Gwyneth Paltrow Reflects on Jewish Heritage During Hanukkah Celebration

The actress joined Noa Tishby to light the menorah and discuss her interfaith upbringing and family traditions.

Gwyneth Paltrow and Noa Tishby celebrated the first night of Hanukkah together as part of Tishby’s #BringOnTheLight campaign focused on Jewish resilience.
Paltrow shared memories of her interfaith upbringing, highlighting the challenges her parents faced when their marriage was considered 'scandalous' in the 1970s.
The actress expressed deep gratitude for her Jewish roots, recounting family traditions like lighting the menorah, eating latkes, and receiving Hanukkah gelt as a child.
She revealed her family's lineage includes 17 generations of rabbis and reflected on her strong connection to her Jewish relatives and heritage.
Paltrow continues to incorporate Jewish traditions into her blended family celebrations, emphasizing the importance of community, love, and light during the holiday season.