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Gwyneth Paltrow Biography

Birth Name:

Gwyneth Kate Paltrow

Birth Place:

Los Angeles, California, United States

Profession

Actor

Fast Facts

Debuted her singing talents in Duets (2000), a film directed by her father
Signed a multiyear contract with Estee Lauder to appear in a new global print and TV ad campaign for Pleasures fragrance
Starred in her brother Jake's directorial debut, The Good Night, in 2007
Joined chef Mario Batali for a 2008 travel PBS television series called Spain
On the Road Again In 2009, launched a lifestyle website called Goop
com
After covering Cee-Lo's "Forget You" on an episode of Glee in 2010, she performed the song with Cee-Lo (and a host of Muppets) at the 2011 Grammy Awards
Released her first cookbook, Notes from My Kitchen Table, in 2011

2014Critics' Choice Movie Awards-Best Actress in an Action Movie: nominated
2013Emmy-Outstanding Informational Series or Special: nominated
2010Independent Spirit Awards-Best Female Lead: nominated
2006Golden Globe-Best Performance by an Actress in a Motion Picture - Drama: nominated
2002Critics' Choice Awards-Best Acting Ensemble: nominated
2001Toronto Film Critics Association-Best Supporting Actress [Runner-up]: winner
1999BAFTA Film Awards-Best Actress in a Leading Role: nominated
1999Golden Globe-Best Performance by an Actress in a Motion Picture - Musical or Comedy: winner
1998Screen Actors Guild Awards-Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture: winner
1998Screen Actors Guild Awards-Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Leading Role: winner
1998Oscar-Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role: winner
1998Toronto Film Critics Association-Best Actress - Runner-up: winner
1993National Society of Film Critics-Best Supporting Actress (Runner-up): winner