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Gwyneth Paltrow

Even actresses that you really admire, like Reese Witherspoon, you think, 'Another romantic comedy?' You see her in something like 'Walk the Line' and think, 'God, you're so great!' And then you think, 'Why is she doing these stupid romantic comedies?' Bu

Gwyneth Paltrow

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Gwyneth Paltrow is saying that when you respect an actress like Reese Witherspoon for serious roles, it feels disappointing to see her in less meaningful romantic comedies. She admires their talent but questions why they choose to act in films she considers silly or unimportant.

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