Gwyneth Paltrow on Business Backlash & Family Life After Divorcing Chris Martin in 'Glamour'

Gwyneth Paltrow is unapologetic about the decisions she's made and the career paths she's chosen to take. The actress graces the March 2016 cover of Glamour, where she opens up about actresses receiving backlash for exploring other business endeavors, family life after divorcing Chris Martin, and why she feels so comfortable in her skin.

Kicking off her lengthy film career in 1991, Paltrow is most recognized for her work in notable projects like Seven (1995), Shakespeare in Love (1998), The Talented Mr. Ripley (1999), The Royal Tenenbaums (2001), Proof (2005), and the Iron Man movie franchise (2008-2013). Taking advantage of all her talents, Paltrow has dabbled in music and wrote several books about healthy eating and easy family recipes.

The 43-year-old California native started Goop as a friendly lifestyle newsletter nearly eight years ago, the company has since transformed into a global success. It has even attracted potential collaboration opportunities with Stella McCartney and Valentino.

Despite the company's accomplishments, Paltrow has often times received backlash for it and for stepping outside of her acting career. Paltrow voiced her discomfort on the criticism female entrepreneurs (like Jessica Alba and Reese Witherspoon) are subjected to versus their male counterparts.

“I think it’s appalling," Paltrow told Glamour. "And the worst part of it is how [critics] try to pit us against each other. The energy could not be more opposite. We help each other; we consult each other I think we’re in the midst of creating a new archetype of a woman, and we’re gonna get there," Paltrow added. "I’m a sexual being and a powerful woman and entrepreneur. I’m all of those things. We now realize that we have permission to be everything.”

Her business plans didn't stop there. She is now the creative director of Juice Beauty after working on an organic line of makeup this winter. Paltrow will also kick off a new venture with Goop, as she prepares to launch their fist skincare line called Goop Skincare. Her staff is predominantly made up of women, with hopes that young girls believe they can become a CEO, mother, and a sexual being.

The mother of two, 11-year-old daughter Apple and nine-year-old son Moses, has managed to balance celebrity life, running her own businesses, and taking care of her family. Paltrow's family dynamic was forced to undergo a major change in April 2015 when she filed for divorce from Coldplay frontman, Chris Martin. Despite their marital separation, the two have a firm grasp on "conscious uncoupling" and refers to Martin as a "great ex-husband."

"We spend a lot of time together," Paltrow said. "He's been away for two weeks [promoting his album]. Last night he got in at midnight and slept here so he could surprise the kids in the morning, we could all have breakfast, and he could take them to school. We're still very much a family, even though we don't have a romantic relationship. He's like my brother."

Paltrow also revealed she will often times sleep at Martin's home in Malibu with the kids. Spending weekends and holidays together are also very important to them. Their mission as parents was to minimize the impact of the divorce, by remaining active and present in their children's lives.

Although she would definitely consider getting married again, Paltrow is in no rush. For now, she's enjoying her independence and the excitement that comes along with building a business from scratch.

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