For a long time, I thought my love/hate obsession with Gwyneth Paltrow was unique. She wormed her way into my tender subconscious when I was a teenager and hugely influenced how I conceived of feminine subjecthood. Be cool and untouchable in your twenties so boys will worship you. Land a rock star for a husband and be cool and untouchable as a young, hot mom. Super productive, laudable, and HEALTHY goals!
I'm happy to say that I've matured, and Gwyneth no longer wields the aspirational power she once did. But when Amy Odell sent me a copy of her new biography about Gwyneth, I swan-dived right on in. It's a great read for anyone who's ever felt a single thing about Gwyneth (who among us?!), and I was floored to learn that Gwyneth has maintained a lifelong habit of doing a gag face behind people's backs if she doesn't like/disdains them. Like, in front of others. Wild!
But my big takeaway from the book has nothing to do with snarky facial expressions.