Gwyneth Paltrow Bets Her Big Screen Return on Co-star Robert Downey Jr. Despite Forgetting Which Movie She Filmed With Him

Gwyneth Paltrow is considering a comeback in Hollywood

Gwyneth Paltrow Bets Her Big Screen Return on Co-star Robert Downey Jr. Despite Forgetting Which Movie She Filmed With Him

SUMMARY

  • The Goop founder mentioned that she might be able to make a comeback if she asks Robert Downey Jr. for his help
  • Despite forgetting her appearance in Spider-Man: Homecoming, the actress mentioned that her Iron Man co-star could help her relaunch her acting career
  • It would be difficult for her to do any acting right at the moment, but she is open to the possibility of returning to the screen if asked
Show More
Featured Video

The Goop founder Gwyneth Paltrow recently made headlines for considering a comeback in Hollywood. Speaking with ET at the 2023 CFDA Fashion Awards, the actress revealed how she took a break from movies to build and cultivate her company. However, now she might be considering reappearing on the silver screen. 

Advertisement
Gwyneth Paltrow as Marvel's Pepper Potts
Gwyneth Paltrow

The MCU actress mentioned that although she is very busy with her job, she might be able to make a comeback if she asks a certain someone. Previously forgetting how she had a role in Spider-Man: Homecoming, alongside Robert Downey Jr., Gwyneth Paltrow mentioned her Iron Man co-star could help her relaunch her acting career. 

Also read: Kevin Feige and Marvel Producer Surprised Robert Downey Jr and Jon Favreau With Two Expensive Gifts After Iron Man Shocked the World

Advertisement

Gwyneth Paltrow Forgot Being In Spider-Man: Homecoming 

Being in several MCU movies, since her appearance as Pepper Potts in Jon Favreau’s Iron Man (2008) alongside Robert Downey Jr., Gwyneth Paltrow has secured her position in the entertainment industry. However, due to her long list of movies under MCU, the actress once went oblivious to her appearance in Spider-Man: Homecoming

Jon Favreau with Gwyneth Paltrow
Jon Favreau with Gwyneth Paltrow on The Chef Show

During the debut episode of The Chef Show on Netflix, Gwyneth Paltrow was speaking with Jon Favreau about the origin of the show and was suddenly shocked to know that she was in a Spider-Man movie starring Tom Holland. Favreau told Paltrow how the idea for his chef show originated on the set of Spider-Man: Homecoming, the actress was shocked to know that she was on set as well. 

We were in Spider-Man together. Remember we were on Spider-Man?” Jon Favreau asked. 

We weren’t in Spider-Man…No, I was in Avengers” Paltrow claimed. 

Remember Spider-Man at the end, and Tom Holland’s there and you gotta walk out of the press conference? That was Spider-Man.” Favreau explained. 

Gwyneth Paltrow
Paltrow forgot about her appearance in Spider-Man: Homecoming alongside Downey Jr

Recalling the whole thing afterward, Gwyneth Paltrow was surprised to be in Spider-Man: Homecoming. Well, MCU actors often forget about their appearances, especially since they are often lied to about their projects. But now, years later, although Paltrow forgot her scene in the Spider-Man movie alongside Robert Downey Jr., she is hoping to make a Hollywood comeback. 

Advertisement

Also read: Matt Damon and Gwyneth Paltrow Both Turned Down $450M Ben Affleck Hit That Got 4 Oscar and 6 Razzie Nods

Robert Downey Jr. Could Help Relaunch Gwyneth Paltrow’s Career 

Willing to focus on her company, Goop, the actress exited her acting career. However, recently, Gwyneth Paltrow made headlines for considering a possible comeback. Speaking with ET at the 2023 CFDA Fashion Awards, Paltrow mentioned how she could make a comeback if she asked Robert Downey Jr. for his help. 

Gwyneth Paltrow as Margot Tenenbaum
Gwyneth Paltrow discussed her Hollywood comeback

Although it might get a little hectic for her since she is entirely focused on her company, Gwyneth Paltrow offered her fans, the benefit of the doubt, about her return to the silver screen. After pouring her energy and effort into her lifestyle brand and wellness empire, Paltrow mentioned she would be able to get her back in front of the camera, with Downey Jr’s help. 

Advertisement

Well, it would be very hard for me to do any acting right at the moment, just because of my job. But, I guess Robert Downey Jr. could probably always get me back. You know, to some degree.” 

Gwyneth Paltrow
Gwyneth Paltrow claimed Robert Downey Jr could help her make a comeback

Working with Robert Downey Jr. on Iron Man and the Avengers movies, Gwyneth Paltrow has developed a friendly bond with the actor. And now, she claimed how Downey Jr. could ensure her Hollywood comeback if she ever wishes to return. Sparking curiosity in the minds of her fans about her potential return, Paltrow went ahead to speak about her company. 

Read more: 3 Major Reasons Why Henry Cavill Could Not Beat Robert Downey Jr With His Sherlock Holmes in Enola Holmes Franchise

Avatar

Written by Krittika Mukherjee

Articles Published: 1458

Krittika is a News Writer at FandomWire with 2 years of prior experience in lifestyle and web content writing. With her previous works available on HubPages and Medium, she has woven over 1000 stories with us, about fan-favorite actors, movies, and shows. Post-graduate in Journalism and Honors-graduate in English Literature, when this art enthusiast isn't crafting your next favorite article, she finds her escapism in coffee, fiction, and the Wizarding World.