Key Takeaways:
– Gwyneth Paltrow reveals her admiration for Robert Downey Jr. while choosing him over Beyonce and Brad Pitt as her favorite co-star.
– Paltrow desires future roles with Robert Downey Jr. despite having worked with him on seven Marvel films.
– Paltrow also reminisces about her 1999 Oscars outfit, saying it reminds her of her father.
“A Brother to Me” – Paltrow On Robert Downey Jr.
American actress and businesswoman, Gwyneth Paltrow, has enjoyed a multitude of on-screen pairings in her notable career. Recently, she was prompted to make a choice in a video posted by Access Hollywood. When asked to choose her favorite co-star, the options included Robert Downey Jr., Beyonce, and Brad Pitt. After a small pause, Paltrow chose none other than Robert Downey Jr. who she starred opposite in numerous Marvel films.
“I got to say Downey. He’s like a brother to me,” were Paltrow’s warm words as she picked Downey Jr. Her choice, she said, was based on the time they’ve spent working together, and how the relationship has evolved to be like siblings.
Keen on Working with RDJ Again
Despite having worked for years in the Marvel universe with Downey Jr., it is not enough for Paltrow. Asked who she would prefer to work with in the future, the ‘Shakespeare in Love’ star didn’t hesitate to mention ‘The Oppenheimer star’, Downey Jr. again. “I guess I will say Downey again because he will be mad if he sees this and I didn’t mention him,” she joked.
Iconic Outfit Choices and Memories
The reminiscing did not end with co-stars. Paltrow was also asked to identify her most iconic outfit from a given selection. The choices included her 1995 Jefferson and Paris premier outfit, the 1996 Gucci pantsuit, and her 1999 Oscars look. With nostalgia, she picked the pink dress she wore at the 1999 Oscars. This dress, she added, reminded her of her father.
Praised for Versatility – Balancing Businesses, Family, and Acting
Gwyneth Paltrow is not just known for her iconic roles in films like Iron Man. The interviewer appreciated her versatility in managing her businesses, family, and acting career concurrently. Paltrow, gracious as ever, extended her thanks to all who kept supporting her in her endeavors.
Paltrow and Downey’s Work History
Since first working together in 2008’s Iron Man, Paltrow and Downey Jr. have shared the screen in more than seven Marvel films. Paltrow played Pepper Potts, who began as Downey Jr.’s love interest and ended up becoming his wife.
Their on-screen chemistry and friendship off-screen have endeared them to the audiences. It also speaks volumes about why Paltrow continues to admire Downey Jr. and is open to working with him in future projects.
The admiration is mutual, as Downey Jr. frequently refers to Paltrow as his sister in interviews. This special relationship between Paltrow and Downey Jr., on and off-screen, proves that the bonds formed during producing cinematic magic can be as enduring and strong as family ties.
With fans excited at the prospect of them reuniting on screen, one can only hope that future projects will harness this admiration to deliver movies as exciting as their previous ventures.
