I used to wonder how a superficial narcissist like Gwyneth Paltrow could be the daughter of someone so cool and seemingly reasonably like Blythe Danner. But as I see more of their dynamic and as we hear more from Blythe about her daughter, I’m starting to understand it a little bit more. Blythe was the first person puffing up her daughter. Blythe was the first one telling Gwyneth that everything she did was wonderful, the best, the most amazing and that if anyone ever disagreed, they were just jealous. Jealous of all of Gwyneth’s “accomplishments” (most of which were handed to her on silver platter – how gauche). So, Blythe has a new interview with People Magazine and she literally spends the whole time talking about how Gwyneth is the most amazing person in the world and we’re all just jelly h8rs.

People are overwhelmed Goop: “I just think maybe people are overwhelmed. They can’t understand how people could be so good at so many things. Not only is Gwyneth one of the most brilliant actresses in the world – and I really am hoping she will do more of it when the kids get older – but she is a successful businesswoman and she is a good cook. I think all of that overwhelms some people. I’m really proud of her. She handles herself well.”

She’s happy that Goop & Chris Martin get along: “They are so smart and good as parents. They work hard at it. I am really proud of them. The kids come first. They are terrific.”

On Chris: “He’s a good kid. He’s great. I’m very lucky with all of my in-laws.”

Gwyneth is frisky? “My daughter is also frisky. She likes to say what she wants to say. I think it’s great. That’s one of the things I’m saying about getting older. I feel more liberated. I wasn’t that way when I was younger. I’m glad to see that Gwyneth is strong. She can take it. You have to be thick-skinned to be in our business.”

[From People]

We can debate about Gwyneth’s acting skills – I don’t think she’s the best but she’s actually not the worst – but can we all agree that only Gwyneth’s mother would describe Goop as “one of the most brilliant actresses in the world”? Even in Gwyneth’s heyday (the ‘90s), she was never considered a particularly brilliant actress. As for her successful business… I would like to see the receipts on Goop.com and all of Gwyneth’s business dealings, but the last time I checked (last year), Goop.com was thousands of dollars in debt. But sure, she can cook.

Also: “frisky”? Gwyneth can be opinionated and strong, but “frisky”?

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