By some accounts, Gwyneth Paltrow spent Father’s Day with the father of her children, her ex-husband Chris Martin. It wouldn’t have surprised me at all if we found out that Chris and Goop and their kids were going on another luxury vacation as a family, but it did seem like Gwyneth flew to England last week to be with Chris, and probably bring the kids to him for the holiday. Then they stayed in London throughout the weekend. I’m sort of shocked that Gwyneth didn’t try to drag Chris’s maybe-girlfriend into the process as well.
Anyway, Goop posted the above Instagram with this nice message: “Nothing like father/daughter love. Happy Father’s Day to you, CAJM. Here is to all the engaged and present fathers, you create a backbone for society. We honor you all today.” Are fathers the backbone of society? I’ve heard mothers described that way and I’ve heard the nuclear family described that way, but fathers specifically? I’m nitpicking, I know, but the wording legitimately seemed odd to me. And I guess Moses’ relationship with Chris doesn’t count!
Gwyneth also posted a throwback photo of her dad, the late Bruce Paltrow, with this note: “A friend once said to me right after my father died, ‘everyone has a father, but not everyone has a daddy.’ Brucie, you were both. To say that I miss you is an understatement. Happy Father’s Day to you, wherever you are. You were the best of the best.” She really does miss her dad.
Last thing – many of you didn’t care that there was a report that Gwyneth was dumping her jumpoff/boyfriend Brad Falchuk. Some of you pointed to this blind item about a guy who dumped his girlfriend though, and the blind item sounded a lot like Goop and Brad. Well, long story short, Brad Falchuk was seen out on a date with a “mystery brunette.” Yeah, Brad and Goop are probably over. But did he dump her or did she dump him?
Photos courtesy of Instagram, Fame/Flynet.
I have nothing but admiration for the way Gwynneth and Chris co-parent as separating and now divorced parents. Their children feel safe and loved and see their parents are still family even though divorced now. That is so important as these kids go into their teens and life in general as you grow up. Due to how one ex-spouse acts, that’s not always possible. But I think these two have managed to do that when I’m sure it’s not always easy.
I won’t nitpick what she said. It was just a nice comment about fathers. I would hate for everything I said to be dissected when making a nice comment or gesture.
Yeah I agree.. That is an adorable picture
Not to be a negative c**t but that’s easy to do when you barely spend time together while married. He went on 5 major world wide tours while they were married and from all other reports they barely hung out while he was home. It fascinates me how they were so “private” while they were married but now are papped every other day and supplement that with instgram posts of their kids.
She obviously loved her father very much. perhaps the focus on Apple/Chris is her way of thinking about what her dad meant to her.
I always go the impression that she was never that close to her mother. That perhaps they became closer after the death of her father. Maybe Blythe felt needed more after Bruce dies. She has been more vocal about Gwyneth in support.
also did she do something similar on Mother’s Day. I’ve never been to her Goop site so just wondering if she posted something similar to honor her mother or Mothers in general
I don’t have a good opinion about her, but this is really admirable! Props to them!
Apple looks so much like her mother!
That’s a lovely picture of Chris and his daughter.
I can’t stand Goopy but I agree, they seem to be putting their children first.
I have no issue with her wording. The MRA has politicized the issue, but that shouldn’t stop us from honoring fathers and father figures.
I don’t like her at all, but she truly loved her dad. I don’t believe 99% of the crap she says, but I do believe that. Also, she has NEVER stopped trying to get Chris back.
She’s right and as pretentious as she may be I respect her for how she amicably and respectfully co parents with her ex. That shows that she is a fair person who puts her children’s security, happiness and well being first.
Kelly Rutherford is what happens when people believe that one parent is irrelevant. Children should have full access to the love of both parents where possible because it is important.
This was nice and they are both good parents.
All I’m going to say is she is fortunate to have had these strong father figures in her life. She’s lucky.
She was just trying to say something nice about her children’s father. Can we take some things at face value and not nitpick and analyze everything to death?
Poor Gwyneth. Even on Father’s Day trying to celebrate her late dad and ex hubby, people still peeing on her
I am SURE he dumped her.
As far as fathers go – the BACKBONE of society? What about the mothers?
this is all about HEr dad.
Mine was awful. Just awful. Been very hard watching all these photos stream by of happy kids and happy fathers.
OUr PARENTS can provide the backbone of society, but many do not. Goop lives in an idealized world where everything is coming up roses.
I think it’s cool she’s taking a moment to honor the men who influenced her life and her children’s lives. I also like her shoutout to men who are active in their child’s life b/c, yes, that presence does make a differnence. She is presenting a positive message from her world view. I don’t know why this is being crapped on.
Bitter much? She did parse her statement by saluting “engaged and present” fathers. She is not talking about ALL fathers. My 82 year old father is and was the backbone of our family. There are wonderful fathers out there and they should be recognized. Studies say that the most important indicator that a woman will be successful is the strong father daughter bond. Let’s acknowledge their importance. Acknowledging a father is no slight on the mother.
Ha!…Holly got dumped by Falchuck who finally recognized her for what she is…a nasty control freak.