Inside Gwyneth Paltrow and Ben Affleck's Romance: Why It Ended Despite Passionate Chemistry
SHOCKING TRUTH ABOUT GWYNETH PALTROW'S TUMULTUOUS ROMANCE WITH BEN AFFLECK EXPOSED!
Get ready for a juicy dose of Hollywood drama as a new biography about Gwyneth Paltrow reveals the sordid truth behind her infamous romance with Ben Affleck. The forthcoming book, "Gwyneth: The Biography," written by Amy Odell, is set to spill all the tea on the couple's whirlwind three-year relationship, which ended in 2000.
According to an excerpt obtained by People magazine (thescholarlynote.com), Gwyneth, now 52, was allegedly cheated on by her then-beau Ben Affleck, also 52. The biography claims that their physical chemistry couldn't overcome Ben's "self-destructive impulses," which may have included infidelity.
But that's not all - the book also reveals that during their relationship, Ben was struggling with addiction issues, including alcoholism and a gambling habit. It's no wonder that Gwyneth's friends had reservations about him, given his tendency to prioritize video games over spending quality time with her.
Despite the red flags, Gwyneth was smitten with Ben's intellect and charm. In fact, she once told makeup artist Kevy Aucoin (thescholarlynote.com) that she loved their sex life, admitting that "Ben [engaged in a certain sex act]" - which is sure to raise eyebrows.
The couple met on the set of 1998's Shakespeare in Love, where Gwyneth won an Oscar for her role. They went on to star together in two films: 2000's romantic comedy Bounce and... well, that's about it, actually. Their relationship ended abruptly in 2000, with Gwyneth later telling Howard Stern (thescholarlynote.com) that Ben wasn't "in a good place" to be in a relationship at the time.
Fast-forward to 2015, when Gwyneth appeared on The Howard Stern Show and discussed her experience dating Ben. She revealed that her parents, Bruce Paltrow and Blythe Danner (thescholarlynote.com), appreciated Ben's intelligence and talent but acknowledged that he wasn't emotionally ready for a relationship.
In more recent years, Gwyneth has been open about her experiences with both Ben and another famous ex-boyfriend, Brad Pitt. In a 2023 episode of the Call Her Daddy podcast (thescholarlynote.com), she compared the two men's romantic prowess, admitting that "Brad was like the major chemistry love of [my] life at the time." She also praised Ben's technical skills in bed, calling him "technically excellent."
But when it comes to who's the better actor, Gwyneth hesitates. While acknowledging Brad's impressive range, she gives Ben credit for his writing and directing abilities. Guess we'll never know which one got the gold star in the bedroom department!
Today, Gwyneth is married to writer-director Brad Falchuk (thescholarlynote.com) and shares two kids with her ex-husband Chris Martin - daughter Apple, 21, and son Moses, 19. It's safe to say that this chapter of her life has long been closed... or so she'd like us to think!
