Gwyneth Paltrow Yearbook Lists Obesity As Biggest Fear

A new biography reveals that Gwyneth Paltrow's high school yearbook listed "obesity" as her biggest nightmare, highlighting her long-standing struggles with body image. The biography, based on extensive interviews and sources, notes that this fear was publicly marked by yearbook editors at her elite private school, Spence, and has influenced her adult wellness practices. Paltrow’s controversial role in the 2001 film "Shallow Hal," where she wore a 25-pound prosthetic fat suit, also drew criticism for fatphobia and caused her personal distress; she later called it her "least favorite performance." The actress has spoken openly about feeling humiliated during filming due to societal dismissiveness toward overweight individuals and has since expressed regret over the role. Her wellness routines, including restrictive diets and exercise, have attracted both attention and criticism, but she maintains they are personal choices, not prescriptions for others. The biography also discusses Paltrow's evolving diet and lifestyle, including moving away from strict paleo practices.