Jennifer Lopez Once Said Gwyneth Paltrow Got Movie Offers Only Because She Was Brad Pitt’s GF

Editor's note: This article was originally published on August 26, 2023. It has since been updated.

The multi-talented actress and singer Jennifer Lopez, also known as JLo, gave candid opinions about other actresses, including Gwyneth Paltrow, in an interview from 1998. The interview, which was published by Movieline, provides a glimpse into the superstar's unfiltered opinions during an important point in her career. The conversation offers a fascinating look at Hollywood dynamics and Lopez's perspective on others in the industry.

Lopez talked about her position in the entertainment business in the interview, calling herself "at the bottom of the A-list of actresses," according to Instyle. When the conversation went to Gwyneth Paltrow, she spoke candidly and said, "Tell me what she's been in? I swear to God, I don't remember anything she was in. Some people get hot by association. I heard more about her and Brad Pitt than I ever heard about her work." 

This seemingly harsh remark seems to imply that Paltrow's romance with Bradd Pitt had a major effect on her career. Paltrow and Pitt were a well-known couple at the time, and their connection was unavoidably covered by the media. It's important to note that Paltrow had already acted in many movies, which received positive reviews and contributed to her rise to stardom.

She acted in movies such as Sliding Doors, the historical comedy Emma, A Perfect Murder, Seven, and Great Expectations in addition to other films. Nevertheless, Lopez claimed that the only reason Paltrow was brought up at all was because of her connection to Pitt.

The interview also revealed Lopez's viewpoint on other actresses. She gave both praise and criticism of Salma Hayek, Cameron Diaz, Winona Ryder, and Madonna based on her observations of their professional careers. It's crucial to remember that the interview was conducted more than 20 years ago when there were differences in the media environment. Lopez later emphasized that her words were frequently misinterpreted and taken out of context.

She lamented the way the media interpreted her statements in a Vanity Fair article from 2011 in which she conveyed her annoyance. “I was so misquoted and so taken out of context, and it’s a sore subject for me,” Lopez said. “I don’t like to hurt anybody. I don’t like to hurt their feelings. I like to joke, so I do that sometimes. What they wrote in that article hurt people. [After reading it] I just sat down and cried for hours.”

Lopez has established herself as an outstanding performer with a strong filmography and a successful music career. She is not only a talented actress, dancer, and singer, but also a successful businesswoman. She runs a successful fashion line, beauty line, and an alcohol brand in addition to having several chart-topping records and prominent roles in big-budget films.