Jennifer Lopez Once Said Gwyneth Paltrow Got Movie Offers Only Because She Was Brad Pitt’s GF
Actress and singer Jennifer Lopez once gave her candid opinion about other actresses, including Gwyneth Paltrow. In a 1998 interview, published by Movieline, the superstar shared her unfiltered thoughts during an important point in her career. The conversation offered a fascinating look at Hollywood dynamics and Lopez's perspective on others in the industry. Lopez talked about her position in the entertainment business, arguing that she stood "at the bottom of the A-list of actresses," according to Instyle. When asked about Gwyneth Paltrow, she allegedly opined, "Tell me what she has been in? I swear to God, I don't remember anything she was in. Some people get hot by association. I heard more about her and Brad Pitt than I ever heard about her work."
JLo on Gwyneth Paltrow:
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"Tell me what she's been in? I swear to God, I don't remember anything she was in - Some people get hot by association. I heard more about her relationship with Brad Pitt than I ever heard about her work" pic.twitter.com/Iwle2URunf
The harsh remark implied that Paltrow's romance with Brad Pitt had a major effect on her career. Paltrow and Pitt were dating at the time, dominating headlines. Contrary to Lopez's take, Paltrow had already acted in many movies, which received positive reviews and contributed to her rise to stardom. She did movies such as Sliding Doors, the historical comedy Emma, A Perfect Murder, Seven, and Great Expectations as well as other films.
Gwyneth Paltrow and Brad Pitt in Paris, 1997 pic.twitter.com/5ymoRI4rtj
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The interview also revealed Lopez's opinion of other actresses. She gave both praise and criticism of Salma Hayek, Cameron Diaz, Winona Ryder, and Madonna based on her observations of their professional careers. It's crucial to remember that the interview was conducted more than 20 years ago when there were differences in the media environment. Lopez later emphasized that her words were frequently misinterpreted and taken out of context. She lamented the way the media painted her in a 2011 Vanity Fair article. Annoyed, she said, “I was so misquoted and so taken out of context, and it’s a sore subject for me." She clarified, "I don’t like to hurt anybody. I don’t like to hurt their feelings. I like to joke, so I do that sometimes. What they wrote in that article hurt people. [After reading it] I just sat down and cried for hours.”
Lopez has established herself as an outstanding performer with a strong filmography and a successful music career. She is not only a talented actress, dancer, and singer, but also a successful businesswoman. She runs a successful fashion line, beauty line, and an alcohol brand in addition to having several chart-topping records and prominent roles in big-budget films.
In recent years, Lopez made headlines for her tumultuous marriage with Ben Affleck which culminated in a divorce. She cited irreconcilable differences as the reason in her August 20 filing. The couple, however, continue to work on projects together and are a presence in each other's lives as their children from previous marriages enjoy each other's company.