Transcript: Our cyberchat with Gwyneth Paltrow
Golden Globe nominee Gwyneth Paltrow ("Proof") joined us for a chat session in our forums on Friday, Jan. 13, to discuss what it was like filming "Proof," plus her upcoming flicks "Infamous" and "Running with Scissors." Among the movies up for Oscars now, she loves "The Squid and the Whale," but hasn't seen "Brokeback Mountain" or "King Kong" yet. Who will she vote for at the Oscars? When one of our forum posters asked her that question, she gave a rather firm response. Read on . . .
bmscully: Welcome, Gwyneth!
SoulMusiq: Hi Gwyneth
Gwyneth Paltrow: hi everybody1
Cal: hey gwyneth!
Ruta-1994: Congratulations, Gwyneth on the Globe nomination.
Gwyneth Paltrow: Thank you very much
Tom O'Neil: How did you get involved with "Proof"?
Gwyneth Paltrow: Basically John Madden called me and said he was doing the play in London and asked me to do it. I thought it was such an intriguing play and part.
eviandesire: Gwyneth, you were amazing in Proof. You blew me away. Is it true you didn't wear makeup in the film?
Gwyneth Paltrow: True, no makeup
VSW: Gwyneth how was working with Anthony Hopkins?
Gwyneth Paltrow: Anthony is totally amazing and has a huge presence. He is so powerful and incredible. I felt LUCKY
Cederick: Gwyneth, what's been your favorite movie (other than "Proof" ;-)) this year?
Gwyneth Paltrow: Favorite so far is "Squid and the Whale," hands down
Atypical: "The Squid and the Whale" is an awesome film. Great choice.
Cuculiza: I wanted to ask you how you felt like working with John Madden once again.
Gwyneth Paltrow: I loved working with John Madden. He is so intelligent, both intellectually and emotionally.
mishkaz: Do you consider moving back to America, Gwyneth?
Gwyneth Paltrow: I have never left America!
Jack B. Nimble: Gwyneth, I'm a huge fan of yours and of Cate Blanchett's. I was wondering, if there are any plans to get you two great together in a film?
Gwyneth Paltrow: I would love to work with Cate, she is brilliant
Sugar: What actors do you most admire?
Gwyneth Paltrow: I most admire Morgan Freeman, Kate Winslet, Phillip S Hoffman, John C Reilley, Cate Blanchett
Gwyneth Paltrow: Evan Rachel Wood!
Gwyneth Paltrow: Natalie Portman!
doggy_gonzalez: GWYNETH WAS WINNING AN ACADEMY AWARD AN OBJECTIVE WHEN YOU WERE JUST STARTING AS AN ACTRESS??
Gwyneth Paltrow: I never really thought about it (Oscar) as an objective, but is was a great moment. A bit scary.
VSW: Gwyneth how does it feel to get a GG nod for a movie that clearly means a lot to you?
Gwyneth Paltrow: Feels great to have been recognized! Am thankful to the Hollywood foreign press
PaddyFilm: Gwyneth, How is "INFAMOUS" different from "CAPOTE"
cuppycakes: Gwyneth, you have achieved so much in your short life, do you have any other major goals you would like to fulfill?
Gwyneth Paltrow: I would love to direct one feature and do a musical
VSW: That's cool, Gwyneth.
jackers: I'm sure you'd be great on a musical, Gwyneth. You have a very nice singing voice
NoGutsNoGlory: you´re a great singer... I loved 'duets'
Gwyneth Paltrow: Thanks
Chris325: Question to Gwyneth: What's your favorite performance in film from this year?
Gwyneth Paltrow: I worshipped Jeff Daniels and Reese Witherspoon in their respective films
jurisdoctor07: Gwyneth, would you like to return to Saturday Night Live anytime soon?
Gwyneth Paltrow: Would love to go back to "SNL," but have to wait for Maya to get off maternity leave
Ciro: Gwyneth, what kind of character would you like to play if, say, you were to create your own ideal heroine for a movie?
Gwyneth Paltrow: Annie Hall
Atypical: Any directors you'd like to work with in the future Gwyneth?
Gwyneth Paltrow: Would love to work with Peter Weir and Michel Gondry
Ruta-1994: Gwyneth, what was working with Jake Gyllenhaal like?
Gwyneth Paltrow: Jake is a very sweet guy. Big future
jurisdoctor07: Gwyneth....what was the best piece of advice your mother gave you about acting?
Gwyneth Paltrow: To be true and real and not to be afraid (mother's advice)
Ruta-1994: Gwyneth, would you ever consider branching out into television?
Gwyneth Paltrow: Would definitely do TV if it was the right thing. I was educated, clothed and fed because of TV.
doggy_gonzalez: ARCADE FIRE'S COOL!
ripchord: ARCADE FIRE OWNS MY SOUL!!!
Matty_B: Gwyneth, as an actress, what do you feel has been your greatest achievement?
Gwyneth Paltrow: My daughter is my greatest achievement (cheesy but TRUE)
jurisdoctor07: not cheesy at all
michelle2898: That is so great! Children are great.
SoulMusiq: That's not cheesy Gwyneth. You're a mom, and that's your job.
Ruta-1994: Gwyneth, before you did "Sylvia," had you ever read her poems?
Gwyneth Paltrow: Was a Sylvia Plath fan before film, but even more so of Ted Hughes
eviandesire: Gwyneth, do you speak any other languages other than English?
Gwyneth Paltrow: I speak Spanish and a bit of French and Italian
Moviefreak05: Gwyneth waht did u feel when Proof was delayed for a year? Sad? outraged?
Gwyneth Paltrow: I was not upset when "Proof" was delayed. I was happy to have a break and then have a good film come out
Cuculiza: I've seen you speaking in spanish. LOS MEJORES DESEOS en tu nuevo embarazo y buena suerte el lunes!
Gwyneth Paltrow: si he estado en costa rica es preciosa
Jack B. Nimble: Gwyneth, what do you think of Charlize as an actress, and would you ever do a film with her?
Gwyneth Paltrow: Charlize is very good
PaddyFilm: Gwyneth have you given up smoking
Gwyneth Paltrow: No smoking anymore. Not a good look when you have kids
Moviefreak05: Gwyneth, Can you tell me how is it to take part of Infamous, expecially in Capote's sawdow, is it more hecktic?
Gwyneth Paltrow: I just saw "Infamous." It is very emotional and brilliant.
Matty_B: Awesome. Can't wait for "Infamous".
Atypical: I'm looking forward to seeing "Infamous".
NoGutsNoGlory: gwyneth, what foreign directors do you like?
Gwyneth Paltrow: Alejandro Amenabar, Patrice Lecomte
Moviefreak05: but is it frightening that the film is released after Capote
PaddyFilm: Did you like Brokeback Mountain
Gwyneth Paltrow: I haven't see "Brokeback" yet
PaddyFilm: Jake is great in it
Cal: you must see it gwyneth
jurisdoctor07: Gwyneth..do you get to Vote for the Oscars?
Gwyneth Paltrow: I DO get to vote for the Oscars
PaddyFilm: Are you allowed to say what you vote for
Gwyneth Paltrow: I can't say who I will vote for. It is against academy rules
Mel F: What can you tell us about “Running with Scissors”?
Gwyneth Paltrow: "Running with Scissors" is very good and not your normal film. More on "The Royal Tenenbaums" tip
princess_anya: Have you seen The Dreamers?
Gwyneth Paltrow: Not seen "The Dreamers"
mishkaz: Are you still doing yoga?
Gwyneth Paltrow: Not in shape right now! But yoga and pilates
JazzyGirl71: You look fine to me!
Jack B. Nimble: lol you always look fabulous Gwyn.
Aurens: what do you think of NAOMI WATTS in KING KONG, if you had seen it of course? Thanks.
Gwyneth Paltrow: Havent seen "King Kong" yet either! Very behind the times!
Helena: Gwyneth, what COUNTRY would you like to visit that you haven't visited yet?
Gwyneth Paltrow: Would like to visit Africa.
PaddyFilm: Gwyneth have you ever made a mistake in your career?
Gwyneth Paltrow: I have made a few mistakes, but I wouldn't change them, that is the irony
Jack B. Nimble: Gwyneth, would you ever work on a film directed by Sofia Coppola? I think that would be an interesting match.
Gwyneth Paltrow: Yes, I love Sofia, I think she is incredible
Gwyneth Paltrow: Hey everybody, I have to go. Thank you so much for your great questions and support. Love, Gwyneth
Susan Mayer: bye GWYNETH!
eviandesire: Au revoir!
VSW: good luck!
jurisdoctor07: THANK YOU SO MUCH GWYNETH!!!!
Vincent Vega: Thanks, Gwyneth.
NoGutsNoGlory: bye bye
princess_anya: good luck on monday!




She sounds stupid lol Africa is a continent, the second largest, smoking is not dependent on motherhood, Portman is an awful actress etc.
Posted by: Amy | April 27, 2008 at 11:58 PM
Great job on the transcript, Tom...much easier to read than actually being there! :)
Posted by: EDouglas | January 14, 2006 at 07:17 PM
great editing job tom. thanks for recruiting her and deleting the vampire.
Posted by: teri | January 13, 2006 at 11:21 PM