulnerability to each character she embodies.

In addition to her success on the big screen, Paltrow has also made significant contributions to the world of television. Her portrayal of Pepper Potts in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, starting with "Iron Man" (2008) and culminating in "Avengers: Endgame" (2019), showcased her talent for balancing strength and compassion in her characters. Paltrow's guest role on the hit series "Glee" (2010–2011) further highlighted her versatility as an actress, earning her a Primetime Emmy Award.

Beyond her acting career, Paltrow has ventured into the world of business and entrepreneurship. She is the founder and CEO of Goop, a lifestyle company that has sparked conversations around wellness, beauty, and self-care. While Goop has faced criticism for some of its practices, Paltrow's dedication to promoting holistic living and self-improvement remains unwavering. Additionally, her work with Estée Lauder Companies and Coach as a brand ambassador has solidified her status as a fashion icon and beauty influencer.

Paltrow's creative pursuits extend beyond acting and business ventures. She has authored cookbooks, hosted a documentary series on Netflix, and even received a Grammy Award nomination for her work on a children's spoken word album. Her passion for exploring different facets of creativity and self-expression is evident in the diverse projects she takes on, showcasing her willingness to push boundaries and defy expectations.

As a mother, actress, entrepreneur, and advocate for holistic living, Gwyneth Paltrow continues to inspire audiences with her authenticity, grace, and unwavering dedication to her craft. Whether she's gracing the silver screen with her presence or sharing wellness tips through Goop, Paltrow's impact on the entertainment industry and beyond is undeniable. With a career marked by accolades, critical acclaim, and a fearless approach to storytelling, she remains a true powerhouse in Hollywood and a role model for aspiring creatives everywhere.

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Avengers: Infinity War

Pepper Potts

2018

As the Avengers and their allies have continued to protect the world from threats too large for any one hero to handle, a new danger has emerged from the cosmic shadows: Thanos. A despot of intergalactic infamy, his goal is to collect all six Infinity Stones, artifacts of unimaginable power, and use them to inflict his twisted will on all of reality. Everything the Avengers have fought for has led up to this moment - the fate of Earth and existence itself has never been more uncertain.

Spider-Man: Homecoming

Pepper Potts

2017

Following the events of Captain America: Civil War, Peter Parker, with the help of his mentor Tony Stark, tries to balance his life as an ordinary high school student in Queens, New York City, with fighting crime as his superhero alter ego Spider-Man as a new threat, the Vulture, emerges.

Avengers: Endgame

Pepper Potts

2019

After the devastating events of Avengers: Infinity War, the universe is in ruins due to the efforts of the Mad Titan, Thanos. With the help of remaining allies, the Avengers must assemble once more in order to undo Thanos' actions and restore order to the universe once and for all, no matter what consequences may be in store.

The Avengers

Pepper Potts

2012

When an unexpected enemy emerges and threatens global safety and security, Nick Fury, director of the international peacekeeping agency known as S.H.I.E.L.D., finds himself in need of a team to pull the world back from the brink of disaster. Spanning the globe, a daring recruitment effort begins!

Se7en

Tracy

1995

Two homicide detectives are on a desperate hunt for a serial killer whose crimes are based on the "seven deadly sins" in this dark and haunting film that takes viewers from the tortured remains of one victim to the next. The seasoned Det. Somerset researches each sin in an effort to get inside the killer's mind, while his novice partner, Mills, scoffs at his efforts to unravel the case.

Iron Man

Pepper Potts

2008

After being held captive in an Afghan cave, billionaire engineer Tony Stark creates a unique weaponized suit of armor to fight evil.

Iron Man 3

Pepper Potts

2013

When Tony Stark's world is torn apart by a formidable terrorist called the Mandarin, he starts an odyssey of rebuilding and retribution.

Iron Man 2

Pepper Potts

2010

With the world now aware of his dual life as the armored superhero Iron Man, billionaire inventor Tony Stark faces pressure from the government, the press and the public to share his technology with the military. Unwilling to let go of his invention, Stark, with Pepper Potts and James 'Rhodey' Rhodes at his side, must forge new alliances – and confront powerful enemies.

Hook

Young Wendy

1991

The boy who wasn't supposed to grow up—Peter Pan—does just that, becoming a soulless corporate lawyer whose workaholism could cost him his wife and kids. During his trip to see Granny Wendy in London, the vengeful Capt. Hook kidnaps Peter's kids and forces Peter to return to Neverland.

Contagion

Beth Emhoff

2011

As an epidemic of a lethal airborne virus - that kills within days - rapidly grows, the worldwide medical community races to find a cure and control the panic that spreads faster than the virus itself.

Austin Powers in Goldmember

Dixie Normous

2002

The world's most shagadelic spy continues his fight against Dr. Evil. This time, the diabolical doctor and his clone, Mini-Me, team up with a new foe—'70s kingpin Goldmember. While pursuing the team of villains to stop them from world domination, Austin gets help from his dad and an old girlfriend.

Shallow Hal

Rosemary

2001

After taking his dying father's advice, Hal dates only the embodiments of female physical perfection. But that all changes after Hal has an unexpected run-in with self-help guru Tony Robbins. Intrigued by Hal's shallowness, Robbins hypnotizes him into seeing the beauty that exists even in the least physically appealing women. Hal soon falls for Rosemary, but he doesn't realize that his gorgeous girlfriend is actually a 300-pound-not-so-hottie.

The Royal Tenenbaums

Margot Tenenbaum

2001

Royal Tenenbaum and his wife Etheline had three children and then they separated. All three children are extraordinary --- all geniuses. Virtually all memory of the brilliance of the young Tenenbaums was subsequently erased by two decades of betrayal, failure, and disaster. Most of this was generally considered to be their father's fault. "The Royal Tenenbaums" is the story of the family's sudden, unexpected reunion one recent winter.

Mortdecai

Johanna Mortdecai

2015

An art dealer, Charles Mortdecai, searches for a stolen painting rumored to contain a secret code that gains access to hidden Nazi gold.

A Perfect Murder

Emily Bradford Taylor

1998

Millionaire industrialist Steven Taylor is a man who has everything but what he craves most: the love and fidelity of his wife. A hugely successful player in the New York financial world, he considers her to be his most treasured acquisition. But she needs more than simply the role of dazzling accessory.

The Talented Mr. Ripley

Marge Sherwood

1999

Tom Ripley is a calculating young man who believes it's better to be a fake somebody than a real nobody. Opportunity knocks in the form of a wealthy U.S. shipbuilder who hires Tom to travel to Italy to bring back his playboy son, Dickie. Ripley worms his way into the idyllic lives of Dickie and his girlfriend, plunging into a daring scheme of duplicity, lies and murder.

Sky Captain and the World of Tomorrow

Polly Perkins

2004

When gigantic robots attack New York City, "Sky Captain" uses his private air force to fight them off. His ex-girlfriend, reporter Polly Perkins, has been investigating the recent disappearance of prominent scientists. Suspecting a link between the global robot attacks and missing men, Sky Captain and Polly decide to work together. They fly to the Himalayas in pursuit of the mysterious Dr. Totenkopf, the mastermind behind the robots.

Dogma

Woman in the airport (uncredited)

1999

An abortion clinic worker with a special heritage is called upon to save the existence of humanity from being negated by two renegade angels trying to exploit a loophole and reenter Heaven.

Proof

Catherine Llewellyn

2005

Catherine is a woman in her late twenties who is strongly devoted to her father, Robert, a brilliant and well-known mathematician whose grip on reality is beginning to slip away. As Robert descends into madness, Catherine begins to wonder if she may have inherited her father's mental illness along with his mathematical genius.

Emma

Emma Woodhouse

1996

Emma Woodhouse is a congenial young lady who delights in meddling in other people’s affairs. She is perpetually trying to unite men and women who are utterly wrong for each other. Despite her interest in romance, Emma is clueless about her own feelings, and her relationship with gentle Mr. Knightly.

QT8: The First Eight

Self (archive footage)

2019

A detailed account of the life and artistic career of legendary filmmaker Quentin Tarantino, from his early days as a video club manager to the scandalous fall in disgrace of producer Harvey Weinstein. A story about how to shoot eight great movies and become an icon of modern pop culture.

Great Expectations

Estella

1998

Loosely based on the Charles Dickens' classic novel, "Great Expectations" is a sensual tale of a young man's unforgettable passage into manhood, and the three individuals who will undeniably change his life forever. Through the surprising interactions of these vivid characters, "Great Expectations" takes a unique and contemporary look at life's great coincidences.

Malice

Paula Bell

1993

A tale about a happily married couple who would like to have children. Tracy teaches infants, Andy's a college professor. Things are never the same after she is taken to hospital and operated upon by Jed, a "know all" doctor.

Marvel Studios: Assembling a Universe

Self

2014

A look at the story behind Marvel Studios and the Marvel Cinematic Universe, featuring interviews and behind-the-scenes footage from all of the Marvel films, the Marvel One-Shots and "Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D."!

Shakespeare in Love

Viola De Lesseps

1998

Young Shakespeare is forced to stage his latest comedy, "Romeo and Ethel, the Pirate's Daughter," before it's even written. When a lovely noblewoman auditions for a role, they fall into forbidden love -- and his play finds a new life (and title). As their relationship progresses, Shakespeare's comedy soon transforms into tragedy.

Hard Eight

Clementine

1996

A stranger mentors a young Reno gambler who weds a hooker and befriends a vulgar casino regular.

Sliding Doors

Helen Quilley

1998

London publicist Helen, effortlessly slides between parallel storylines that show what happens when she does or does not catch a train back to her apartment. Love. Romantic entanglements. Deception. Trust. Friendship. Comedy. All come into focus as the two stories shift back and forth, overlap and surprisingly converge.

Mrs. Parker and the Vicious Circle

Paula Hunt

1994

Dorothy Parker remembers the heyday of the Algonquin Round Table, a circle of friends whose barbed wit, like hers, was fueled by alcohol and flirted with despair.

View from the Top

Donna Jensen

2003

No one thought Donna would go very far. But when she sets her sights on becoming a first-class international flight attendant, Donna throws caution to the wind and takes off in pursuit of her dream. The ride is anything but smooth, however, and Donna's laugh-packed journey of a lifetime is rocked by more turbulence than she bargained for.