In defense of Gwyneth Paltrow

Love her or hate her, Paltrow is refreshingly honest

Gwyneth Paltro
(Image credit: (Layne Murdoch Jr./Getty Images for goop))

Some celebrities incite backlash via truly awful things like domestic abuse, anti-Semitism, or rape. Gwyneth Paltrow needs only talk about outdoor wood-burning pizza ovens, conscious uncoupling, and $425 cleanses.

Since launching her lifestyle blog and e-commerce site goop six years ago, Paltrow has been the subject of constant mocking and a regular fixture on Star magazine's most-hated celebrity list. Nevertheless, she remains committed to dispensing advice on a well-lived life replete with private trainers, supple leather coats, and artisanal Hampton's brunches. Paltrow just hired Lisa Gersh, formerly of Oxygen Media and Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia, as CEO of goop. She is also launching a goop clothing line.

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Elissa Strauss

Elissa Strauss writes about the intersection of gender and culture for TheWeek.com. She also writes regularly for Elle.com and the Jewish Daily Forward, where she is a weekly columnist.