Actress and lifestyle guru Gwyneth Paltrow is getting more candid about aging. In a recent interview with StareThe 51-year-old Goop CEO revealed that she didn’t experience the expected anxiety she felt when she turned 40.
“Fifty was great. I was worried that I would feel a lot of sadness or fear because I remember when I turned 40, the anticipation… I was really freaking out,” Paltrow said. “At 50, I didn’t have that at all. I thought, ‘I love my friends. I love my husband. I love my children. Yes, my job is hard. But this is good.’ ”
The Politician the actress continued by adding, “I don’t care what anyone says about me, thinks about me. This is me. I felt like 50 was about deepening into myself. And, obviously, it keeps getting better.”
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In a recent interview with Bustle, Gwyneth Paltrow said that one of her firm principles is to never compare herself to other women, especially those younger than her.
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In the interview, Paltrow said that one of her firm principles is to never compare herself to other women, especially those younger than her. She pointed out that comparisons, especially regarding physical appearance, are futile and counterproductive.
“I will never be able to look like X, Y and Z, especially when I’m 50, 55, 60,” she said. “So it’s like: How do I feel? How am I holding up? Do I like myself? What is my anxiety level? am I strong? I gave birth to two babies and now, for some reason, at the age of 51, it’s as if all elasticity has disappeared.”
She added: “If I look at a 28-year-old model on Instagram and think that’s what my stomach should look like, I’m just going to get depressed. So I really tried to separate myself from that comparison.”
Paltrow also highlighted the societal pressure on women to be constantly busy and overachievers. She mentioned that many women feel compelled to keep up with this demanding pace as if it were a badge of honor.
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Gwyneth Paltrow emphasized that comparisons, especially regarding physical appearance, are futile and counterproductive.
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“We’ve all bought into this patriarchal hook, line and sinker thing that we have to be busy and overperform,” she said. “I’d like to move into the next phase more from a place of discovery and tenderness . . . to let life unfold, as opposed to, ‘I’m not doing enough.’ ”
In addition to aging under the microscope, Paltrow also touched on her relationship with social media, saying her presence is primarily limited to Instagram. She mentioned that although she uses it to stay informed and connected, she often finds herself in a situation where she mutes accounts to keep her peace of mind.
“I wish I couldn’t be on it,” Paltrow admitted, acknowledging the platform’s challenges. “But at the same time,” she added, “you want to have a sense of what’s going on. Then, of course, I need it for work, and they always make me do these stupid things on it all the time.”
Paltrow recently announced the launch of good.clean.goop, which brings Goop skin care, body care and wellness products to Target and Amazon at affordable prices. She said the idea of creating goop products at a lower price point is something she and her team have been working on for a long time. The line, available for purchase on October 22, features six skincare products ranging from $19.99 to $39.99.
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