American actress received the award for best actress in 1999, when Brazilian competed for ‘Central do Brasil’; After six years of hiatus, she returns to the big screen this year
who won the best actress for her performance in “Shakespeare in love”, shared her reflections on the award. The actress revealed that although she received the prize at 26, this achievement did not bring the expected satisfaction. For her, the Oscar served more as a means of filling a personal void than as a significant milestone in her professional career. “It’s just not as glamorous as it seems.”
In 1999, Paltrow competed for the award with the renowned Brazilian actress, who was in the dispute for her performance in “Central do Brasil”. Despite initial recognition, Paltrow’s career has faced challenges, and she saw her visibility decrease in the following years. Movies such as “The Talented Ripley” and “The Eccentric Tenenbaums” were not enough to keep her in evidence.
After a period of six years away from the screens, Paltrow is about to return to the cinema in 2025. She will be part of the cast of the movie “Marty Supreme”, which will be the protagonist the young actor. This return marks a new chapter in his career, which has gone through ups and downs since the Oscar conquest.
The actress also emphasized the importance of distinguishing between a healthy ambition and the search for external validation. For Paltrow, the pressure for recognition can divert the focus from the true purpose of acting, which must be the passion for art and not just the search for awards.
Published by Felipe Dantas
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