The Nerve with Maureen Callahan

Gwyneth Paltrow’s Questionable Choices, Fallout with Madonna, and Fame Obsession w/ Amy Odell

The Nerve with Maureen Callahan

Show Notes

Maureen Callahan is joined by Amy Odell, journalist and NYT bestselling author of "Gwyneth: The Biography," for a deep dive into the life, career, and controversies surrounding Gwyneth Paltrow. The two discuss Gwyneth's transition from Hollywood actress to Goop founder, her controversial luxury real estate campaign in Israel, her relentless pursuit of wealth, and her high-profile friendship fallouts. Then, Maureen reacts to Mariska Hargitay calling out Jamie Lee Curtis for a pronunciation error before diving into a stack of Troublemaker feedback on a long list of repeat offenders.

Amy Odell: https://www.instagram.com/instamyodell/ https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/Gwyneth/Amy-Odell/9781668005774 https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/Anna/Amy-Odell/9781982122638

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