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At LA Times Roundtable, Paltrow Says She Deleted Instagram as Lopez Describes Being a "Lightning Rod"

Their exchange underscores a growing emphasis on setting boundaries to protect mental health in the social-media era.

Overview

  • The Los Angeles Times’ The Envelope 2025 Oscar Actresses Roundtable, published Dec. 16, featured Gwyneth Paltrow, Jennifer Lopez, Emily Blunt, Tessa Thompson, Elle Fanning and Sydney Sweeney.
  • Paltrow said she tries to never read anything about herself and confirmed she deleted Instagram to avoid exposure to harsh commentary.
  • Lopez said she avoids reading film reviews yet still hears feedback, joking with Paltrow about stumbling on negativity that makes you “want to die.”
  • Lopez described herself as a longtime “lightning rod for nice things and a lot of negativity,” crediting a strong sense of self for helping her tune out public noise.
  • Both reflected on backlash tied to career pivots—Paltrow’s move into Goop and Lopez’s shift into music—while Blunt endorsed social-media breaks and Sweeney admitted disconnecting is difficult.