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Emma (1996)
“The happiest thing in the world is a match well made.” And although a career in acting may not have been the match for Paltrow, she impeccably brought to life Jane Austen’s cleverly meddlesome character, British accent and all.
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Shakespeare in Love (1998)
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The Talented Mr. Ripley (1999)
InThe Talented Mr. Ripley,Paltrow found herself in a more sinister, psychological thriller – taking on the role of Marge Sherwood, the hopelessly in-love fiancé of Dickie Greenleaf (Jude Law) who was swept up in the horrifying reality than unfolded around her.
04of 07The Royal Tenenbaums (2001)James Hamilton/Touchstone/Kobal/REX/ShutterstockIn Wes Anderson’s eccentric, indie film, Paltrow introduces fans to Margot Tenenbaum: an adopted child prodigy who, along with her two brothers (also child prodigies), find themselves struggling in their adulthood.
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The Royal Tenenbaums (2001)
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In Wes Anderson’s eccentric, indie film, Paltrow introduces fans to Margot Tenenbaum: an adopted child prodigy who, along with her two brothers (also child prodigies), find themselves struggling in their adulthood.
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Sliding Doors (1998)
Maybe in a parallel universe, Paltrow would have found her true calling sooner rather than later, but in this film she stars as Helen, a public relations executive who gets fired from her job, and in one scenario she misses her train, but in another she doesn’t. Each lead to a completely different outcome that leaves Paltrow navigating heartache and new beginnings.
06of 07Country Strong (2011)Snap Stills/REX/ShutterstockInCountry Song,we find thatPaltrow can sing, too. Caught in a tangled web of alcoholism, love affairs and her struggling music career, she gives a moving performance as Kelly Canter, a character unlike any she’s done before.
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Country Strong (2011)
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InCountry Song,we find thatPaltrow can sing, too. Caught in a tangled web of alcoholism, love affairs and her struggling music career, she gives a moving performance as Kelly Canter, a character unlike any she’s done before.
07of 07Iron Man SeriesMarvel/Paramount/Kobal/REX/ShutterstockHer performance as Pepper Pots just about stole the show in the movie. Iron Man, who? Paltrow commanded her role as Pots, embracing her character emotionally and physically.
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Iron Man Series
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Her performance as Pepper Pots just about stole the show in the movie. Iron Man, who? Paltrow commanded her role as Pots, embracing her character emotionally and physically.
source: people.com
