that people have forgotten
who Courtney Love is:
Posted on 02/26/2009 1:10:08 PM PST by lewisglad
Gwyneth Paltrow is taking on critics of her lifestyle Web site, Goop.com, just days after The New York Times published an article questioning the site's relevance in light of a barrage of published swipes against its cardio-workout and pizza-recipe content. Also under attack: the site's perceived omniscient tone.
"I think the people who are criticizing it or criticizing the idea of it, don't really get it, because if they did, they would like it," Paltrow, 36, told PEOPLE Wednesday night at a New York City benefit she hosted for Bent On Learning, a non-profit organization which arranges yoga and meditation classes in the city's public schools.
Yet as The Times noted, "many critics find the enterprise fatuous and a bit puzzling." Typical is a query from Toronto's The Globe and Mail: "Why is it called Goop?" its writer asked. "Perhaps 'Any Old Load of Rubbish' and 'Learn From Me, Ungrateful Peasant' were both taken."
Paltrow said she believes some of the barbs simply stem from the fact that she's doing something new and different. "I think that people like people to stay in their 'box' – they like people to stay how they are comfortable seeing them."
'Amazing, Super, Fortunate Life' The Shakespeare in Love Oscar winner told PEOPLE of Goop.com, "There's nothing incendiary about it. I find it really interesting because it's a harmless [news]letter that goes out each week."
With The New York Times asking "why is she suddenly on TV giving dieting and fitness tips, backing a gym, writing a cookbook and an online newsletter full of shopping advice, kabbalistic musings and discussion of the Master Cleanse?,"
Paltrow says she decided to launch the Web site, which carries the tagline, "Nourish The Inner Aspect," "because I felt like I had a lot of really useful information that I was privileged enough to get, because I have this amazing, super, fortunate life."
In addition, she said, "My friends call me all the time to say, 'Where should I go?' or 'What should I do?' And I thought, you know maybe some other people would be interested in it as well, so I started it, and it's doing great
Thank you sir may I have another?
The rest of your post explains the fuss.
Hollywood is an inbred, elitist aristoracy of fame. Inherent in such a system is that your position is based heavily on who you are, somewhat on who you know, but very little on what you do.
Hence, the daughter of Hollywood royalty is herself royalty by birth.
The priority list continues with political correctness, physical appearance and accumulated body of work. At the bottom of the list is talent and acting ability.
I have never though she was the least bit attractive. Rather scrawny and plain. She should develop a better personality.
You remember the episode? I can`t due to probably seeing all those shots similar (in the chair). Clue me in!
“...know the episode (of Star Trek) and the scene...” Yeah. That bothers me too. Talk about a thoroughly misspent life! OOPS! Gotta go. A Wild Wild West rerun is coming on.
I’d hit it.
A couple more surgical procedures and she'll be ready to star in the sequel to 'Team America: World Police'.
No, unless you're considering the entire shell...
The problem with celebs is they really, really believe their own bs. Look at Oprah.
Mario and Bittman are probably both flaming libs, but I’d LOVE to retrace their footsteps in Spain — but definitely without GP! I think the show was a good idea, but Paltrow trivialized the whole thing; after two or three hours on the road with them, she always had to run off to England in a panic to purge, no doubt on the pretense of missing her kids. Did you see her at the Oscars? Looked like she hadn’t eaten a thing since Spain. Fatter people were liberated from Dachau. Ridiculous for a so-called foodie.
The brunet in the series was hot and was not a stuck up whiner like Paltrow. Paltrow ate seafood but was always abhored that the other three were eating glorious pig and lamb. If you are going to do a food show in Spain at least get an omnivore.
Trouble with Tribbles
I think you are correct...I think Gwennies participation as a “foodie” was a “napkin” (like a beard) to cover for her eating troubles.
That said, I think I shall sign up for Goop for ****z and gigglez (well, they do that ‘cleanse’ thing!!!)
Oh, YEA, thanks.
Unfortunately, in this close-up photo, she looks a little like Mortimer J. Snerd of the Howdy Doody show.
Actually, she’s got a nice voice; she sings in a duet with Huey Lewis.
As stated here and from my personal experiences of meeting movie industry acquaintances of our family friends in Beverly Hills and Malibu, celebs take themselves way too seriously!
One of the salesmen at Carroll & Co. in B.H. told me a ‘star’ came in complaining about his linen jacket wrinkling; after an explanation about the qualities of linen, the moron wanted a refund because he wasn’t properly informed prior to purchase...what a maroon!
What did that Twit name her Kid ?? Apple !
When he ain’t stealing from his betters (read: Satriani). Coldplay sucks.
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