In the ’90s, Winona Ryder and Gwyneth Paltrow were known as two of Hollywood’s most stylish and admired friendships. However, by the early 2000s, this seemingly unbreakable bond appeared to fracture, sparking one of the longest-lasting “friend-or-foe” rumors in the entertainment world.
Are Winona Ryder and Gwyneth Paltrow friends?
Their friendship developed during the time when Winona Ryder and Gwyneth Paltrow, both prominent actresses, were at the pinnacle of their careers. At that point, Ryder had already achieved critical acclaim through films like Heathers and Mermaids. On the other hand, Paltrow was rapidly rising with significant roles in Seven, Emma, and Sliding Doors. Living together in New York, this friendship permeated into their respective social circles, with Paltgo dating Ben Affleck and Ryder romantically connected to Matt Damon for a brief period.
In the realm of ’90s cinema, I found myself deeply engrossed in the legend that the bond between us – Gwyneth Paltrow and I – took a turn over the enchanting 1998 Oscar-winning masterpiece, “Shakespeare in Love.” As the story goes, the script of this timeless film sat on my coffee table, which Gwyneth happened upon, fell in love with, and swiftly requested her agent to secure the role. In the end, it was Gwyneth who was cast, claiming the Academy Award for Best Actress, while I, unfortunately, was overlooked for the project entirely.
Despite lingering uncertainty for many years, the narrative has gained momentum following its inclusion in Amy Odell’s latest biography titled “Gwyneth: The Biography.” As per excerpts from People, it appears that Ryder showed enthusiasm for the role, although no official film offer was extended to her.
The book suggests that at first, Paltrow turned down the script for the role, but eventually took it up. After their disagreement, Paltrow is said to have told her friends that Ryder spread the rumor about stealing the script – a claim she later refuted in 2015 on The Howard Stern Show, referring to it as an “urban legend.
In 2009, I found myself right smack dab in the middle of a stir when Paltrow shared her Goop newsletter, expressing joy over misfortunes that befall folks I’m not exactly fond of – no specific names mentioned, but it sure felt like a jab at Ryder. The cryptic nature of her words only fueled the speculation.
After that point, neither Winona Ryder nor Gwyneth Paltrow have made any public statement to indicate they’ve reconciled or clarified the details of their rift. However, various interviews and written accounts seem to imply that the friendship, which was prominent in 90s Hollywood, has been over for quite some time.
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2025-07-25 10:41