Gwyneth Paltrow Breaks Silence on “Intriguing” Ex Brad Pitt: “Like Dating Prince William”
Of course, Gwyneth Paltrow would compare her past relationship with Brad Pitt to dating royalty—because why settle for mere mortal drama when you can elevate it to Shakespearean levels of intrigue? In a recent interview with *Vanity Fair*, Paltrow reflected on her whirlwind romance with Pitt, whom she met on the set of *Se7en* in 1994 and later became engaged to in 1996. Though their engagement ended in 1997, Paltrow still views their relationship as a formative chapter in her life, one that taught her the delicate art of balancing love and career.
Paltrow, now married to producer Brad Falchuk, described Pitt as a “very intriguing character,” likening their relationship to something out of a fairy tale—or at least a tabloid headline. “Like having dated, I don’t know, Prince William or something,” she quipped. “That’s always going to come up.” And come up it does, because Hollywood never lets a good story die, especially when it involves two of its most iconic stars.
The *Iron Man* actress also shared a revealing anecdote about the pressures she faced early in her career. When she requested time off from a film to spend her birthday with Pitt, an unnamed producer berated her, making her feel “entitled” and “difficult.” Paltrow recalled the moment with a mix of frustration and resignation, noting how power dynamics in Hollywood often silence dissent. “You could already tell that the guy with the power was like, ‘I don’t like what I’m seeing here,’” she said.
Despite the ups and downs, Paltrow and Pitt have maintained a cordial relationship over the years. In a 2022 conversation for Paltrow’s lifestyle brand, Goop, Pitt even told her, “I do love you,” a sentiment that underscores their enduring friendship. Paltrow, for her part, seems to have no regrets about her romantic past, embracing the roads she’s taken with a philosophical shrug. “I almost never go back and noodle about choices,” she said.
And why would she? When your exes include Brad Pitt and Chris Martin, and your current husband is a successful producer, it’s hard to argue with the trajectory of her love life.
Sources: Celebrity Storm and E! Online, Vanity Fair
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