- Paperback: 220 pages
- Publisher: ECW Press (Mar 1 2000)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 1550224077
- ISBN-13: 978-1550224078
- Product Dimensions: 24.4 x 17 x 1.5 cm
- Shipping Weight: 431 g
- Average Customer Review: 2.5 out of 5 stars See all reviews (12 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #2,108,019 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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Oscar-winning actress Gwyneth Paltrow has lived the life of a Hollywood princess - despite her parents' attempts to shelter her from the glare of the spotlight. The daughter of producer Bruce Paltrow and actress Blythe Danner, her family moved to New York from California when she was 11 years old, where she studied at elite East-coast prep schools. But Hollywood beckoned, and she returned to the West coast to attend college and pursue her own acting career.
This biography will take a close look at those early days, when Gwyneth was better known for club-hopping with her pal Emily Lloyd than for her acting talents. It describes how Paltrow soon grew weary of being a part of the L.A. party scene, and got serious about her acting when she performed opposite her mother in the Williamstown Theater production of Picnic.
Since 1991, Paltrow has appeared in 20 films - including Shakespeare in Love, Great Expectations, Emma, Sliding Doors, and The Talented Mr. Ripley - and has become the undisputed queen of the "A" list of independent actresses.
Despite all these credits and accompanying accolades, Gwyneth is more famous for her off-screen love life than her on-screen performances. Gwyneth Paltrow will offer a detailed look into her private life, including her relationships with Brad Pitt, Ben Affleck, and, most recently, Scott Speedman - all of which began as on-set romances. In addition, her family life - particularly her close relationships with her father, mother, brother, and grandfather - are brought to life through the words of friends and associates.
No doubt because she was (literally) raised on movie sets, Paltrow tends to remain aloof around both fans and the media. But as this book reveals, behind Gwyneth's cool blonde reserve lies a complex, intelligent, ambitious woman who has positioned herself to be in the forefront of Hollywood happenings well into the next millennium.
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1.0 out of 5 stars
Gwyneth Puke-trow,
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This review is from: Gwyneth Paltrow (Paperback)
Couldn't agree more with roxie and Glenn...she is nepotism at its worst. She was given everything in life. She is a less-than-average mumbling, lisp-infected "actress." She is not attractive in face or figure (and has terrible posture). She is an icon of NOTHING and has done nothing to better the world. Her best role was dating Brad Pitt. Harvey Weinsteing put a lot of eggs in her basket and had to make sure she remained popular. That is one reason she is where she is. The other is her parents. If they weren't who they are, she would be serving you at your local Denny's...ok, maybe that's too beneath "Gwynnie"...she'd be your shampoo girl at the local hair salon...
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This review is from: Gwyneth Paltrow (Paperback)
I agree with roxie52 on this one. Why people elevate actors and actresses to the position on role model... what have they done?? What has Paltrow done but ride Brad Pitts coat tails to fame and them dumped him! Not that Pitt is any great talant (50 million for a wedding band lawsuit) These people are so good at pretending to be someone else, because they have no clue who they really are. Paltrow is someone who has never had to worry about anything in her life, except if her shoes matched her dress. Are we really idolizing the person or there money and fame? I read this book just to get some insight into Paltrow's life. Rich kid, rich parents that's about the whole story. Save yourself a few dollars and buy a good novel instead!
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Gwyneth Paltrow WHO??,
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This review is from: Gwyneth Paltrow (Paperback)
I agree with roxie52 on this one. Why people elevate actors and actresses to the position on role model... what have they done?? What has Paltrow done but ride Brad Pitts coat tails to fame and then dumped him! Not that Pitt is any great talant (50 million for a wedding band lawsuit) These people are so good at pretending to be someone else, because they have no clue who they really are. Paltrow is someone who has never had to worry about anything in her life, except if her shoes matched her dress. Are we really idolizing the person or there money and fame? I read this book just to see some insight into Paltrow's life. Rich kid, rich parents that's about the whole story. Save yourself a few dollars and buy a good novel instead!
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