New Biography Reveals Gwyneth Paltrow's 1990s Rift with Winona Ryder

Amy Odell's new unauthorized biography "Gwyneth" reveals that Gwyneth Paltrow and Winona Ryder's friendship in the 1990s ended on a bitter note after Paltrow suspected Ryder of fabricating stories about being robbed to seek attention. During this period, Paltrow was dating Ben Affleck, while Ryder was involved with Matt Damon, Affleck's best friend, which complicated their relationships. The book claims that Paltrow and Affleck disbelieved Ryder's robbery claims and that Paltrow grew frustrated with Damon for siding with Ryder, leading to a cooling of their friendship. Paltrow allegedly gave Ryder the derogatory nickname "Vagina Ryder" as resentment grew, although neither actress has publicly confirmed this. The biography also touches on Paltrow's contentious relationships with other actors, including Minnie Driver, and details her early career struggles and personal insecurities. Overall, the book paints a picture of Paltrow's complex and sometimes ruthless rise to fame, marked by fractured friendships and Hollywood power dynamics.