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Yahoo!'s Web Celeb Gwyneth Paltrow Gwyneth Kate Paltrow was born in Los Angeles, California on September 28, 1973 into a family that is no stranger to the entertainment business. Her father, Bruce Paltrow, is a successful producer with programs such as "St. Elsewhere" and "The White Shadow," and her mother is the award-winning actress Blythe Danner. Gwyneth and her younger brother, Jake, spent most of their childhood in Los Angeles. At age 11, Gwyneth and her family moved to New York City where later she enrolled at the Spence School where she would graduate before moving back to the West Coast. She enrolled at the University of California in Santa Barbara with the intention of studying Art History, after realizing she did not feel commited she withdrew. Despite her father's advice to continue her studies, Gwyneth pursued a career in acting which began with a moving performance in the Williamstown Theatre production of "Picnic" where she starred alongside her mother. Gwyneth's first film audition lead to her film debut in 1991 with a role in the feature film "Shout" with John Travolta. A chance meeting with Steven Spielberg resulted in the role of 'Young Wendy' in "Hook." In 1992, Gwyneth accepted a role in the mini-series "Cruel Doubt," where ironically Blythe Danner would later be cast as her mother. Although Paltrow was still aiming towards a stage career with a part in the Broadway production of "The Sisters Rosenweig," it was really her remarkable performance in "Flesh & Bone" that launched her career in 1993. Celebrity on the Web    Gwyneth Paltrow Category    SLIDING DOORS Full Coverage    Other Celebrity Web Sites     Movies Message Board    Search for Acting Jobs   In 1995 her mainstream appeal began when she and Brad Pitt met on the set of "Seven." Her relatively small role received enormous publicity because of the love interest with Pitt. Emerging fast from her boyfiend's shadow, Gwyneth accepted roles in "Moonlight & Valentino" and "The PallBearer," along with a truly magnificent performance in "Emma." Other film credits include: "Jefferson in Paris" opposite Nick Nolte; "Malice," "Mrs. Parker and the Vicious Circle," "Hard Eight." Currently starring with Ethan Hawke and Robert DeNiro in "Great Expectations," and in "Hush" opposite Jessica Lange. Gwyneth's next starring role in 1998 is with John Hannah, John Lynch and Jeanne Tripplehorn in "SLIDING DOORS," in which Gwyneth Paltrow is two Helens on a collision course with fate. Gwyneth portrays a woman struggling to endure an adulterous boyfriend and a career-on-hold; the other a liberated spirit pursuing a bold new life of achievement and unexpected romance. Another UN Production Past Web Celebs: Laurie Plaskin, Andrew Shue, Calvert Deforest, Yasmine Bleeth, Howard Stern, Pamela Lee Anderson, David Letterman, Cindy Margolis, Will Smith, Kate Mulgrew, Jewel, Chris Rock, Rosie O'Donnell, Pierce Brosnan, Tracey Ullman, Fiona Apple, and Kate Winslet. Also check out Yahoo! NY Model of the Month and Yahoo! Chicago Blues Review. Yahoo! and the Yahoo! logo are trademarks of Yahoo! Inc. Copyright © 1994-97 Yahoo! All Rights Reserved.