![]() While in high school, she spent time in Spain as a foreign exchange student, where she fell in love with the country and has been "officially adopted" by Talavera de la Reina, a region of Castilla La Mancha.īorn in Los Angeles where she spent the first eleven years of her life, Paltrow stems from a very close-knit family deeply entrenched in the entertainment industry. ON THE ROAD AGAIN, featuring chef Mario Batali, debuts in September 2008 and marks her first foray on a television series. Paltrow's work on the public television series SPAIN. RIPLEY opposite Matt Damon, Jude Law, and Cate Blanchett and in the hit film A PERFECT MURDER opposite Michael Douglas and Viggo Mortensen, as well as in the critically acclaimed and international box office hit film SLIDING DOORS. Paltrow has appeared in director Anthony Mighella's THE TALENTED MR. SYLVIA, the Focus Features film tells the story of the relationship between Sylvia Plath and Ted Hughes. She received an Olivier Award nomination for Best Actress for her work in the play as well as a Golden Globe nomination for her work in the film. This performance as a harassed young woman struggling to care for her eccentric math genius father reunited her with her SHAKESPEARE IN LOVE director, John Madden, who also directs the film co-starring Anthony Hopkins, Jake Gyllenhaal and Hope Davis. Paltrow's recent film credits include PROOF, the film adaptation of the Pulitzer-Prize winning play in which Paltrow recently finished a successful run at London's Dunmar Theater. Paltrow recently made her directorial debut, co-writing and co-directing DEALBREAKERS, a short film she directed with her friend Mary Wigmore. ![]() Paltrow recently completed production of James Gray's romantic drama TWO LOVERS with Joaquin Phoenix, which premiered at the 2008 Cannes Film Festival. Paltrow took on the role of Virginia “Pepper” Potts, personal secretary and confidant to Tony Stark aka Iron Man. Most recently, Paltrow starred in Marvel's IRON MAN which grossed over $100 million in its opening weekend. Her career has been studded with both critically acclaimed independents and studio blockbusters that have made her a fixture for this generation's film audience. A testament to her undeniable talent, her role in SHAKESPEARE IN LOVE catapulted her into awards stardom with Best Actress honors at the Golden Globes, Screen Actors Guild Awards, and Academy Awards. A Hollywood legend in the making, Gwyneth Paltrow has defied the odds by remaining one of today's most prolific and celebrated actors in the ever-changing film industry.
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