Praise for the New York Times bestseller Anna: The Biography “Odell’s insights...are
fascinating.” — The New York Times “A wonderful romp through Wintour’s world: couture at
its juiciest.” — The Washington Post New York Times bestselling author Amy Odell takes
readers inside the world of one of the most influential and polarizing celebrities of the
modern era—complete with exclusive new stories about her childhood acting career romances
and her lifestyle brand Goop. Love her or hate her Gwyneth Paltrow has managed to stay on
the A-list her influence spanning entertainment fashion and the modern wellness industry.
Gwyneth was born to parents viewed as Hollywood royalty and that immense privilege turned her
into a target of backlash when at just twenty-six she won an Oscar. Rather than cave in to
criticism she leveraged the attention for valuable endorsement deals and film roles
eventually founding her controversial wellness and lifestyle company Goop. Over the decades
she has participated in countless carefully managed interviews but the real Gwyneth—the basis
of her motives desires strengths faults and vulnerabilities—has never been fully revealed
until now. Based on exclusive conversations with more than 220 sources including close current
and former friends and colleagues this deeply researched biography provides insight and
behind-the-scenes details of her relationships family friendships iconic films and tenure
as the CEO of Goop. Gwyneth offers the fascinating definitive look at how Paltrow rose to
prominence stayed in the limelight and shaped culture—for better or worse—for so long.
