Why Gwyneth Paltrow Is Ready To ‘Start Smoking Again’

The Goop founder has found herself wanting to go back to her past hobby of smoking after over seven years of giving it up. 

As the businesswoman decides on reopening that chapter of her life, she has gotten candid about her recent battles with anxiety. 

During an appearance on the January 6 episode of Amy Poehler’s “The Good Hang Podcast,” the “Marty Supreme” actress took a nostalgic trip down memory lane, recalling her once-beloved habit.

Paltrow admitted she always enjoyed cigarettes, despite how they contradicted the wellness-focused image she has built over the years. She revealed that the idea of indulging again had crossed her mind before sharing when she would finally give in.  

“You know, I decided when I’m like 87, I’m going to start smoking again,” Paltrow told the host. Poehler laughed and reminisced about their early 2000s days, noting that Paltrow was the first person she heard mention the word “macrobiotic.”

Joining in reliving the moments, Paltrow described it as a “great phase,” recalling eating meals made up of “tofu with brown rice and seaweed” while smoking cigarettes. Poehler jokingly compared the combination to “cleaning your house while it’s on fire.”

Paltrow’s confession comes about four months after she revealed when she last had a cigarette. The wellness entrepreneur shared that it was on the night of her wedding to Brad Falchuk in 2018, a memory she remembers well. 

Paltrow recalled the moment, telling Vogue, “We were redoing our paperwork, and I got life insurance, and it said that if anything happened to me and they knew that I had smoked a cigarette, it would nullify the whole thing.”

She went on to share why she never picked up the habit again. “Because I’m such an [personality type] Enneagram 1, which is like, ‘integrity is everything,’ I never smoked again. I miss it, though,” Paltrow confessed. 

Beyond discussing cigarettes, Paltrow also opened up about her personal life during the podcast, including the fallout of her divorce from Chris Martin.

As The Blast reported, the mom of two recounted that the public reaction to their separation ultimately cost her a movie role, explaining that producers were reluctant to take on what they perceived as drama.

The “Iron Man” star reflected on the controversial phrase “conscious uncoupling,” which she and Martin used to describe their split. She defended the intention behind the term, explaining that it was meant to promote a healthier and more respectful way to part ways. 

While she understands why it struck a nerve, she emphasized that she does not regret choosing a path centered on peace and mutual respect.

Although that chapter of her life drew intense scrutiny, Paltrow is no stranger to public criticism. In November of last year, she spoke openly about the emotional toll it had taken on her.

The “Emma” actress disclosed that for the first time, she now faced anxiety issues, which she attributes to hormonal changes. Per The Blast, Paltrow explained that estrogen dominance has left her feeling “really anxious,” a condition worsened by the pressures of fame.

She shared that public opinion affects her deeply, often leaving her waking up in the morning “filled with dread,” adding that even minor things, such as a negative email about her brand, can hit her hard.