At the same time, though, it’s that classic thing where women feel like they’re not allowed to admit they consider themselves attractive (or funny, or smart, or cute, or sexy, or badass, or...). Like, God forbid that I might imply I’m not properly ashamed of my body like any respectable woman would be!
I think she legitimately believes she’s still thin and beautiful not because of luck and genetics but because of her strict adherence to a grueling regimen of pseudoscientific nonsense.
Because she wants to believe she’s a self-made woman rather than Blythe Danner’s daughter.
She is literally telling people that the response to Goop is because people are jealous that she’s so pretty and successful. Her complete lack of introspection amazes me. No, Gwynnie- People are pushing back because you are insufferable and think you are superior and therefore qualified to tell other people how you…
And both, at least lately, doing actual harm and not owning that. At least Gwyneth has some actual talents though. Ivanka is more ferret-faced and conniving (daddy’s little bagman), Gwyneth more insufferable.
“I take umbrage. I refuse to be the ashes.” I don’t think anyone expected that master-class level from her
Tangent but opportunity to vent: In 2001 I was on a first date — a confident, successful, and very heavy woman with a smart, attractive man at my side — when the trailer for Shallow Hal appeared on the screen. A couple minutes of people almost gagging at the idea of a (heavy, sloppy) guy falling for a fat girl,…
I met a friend of a friend at a party years ago who met Gwyneth at a PR event and lightly complemented her and simply got the “Eyeball head-to-toe, roll your eyes, and do the snotty half-smile routine before turning your back” routine.
Good question. On one hand, I think Gwyneth is definitely a smart businesswoman who is not above peddling shit she doesn’t use herself if she thinks it’s on brand and will sell. On the other, she does strike me as someone who will do anything to retain her youth and beauty even if it’s ridiculous. Maybe she knows what…
OMG yes. I loved her in “Juno” - her delivery of the “Well, aren’t you the cool guy” line undoes me.
Ahhh “Y’all are just jealous because I’m pretty!”, the last bastion of comfort for people with no imagination to help them understand criticism.
It’s like that one interview where she got asked about Ben’s supposed phoenix tattoo, and she said “Bless his heart”.
Im rewatching Alias right now and I’m remembering that she is generally a delight to watch. I really like her face. I know she does a few family movies now and then but I wish someone would give her something more exciting.
Right. What I’m taking from this statement is this:
An actual line from goop: “If you’re plagued by issues like parasites or heavy metals, you might need a bit more than a standard clean eating protocol. Below, some advice on working through more complex problems.”
It’s really an amazing juxtaposition this morning.
“coming off as pissy and petty.”
Butter does not melt in that woman’s mouth, and I say that with admiration.
Garner is a pro, and she’ll always be a pro. Don’t come for Jen unless she sends for you, is what I’m saying. Seriously, that’s how you hit back at something without coming off as pissy and petty.