Gwyneth Paltrow’s Skincare Advice to Timothée Chalamet Sparks Awkward On-Set Moment
LOS ANGELES, Calif. — In a candid and humorous revelation, Gwyneth Paltrow recently shared an awkward encounter with co-star Timothée Chalamet during the filming of their upcoming A24 film Marty Supreme. The incident, recounted on Entertainment Weekly’s The Awardist podcast, involved Paltrow mistaking makeup for actual facial scarring on Chalamet, leading to an unintended moment of unsolicited skincare advice.
The film, which pairs Paltrow as former actor Kay Stone with Chalamet’s character Marty Mauser, an aspiring table tennis champion, has already garnered attention for its unique storyline. However, it was a behind-the-scenes exchange early in production that captured public interest. Paltrow, known for her wellness brand Goop, noticed what she believed were acne scars on Chalamet’s face and felt compelled to offer a skincare tip.
“I was up close to him, and I was like, ‘my gosh,’ because when I had seen him previously, his skin was always so beautiful,” Paltrow explained. “And I was like, I didn’t realize that he has this scarring on his face.”
The Dune star quickly corrected her, revealing the marks were not scars but expertly applied makeup for the role. “He’s like, ‘Are you insane? Like, this is makeup,'” Paltrow recalled with laughter. “He’s like, ‘I have good skin.’ I was like, ‘I’m so sorry. I’m so sorry.'”
This exchange highlights the delicate nature of commenting on someone’s appearance, especially in the public eye. Experts from the American Psychological Association have long noted that unsolicited advice about personal appearance can lead to discomfort or embarrassment, even when intentions are positive.
The internet quickly embraced the story, with many fans and commentators poking fun at Paltrow’s eagerness to share wellness tips. On social media platforms like X (formerly Twitter), users joked about the Goop founder’s readiness to promote her products, with one quipping, “She was ready to throw Goop on his face.”
Others sympathized with Paltrow’s mistake, noting how convincing makeup artists can be in creating realistic effects. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration recognizes the importance of makeup and prosthetics in film production, underscoring the skill involved.
For Chalamet, the moment was a lighthearted reminder of the challenges actors face when embodying characters so fully that even close colleagues can be fooled. Paltrow’s story serves as a humorous anecdote about the pitfalls of assumptions and the importance of context, especially in the high-pressure environment of filmmaking.
As the film’s release approaches, audiences can look forward not only to the performances but also to the behind-the-scenes stories that humanize Hollywood’s biggest stars. Meanwhile, Paltrow’s experience stands as a cautionary tale about the risks of unsolicited advice, even when delivered with the best intentions.
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