Hollywood's New and Old Stars Share Their Journeys

Two Hollywood Actors Share Insights on Career, Cinema, and Life

A Chat Between Two Generations

Jacob Elordi, the rising star, and Gwyneth Paltrow, the seasoned actress, recently sat down to discuss their experiences in Hollywood.

Jacob Elordi: The Rising Star

Elordi, known for his roles in Euphoria and The Kissing Booth, shared his experience playing the creature in Guillermo del Toro's Frankenstein. He drew inspiration from his ballet dancer sister to bring a unique physicality to the character.

Gwyneth Paltrow: The Veteran

Paltrow, who took a seven-year break to focus on her lifestyle brand Goop, discussed her return to acting. Her recent role in Marty Supreme felt like a throwback to her '90s films.

The Pressures of Acting

The conversation took a serious turn when they discussed the pressures of acting.

• Elordi admitted that sometimes he feels like saying "yes" or "no" to a movie is a matter of life or death.
• Paltrow, reflecting on her own career, advised him to take his time and make decisions based on who he truly is.

She also shared that winning an Oscar for Shakespeare in Love at the age of 26 was overwhelming and changed her perception of the industry.

The Changing Landscape of Hollywood

Both actors agreed that while the business models and commercialization have changed, there are still artists pushing through and making meaningful films.

• Elordi expressed his fear that movies might lose their currency.
• Paltrow reassured him that films like Marty Supreme prove that cinema is still alive and kicking.

A Lighthearted Moment

In a lighter moment, Paltrow revealed that her children are big fans of Elordi. She joked that she might end up loving him too by the end of their conversation.

Elordi, known for his roles in Euphoria and The Kissing Booth, shared that he always gets comments about how much people's family members love him, but never about their personal feelings.

Love for Cinema

Both actors discussed their love for cinema and the directors they've worked with.

• Paltrow mentioned that she got lucky working with directors like Paul Thomas Anderson and Wes Anderson early in their careers.
• Elordi shared that he was inspired by Heath Ledger's performance in The Dark Knight and realized that acting could be a viable career path for him.