Joshua Goldman
Joshua Goldman
min read · July 16, 2025 · Entertainment

Gwyneth Paltrow's Secret Crush: Hollywood's Surprising Love Triangle Revealed!

Gwyneth Paltrow had eyes for a famous British actor while she was in the midst of her romance with Brad Pitt , according to a new biography; (Pitt and Paltrow in 1996)

SHOCKING CELEBRITY SECRETS EXPOSED!

Get ready for a dose of Tinseltown drama, as we delve into the scandalous past of Oscar-winning superstar Gwyneth Paltrow!

According to the bombshell biography "Gwyneth: The Biography" by Amy Odell, the stunning actress had a secret crush on none other than British heartthrob Hugh Grant while she was still in the midst of her high-profile romance with Brad Pitt!

While filming Emma in 1996, Paltrow reportedly confided to a crew member that she wasn¿t sure about Pitt and 'admitted that she had a crush on Hugh Grant,'l (Elizabeth Hurley and Hugh Grant in 1994)

Can you believe it? The golden couple of Hollywood, making headlines left and right, and Gwyneth was harboring feelings for another A-lister. It's a juicy revelation that will leave fans gagging!

The drama went down during the filming of Emma in 1996, where Paltrow reportedly confided to a crew member about her doubts regarding Pitt. "She wasn't sure about Brad," the insider spilled, "and admitted she had a crush on Hugh Grant."

But wait, there's more! At the time, Grant was still entangled with Elizabeth Hurley, despite his infamous scandal involving a sex worker in 1995. Talk about a tangled web!

Meanwhile, Grant was still in a relationship with Elizabeth Hurley , despite his widely publicized scandal involving a sex worker in 1995; (Grant in July 2025)

After Emma wrapped, Gwyneth turned to her close friend and makeup artist Kevyn Aucoin for support. The poor guy must have had a front-row seat to the drama, as Paltrow broke down in tears multiple times over her troubled relationship with Pitt.

Aucoin didn't sugarcoat it; he bluntly told Gwyneth, "You really need to end this." And, well, that's exactly what happened. The couple called it quits in 1997, with rumors swirling about a possible fling between Paltrow and Sliding Doors co-star John Hannah.

In a 2015 interview with Howard Stern, Gwyneth reflected on the split, admitting, "I wasn’t ready, and he was too good for me." Ouch!

After Emma was released, Gwyneth found herself confiding in her close friend, makeup artist Kevyn Aucoin, breaking down in tears several times over her troubled relationship with Pitt, per Odell; (Pitt and Paltrow in 1996)

Post-Pitt, Gwyneth linked up with Ben Affleck in late 1997. Their rocky relationship lasted until around 2000, amidst intense media scrutiny.

In 2002, she found love with Coldplay's Chris Martin, marrying him and having two beautiful children before their amicable "conscious uncoupling" in 2014.

Even after their separation, Gwyneth and Chris maintained a supportive co-parenting relationship for kids Apple and Moses.

Though he wanted to stay with her, Pitt reportedly felt overshadowed by her success and the spotlight she was attracting and the pair never publicly explained the exact reason for their 1997 breakup; (seen in 1996)

Since 2015, the talented actress has been in a steady relationship with TV producer Brad Falchuk. The couple tied the knot in 2018, marking a new chapter in her love life.

And now, get ready for Gwyneth's acting comeback! She'll be starring alongside Timothée Chalamet in Marty Supreme, set to debut this December 25th.

Stay tuned for more juicy celebrity secrets and scandals on TheScholarlyNote.com!

Since 2015, she has been in a steady relationship with TV producer Brad Falchuk (pictured)