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Gwyneth Paltrow Says ‘Conscious Uncoupling’ Backlash Cost Her a Film Role

She told Amy Poehler’s Good Hang podcast that a distributor called the project “too hot to touch.”

Overview

  • The interview episode was released Jan. 6, 2026, with Paltrow recounting the episode as she discussed her career and return to film.
  • She said the firing happened soon after her 2014 separation from Chris Martin drew heavy press attention following their use of the term “conscious uncoupling.”
  • Paltrow did not name the film or distributor involved, and news outlets have not independently identified the project.
  • Reflecting on the backlash, she said she understands why people with painful divorce experiences may have felt judged by the phrase.
  • Paltrow is currently promoting Marty Supreme, marking a prominent return to acting after years focused largely on Goop and family.