In 1998, Paltrow appeared in “Shakespeare in Love” alongside Joseph Fiennes.
Directed by John Madden, Paltrow portrayed Viola De Lesseps, a role originally meant for Julia Roberts.
The actor explained that winning an Oscar is not all it’s chalked up to be.
She added, “And where are you supposed to go?
Paltrow told Cooper that she wouldn’t change anything about her Oscar victory.
However, she did note that she felt that the media subsequently turned on her after her big win.
It was just this totally overwhelming moment, and, you know, I was 26.”
Gwyneth explained that this situation led her to become closed off from the public and the media.
Her father later died from cancer in 2002.
Nevertheless, Paltrow still has a fondness for “Shakespeare in Love.”
In 2019, she spoke toVarietyto commemorate the 20th anniversary of her Oscar win.
Paltrow told the publication that the film’s success can be attributed to its screenplay.
