Gwyneth Paltrow has made her long-awaited return to the big screen after a six-year break, choosing to take on a role in Marty Supreme at a time when her children had just left for college. The 53-year-old actress described the timing as almost perfect, allowing her to explore a new professional chapter while remaining close to her family.
Filming the movie in New York proved ideal for Paltrow, as it enabled her to portray a glamorous character while staying nearby her children, Apple, 21, and Moses, 19, during their transition into college life. Speaking to Extra, the Oscar-winning actress admitted she had not strongly felt the urge to return to acting, but the opportunity to work with filmmaker Josh Safdie was too intriguing to ignore.
The Shakespeare in Love star explained that entering an “empty nest” phase encouraged her to try something new without straying far from her role as a mother. She described the experience as “serendipitous,” saying the combination of timing, location, and creative opportunity simply fell into place.
Paltrow’s return to the spotlight also sparked headlines after paparazzi photos showed her kissing her 29-year-old co-star, Timothée Chalamet, during filming. The actress revealed that her daughter found the moment empowering, calling it “bad-ass,” while her son reacted with visible shock.
At the Marty Supreme premiere in Los Angeles, Paltrow shared another humorous family moment, revealing that Moses covered his eyes during her intimate scenes. She recalled a similar experience involving her grandfather at the premiere of Shakespeare in Love, highlighting how such moments come with the territory of being part of a show-business family.
Reflecting on the experience during an appearance on Late Night With Seth Meyers, Paltrow said she tried to prepare her son for the scenes, though it was not an easy conversation. Looking back, she laughed at the blend of career, family, and the occasionally awkward realities of parenting in Hollywood.