Gwyneth Paltrow, best known for her role as Pepper Potts in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU), recently made headlines when she expressed some disturbing statements about her retirement. The comments implied that she has changed her focus from big-budget blockbusters to independent movies, stressing the fact that money is no longer the primary motivator for her career decisions.
Her career in Hollywood has been characterized by a range of roles that highlight her talent and adaptability. Paltrow has consistently shown interest in a variety of projects, from her Oscar-winning performance in Shakespeare in Love to her appearances in Wes Anderson’s The Royal Tenenbaums. Thus, it is likely that she will not be thrilled about a return to the MCU given that she now favors independent films over mainstream ones and is not motivated by money.
Gwyneth Paltrow Wants To ‘Disappear From Public Life’ Once She Retires
Like many of us, Gwyneth Paltrow fantasizes about quitting her acting job. In an interview with Bustle that was released on Wednesday, October 18, the Oscar-winning actress spoke about her plans for the future after she eventually sells Goop. Even though she is only 51 years old, she has already begun planning her retirement and made a promise that once she stops acting, she
“Will literally disappear from public life. No one will ever see me again.”
The Iron Man star wanted to keep running her 2008-founded Goop lifestyle business for the time being. As CEO of Goop, she claimed to enjoy
“Creating, collaborating, being struck with new ideas, innovating, thinking ahead, strategy, vision, that kind of thing.”
Moreover, Paltrow hoped to sell the business in “a few more years” so that she could concentrate on spending time with her family. The New York Times estimated the value of Goop to be $250 million in 2018. According to the actress, who tied the knot with producer Brad Falchuk, 52 in 2018:
“I could never get attracted to the really rich guy. I’ve always done independent films. Money has never been my thing. It’s never been my driver.”
A Possible Robert Downey Jr.’s Return as Iron Man?
Fans agree that the Avengers will not be the same without Robert Downey Jr.‘s beloved Iron Man after his heartbreaking conclusion of Avengers: Endgame. Despite Tony Stark’s heroic and fitting exit from the MCU, fans can not help but harbor some optimism.
Downey Jr. may have given rise to that hope with his appearance on The Joe Rogan Experience, a podcast hosted by Joe Rogan. The host speculated on the actor’s potential return to the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) as the “genius, billionaire, playboy, philanthropist” Tony Stark.
When the actor, 58, was questioned whether or not he would ever reprise his role as Iron Man after Avengers: Endgame, he responded as follows:
“To me, starting up again is off the table. I feel like I’ve done all I could with that character.”
Downey Jr. also added that for his Iron Man to appear again, there must be a very strong case that connects all the dots:
“There would have to be a super compelling argument and a series of events that made it obvious. But the other thing is, I wanna do other stuff.”
We last saw him as Lewis Strauss in Christopher Nolan’s Oppenheimer, a biographical thriller, also starring Cillian Murphy.
The recent installment of the Marvel Cinematic Universe was Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3. This fall, new episodes of Loki Season 2 on Disney+ and The Marvels in theaters will be released.
Stream Avengers: Endgame on Disney Plus.
