Gwyneth Kate Paltrow is an American actress and businesswoman, recognized for her work in film and television, and as the founder and Chief Executive Officer of the lifestyle company goop. She has received numerous accolades, including an Academy Award, a Golden Globe Award, and a Primetime Emmy Award. Born to filmmaker Bruce Paltrow and actress Blythe Danner, she established herself as a leading actress in the 1990s and early 2000s.