Climbing the Hollywood ladder offers endless opportunities for growth. Take Gwyneth Paltrow, a perennial A-lister and fashion icon whose 1999 Oscar win for “Shakespeare in Love” remains influential. Currently, Paltrow is busy as CEO of her lifestyle brand Goop but is set to break her semi-retirement from acting. Later this month, she will play a veteran movie star in 1950s New York alongside Timothée Chalamet in “Marty Supreme,” directed by Josh Safdie.
This much-anticipated return coincides with Jacob Elordi, who is making waves as Hollywood’s latest “it boy,” finding his footing as the Creature in Guillermo del Toro’s “Frankenstein.” At just 28, Elordi shares insights on portraying a classic monster, while Paltrow reflects on her experiences in the film industry’s earlier days and offers advice to him.
Gwyneth Paltrow: I’m thrilled to chat! My kids are envious; my son admires you, and my daughter has a crush on you. I might end up feeling the same!
Jacob Elordi: That’s a common reaction, everyone mentions how their mothers or daughters like me, but never that they do!
Paltrow: I adore your work in “Euphoria.” My kids warned me not to watch it, but you’re fantastic in that show.
Elordi: I appreciate it! Was it concerning as a parent? It feels so extreme, not easily relatable.
Paltrow: I wasn’t alarmed; my kids weren’t heading in those directions. They recognized certain relatable aspects related to relationships and social media.
Elordi: I just wrapped filming a new season, and it has a different tone.
Paltrow: Has your character developed more kindness?
Elordi: I believe so, though you never can tell. I was familiar with “Uncut Gems”—its boldness blew me away. What about you?
Paltrow: I had stepped back from cinema for a while, not knowing the new talent. But “Uncut Gems” was impressive, showcasing Josh Safdie’s unique vision. I was fortunate to work with many influential filmmakers early on, including Paul Thomas Anderson and Wes Anderson, and “Marty Supreme” lets me revisit that charming environment from the ‘90s.
