Gwyneth Kate Paltrow is a waifer thin, delicate beauty, is a consummate professional and a highly skilled actress who appears to possess everything necessary to achieve super stardom. She was born in Los Angeles, California on September 28th, 1973 into a family that is no stranger to the entertainment business. Her mother is the award-winning actress Blythe Danner and her father is Bruce Paltrow, a successful producer with programs such as "St. Elsewhere" and "The While Shadow."

Gwyneth and brother, Jake, spent most of their childhood in the city of angels but moved to New York City when she was 11. She later enrolled at the Spence School where she graduated. She then returned to the west coast to enroll at the University of California in Santa Barbara to study Art History, but she realized that she lacked the commitment to her studies and withdrew.

Although her father encouraged her to go back to school, Gwyneth decided to pursue a career in acting which began with a moving performance in the Williamstown Theatere production of "Picnic" where she starred alongside her mother. Her first audition landed her debut into film in 1991’s "Shout" with John Travolta. Then she had a chance meeting with Steven Spielberg which resulted in the role of "Young Wendy" in "Hook". But it wasn’t until her remarkable performance in "Flesh & Bone" in 1993 that really launched her career.

In 1995 she was cast opposite Brad Pitt in "Seven". The pair started a highly publicized romantic relationship off stage that made Gwyneth well known through her wildly famous lover. Emerging quickly from her boyfriend’s shadow, she accepted roles in "Moonlight & Valentino" and "The PallBearer," along with an astounding performance in "Emma." The couple eventually were engaged but in 1997 mutually agreed to break off their 2 ½ year affair.

Her most famous role to date is that of Viola in "Shakespeare in Love" (1998). Her brilliant performance and mastering of the English accent earned Gwyneth the Oscar for Best Actress. Look for her in two movies due out this year "Bounce" & "Duets."