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Paltrow Sexes Up Her Image

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Posted: 2008-05-13 13:53:03
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(May 13) - Gwyneth Paltrow wants the world to know that she is not an ice queen -- and she's willing to strip off her clothes to prove it.

In the May issue of British GQ, the Oscar-winning actress and star of the current box-office hit 'Iron Man' takes aim at melting her cold public image with a sultry, underwear-clad pictorial and a remarkably forthcoming interview.

"People think I'm aloof, or old, or that I breathe rarefied air -- that's not me," Paltrow told the magazine.

Perhaps that's why she chose to return to mainstream movies in "Iron Man," playing Tony Stark's (Robert Downey Jr.) no-nonsense assistant Virginia "Pepper" Potts. Paltrow is sexy, witty, funny and even physical -- but never snobbish -- in the role, which should go a long way to endearing her to moviegoers that once may have considered her uptight.

If anything, Paltrow insists it's a lack of confidence from which she suffers. "People came over to watch me in the film 'Emma' and I was like: Oh. My. God. I'm the worst actress ever," she told GQ. "The next day, I was filming 'Shakespeare In Love' entrenched in the idea I was unwatchably bad."

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poohluvshoney03 01:58:43 PM May 14 2008

i think she was awesome in iron man. just b/c she doesn't open herself up to everyone and tries to kiss the ass of everyone who comes along so they'll pay attention to her doesn't mean she's a bad person. she has every right to her private life. did anyone really consider she left the states b/c her HUSBAND IS BRITISH and that she actually wants to BE WITH HIM?! are we so damned snobby that we think that EVERYONE wants to be HERE. the enlightened among us would know that love knows no country. and over there, she doesn't have to deal with our stalkerazzi. i don't blame her for leaving. if i had the money, i would, too. there's more to life then this country. a good patriot is someone who realizes and makes a point to get to know the rest of the world. they also question the powers that be and the status quo. they do what they can to make THE WORLD a better place. sure, it starts at home, but if you can make it a traveling gig, go for it! from the picture i see here, she looks hot 'bari

jandemama 01:21:44 PM May 14 2008

Wow! How nasty some people are! i never cease to be amazed at how low humanity can sink when they feel the need to put down others....the ugly and racist comments (from both blacks and whites) are horrible.....if you don't like her, you're entitled to your opinion, but i think making fun of how a person looks is mean, most of us aren't super models....and not talented? that's a matter of opinion re personal taste in movies and roles, but if you've seen shakespeare in love, the talented mr ripley, and great expectations, i think you might want to rethink your comment that she "can't act" or has "no talent." I'm sure this is mostly jealousy, because she is beautiful, talented, smart, rich, and has family connections....green isn't a good color for you little snots!

It is sad she feels the need to bare most of her clothing, but because she is classy, she will probably do it tastefully, and not show too much skin, there is a difference between sexy and slutty boys and girls! and to

docswim 12:39:33 PM May 14 2008

Who really wants to see her sexed up? I agree... ISH!!!

bdhardwick 12:30:24 PM May 14 2008

I think her topless scene in Shakespeare in Love and who knows what else probably took care of this issue a long time ago.

caap1 09:30:45 AM May 14 2008

If I would have known that Paltrow who's ashamed that she is American was in the movie, I would not have spent the money on it, It's funny that she so called star of the movie (I thought Robert Downey Jr was billed as the STAR and why did they list her name 5th on the list of actors if she is the Star) did a pro patriotism movie, I guess when it comes to money she will put her hatred of America aside

mdavisflynn 09:20:49 AM May 14 2008

The only reason Gwinnie is attempting to change her image is money She was full of herself she insulted the country of her birth. The Brits probably didn't want her either. Let us be so unsophisticated and so uninterested, we don't spend one dollar on her. What kind of nit wit names their child Apple? Nit wits like her, that's who.

clanlindsaysct 09:10:39 AM May 14 2008

she was always 3rd rate this didn't change my mind

whoop24 09:03:58 AM May 14 2008

I was quite surprised at her performance in Iron Man. It took me a few moments to realize that it was her playing the part. I had always considered her a "plain Jane" type of woman, but now....................

robogreen1 09:03:32 AM May 14 2008

gp is not pretty or sexy she is just ugly she is overated as an actress she had never made a movie that made any money or generated an interest in her shee is bhahahhahaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa

kiddoc2g 09:01:26 AM May 14 2008

I think She is just fine there's nothing wrong with her. Everyone needs to get off of her back she is a very sweet and genuine person( from what I've seen) I mean sowhat If Brits are "sophisticated" that means "old "America is young and Hip so I take no offense to that neither should anyone else..

sharptailguy 08:58:35 AM May 14 2008

ISH!!!

richie247432605 08:58:27 AM May 14 2008

she is beautiful but she's also about as sexy as AIDS

hbssl 08:55:46 AM May 14 2008

LETS SEE THE PICTURES

nettybear74 08:53:33 AM May 14 2008

i absolutey cannot stand this woman. She's about as sexy as my iron.

repkress 08:50:48 AM May 14 2008

You know she is still trying to undo the comments she made regarding the British being so much more interesting and sophisticated than the US. She lost major ground in those comments.

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