The
first biography of the undisputed queen
of
the "A" list Oscar-winning actress Gwyneth Paltrow has
lived the life of a Hollywood princess &emdash; despite
her parents' attempts to shelter her from the glare of
the spotlight. The daughter of producer Bruce Paltrow and
actress Blythe Danner, her family moved to New York from
California when she was 11 years old, where she studied
at elite East-coast prep schools. But Hollywood beckoned,
and she returned to the West coast to attend college and
pursue her own acting career.
This
biography will take a close look at those early days,
when Gwyneth was better known for club-hopping with her
pal Emily Lloyd than for her acting talents. It describes
how Paltrow soon grew weary of being a part of the L.A.
party scene, and got serious about her acting when she
performed opposite her mother in the Williamstown Theater
production of Picnic.
Since
1991, Paltrow has appeared in 20 films &emdash; including
Shakespeare in Love, Great Expectations, Emma, Sliding
Doors, and The Talented Mr. Ripley &emdash; and has
become the undisputed queen of the "A" list of
independent actresses.
Despite
all these credits and accompanying accolades, Gwyneth is
more famous for her off-screen love life than her
on-screen performances. Gwyneth Paltrow will offer a
detailed look into her private life, including her
relationships with Brad Pitt, Ben Affleck, and, most
recently, Scott Speedman &emdash; all of which began as
on-set romances. In addition, her family life &emdash;
particularly her close relationships with her father,
mother, brother, and grandfather &emdash; are brought to
life through the words of friends and associates. No
doubt because she was (literally) raised on movie sets,
Paltrow tends to remain aloof around both fans and the
media. But as this book reveals, behind Gwyneth's cool
blonde reserve lies a complex, intelligent, ambitious
woman who has positioned herself to be in the forefront
of Hollywood happenings well into the next
millennium.
VALERIE
MILANO is the entertainment editor at Television
International, a trade publication started in 1956 by Sam
Donaldson.
Ms.
Milano has been a member of the Television Critics
Association since 1991, and currently serves on its board
of directors. She lives in Los Angeles,
California.
$16.95
220 pages
6 * x 9 * inches, paper
20 color photos,
15 b&w ISBN 1-55022-407-7
March 2000
Respectfully From A Great
Friend,
Josie
Cory, Publisher/Editor TVI Magazine
com/gwynethpalthrow
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