Gwyneth Paltrow Shocked to Discover She Was in 7 Marvel Movies and Says ‘That Can’t Be Right,’ Calls Her Pepper Potts Wig ‘Not Great. Let’s Face It’

Gwyneth Paltrow recently sat down for a career reflection interview with Vanity Fair and was surprised to learn that she has portrayed Pepper Potts in seven Marvel films. During the interview, while re-watching a clip from the 2008 film “Iron Man” which marked the beginning of the MCU, Paltrow humorously commented: “Let’s be honest, it’s not the best wig.

Paltrow stated that making this film was incredibly enjoyable, remarking it seemed akin to an indie production. She explained that throughout the process, Jon Favreau, Robert Downey Jr., and herself frequently improvised scenes. This occurred daily, with many rewrites taking place. It’s unusual for such extensive improvisation to occur on a large-scale action movie. Favreau was exceptionally creative, aiming to give the production a sense of authenticity and focus on character development.

Paltrow mentioned there was no expectation on us, as nobody anticipated it would become something significant. The production company felt they were taking a substantial risk by casting Robert as the lead actor, and they likely thought it wouldn’t be successful. But then it was released, and it completely altered the studio’s trajectory.”

“Paltrow explained that there was no sense of urgency because nobody believed this would become something substantial. The studio saw casting Robert as a leading role as a big risk, and they probably thought it wouldn’t be successful. However, when it was released, it significantly impacted the studio’s future.

When asked if she ever thought she’d star in seven Marvel movies, including “Avengers: Endgame” and “Avengers: Infinity War”, Paltrow expressed surprise and confusion, questioning whether it was indeed true that she had appeared in seven films.

Gwyneth Paltrow frequently trends on social media due to her forgetfulness regarding the Marvel Cinematic Universe, particularly when she confessed that she didn’t realize she filmed scenes as Pepper for “Spider-Man: Homecoming.” When Vanity Fair mentioned “Captain America: New World Order,” the actress inquired, “What is that?

As a cinephile, I’ve got to say, Marvel’s like the most clandestine studio out there! You’d think they’re MI6 or something, guarding state secrets rather than just making movies. That’s why I was taken aback when I found myself in ‘Spider-Man’. They never dropped a hint; no signs, no script even mentioned it was Spidey! It’s all under wraps.

Watch Paltrow’s full interview with Vanity Fair in the video below.

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2025-03-19 20:23