Pictures of Gwyneth Paltrow in Harper's Bazaar UK 2011-02-01 06:33:25

Gwyneth Takes on GOOP Haters and Expresses Her Love For Beyonce

February 1, 2011

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Gwyneth Paltrow played cover girl for the upcoming issue of Harper's Bazaar UK, and the full feature appears in the March issue on sale Thursday, Feb. 3. She lounged on a red chair in the accompanying shoot from photographer Alexi Lubomirski, and in her interview she spoke about her work on Country Strong and took on those who hate on her GOOP newsletter. Gwyneth also shared about her love for pal Beyoncé Knowles, whom the actress refers to as "the most talented human being on the planet." She said:

On Beyoncé's performance advice for Country Strong: "Beyoncé is the most talented human being on the planet. She has so much mastery over what she does. It’s not even confidence — it’s on a whole other level. It’s mind-blowing. I watched her (perform) a lot to see how she did it, and I was like 'Sh*t! I can’t do that!'"
On performing at the Country Music Awards: "Two weeks before I did it, I was dying. I couldn’t sleep. I couldn’t eat. I was like, 'Why would I say yes to this? What is wrong with me? What kind of maniac would agree to do this?' It was one of those nights I’ll look back on and think, 'Wow, I can’t believe I actually pulled that off.'"
On how she tackled her Country Strong role: "I had the best time doing it. It’s rare that you read a role that’s so juicy and complicated, and also so sweet and human. Kelly has a good heart. I just loved how real she is . . . Alcoholism is such a vicious cycle and Robert (Downey Jr) really helped me understand it. I understand how you can do something bad for you because I smoked forever. I smoked even when my dad had throat cancer. I was like 'I know this is probably going to kill me, but I’m going to smoke it anyway.' But I didn’t understand wrecking other people’s lives, and then kind of just waking up and tying your shoes. So he helped me figure that out."

Photos courtesy Alexi Lubomirski for Harper’s Bazaar

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On Beyoncé's performance advice for Country Strong: "Beyoncé is the most talented human being on the planet. She has so much mastery over what she does. It’s not even confidence — it’s on a whole other level. It’s mind-blowing. I watched her (perform) a lot to see how she did it, and I was like 'Sh*t! I can’t do that!'"
On performing at the Country Music Awards: "Two weeks before I did it, I was dying. I couldn’t sleep. I couldn’t eat. I was like, 'Why would I say yes to this? What is wrong with me? What kind of maniac would agree to do this?' It was one of those nights I’ll look back on and think, 'Wow, I can’t believe I actually pulled that off.'"
On how she tackled her Country Strong role: "I had the best time doing it. It’s rare that you read a role that’s so juicy and complicated, and also so sweet and human. Kelly has a good heart. I just loved how real she is . . . Alcoholism is such a vicious cycle and Robert (Downey Jr) really helped me understand it. I understand how you can do something bad for you because I smoked forever. I smoked even when my dad had throat cancer. I was like 'I know this is probably going to kill me, but I’m going to smoke it anyway.' But I didn’t understand wrecking other people’s lives, and then kind of just waking up and tying your shoes. So he helped me figure that out."

Photos courtesy Alexi Lubomirski for Harper’s Bazaar

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10 Comments

jackiered 2 years 15 weeks

@7 well said!

jackiered 2 years 15 weeks

@7 well said!

2 years 15 weeks

I'm on the fence with Gwyneth. I have almost always enjoyed her films. I find her to be a very good actress and I enjoy her sit-down interviews on talk shows. She is photogenic, yet I wouldn't say she's drop-dead gorgeous. She has a fierce body for her age and pretty skin but that's about it as far as her looks go. However, what bugs me about her is she comes off a tad snobbish and self-centered. She makes ridiculous claims like "Beyonce is the most talented human" and other stupid stuff and passes them along as if they were fact. She name-drops Stella McCartney, who is completely overrated- not horrible but overpriced and bland and not deserving of all these accolades she's given due to her "friends" and her last name. Gwyneth is kind of a fame-crawler, and I don't like that. She could be totally awesome and just do her GOOP stuff privately and make her movies, carry herself with some silent dignity...like Cate Blanchett or Kate Winslet but she just wants to be in every mag spread and fashion show and whines about not being liked. Tough. Some people have real probs. But keep making the movies Gwyn.

Burkina 2 years 15 weeks

She is talented which is more than we can say for Hollywood at the moment.

2 years 15 weeks

Can't stand the woman. The fact that she is 'friends' with madonna says exactly how shallow she is.

a1stbornunicorn 2 years 15 weeks

So what if she lives a fantasy life, out of touch with reality? I like her and I like subscribing to her point of view. No one forces anyone to read GOOP, you do it out of morbid curiosity. So stop complaining if you don't like what she has to say and unsubscribe.

lickety split 2 years 15 weeks

Dear Gwen, You are a very talented actress. Your kids are darling! You have a sexy husband. You and your mom get along great. Madonna is your bff (beyonce is bff#2). Both of your parents are well respected and you got to sleep with brad Pitt. Guess what, I don't like you. In case you are wondering why (I doubt you really do), here goes; -you don't get that all of the good things in your life DON'T EXIST FOR EVERYONE ELSE. We have financial issues. A blow out every week isn't an option, because 1 in 7 of us live in poverty. We can't go out with our bff's once a week for girls night because we can't afford child care or are working 2 jobs or are simply too tired (we don't have private trainers or maids or nannys, etc. We clean our own toilets). And as for cup o noodles; I would not "sooner die" than let my child eat them. Have a nice day :)

lickety split 2 years 15 weeks

Dear Gwen,You are a very talented actress. Your kids are darling! You have a sexy husband. You and your mom get along great. Madonna is your bff (beyonce is bff#2). Both of your parents are well respected and you got to sleep with brad Pitt. Guess what, I don't like you. In case you are wondering why (I doubt you really do), here goes;-you don't get that all of the good things in your life DON'T EXIST FOR EVERYONE ELSE. We have financial issues. A blow out every week isn't an option, because 1 in 7 of us live in poverty. We can't go out with our bff's once a week for girls night because we can't afford child care or are working 2 jobs or are simply too tired (we don't have private trainers or maids or nannys, etc. We clean our own toilets).And as for cup o noodles; I would not "sooner die" than let my child eat them.Have a nice day :)

jackiered 2 years 15 weeks

agree #1 ---she's over rated over exposed and I wish she'd go home and hang out with her kids. please!

2 years 15 weeks

Wow. I'm sick of seeing her face everywhere. Maybe people wouldn't make fun of you if GOOP wasn't so absurd.