Overview

• Gwyneth: The Biography, due July 29, 2025, chronicles the actress’s private life and relationships based on extensive firsthand accounts.
• The book reveals that Paltrow’s long-standing friendship with Madonna ended after the singer’s outburst toward her daughter Lourdes Leon at a private island dinner.
• Chris Martin described Madonna’s conduct at that meal as “horrible,” a confrontation that led Paltrow to sever ties in 2010.
• Odell attributes Paltrow’s 1997–2000 romance with Ben Affleck to his struggles with alcoholism, gambling and alleged infidelity.
• The biography offers the most comprehensive look yet at Paltrow’s journey from her Oscar win in 1999 to founding her lifestyle brand Goop.