Gwyneth Paltrow Reflects on Her Relationship with Brad Pitt

Gwyneth Paltrow recently shared insights into her past relationship with Brad Pitt during an interview on the Call Her Daddy podcast. The actress revealed that her romance with Pitt, which took place from 1994 to 1997, was characterized by an instant connection when they met on the set of the crime thriller "Seven." She described it as "major, major love at first sight."

Paltrow recounted the time they got engaged in Argentina in December 1996 after two years of dating. She remembered the proposal on a balcony, saying she was thrilled and surprised in the moment. However, their engagement ended after just six months.

Explaining the reason for calling off the engagement, Paltrow stated that she didn't feel ready to get married and had a lot of personal development to undergo. She noted that she didn't fully come into her own until she was 40 and struggled to understand her own instincts and boundaries during her earlier years.

Despite the breakup, Paltrow admitted that she was "totally heartbroken" when they parted ways. She felt like she wasn't living up to certain standards and wasn't ready for marriage. Despite their split, Paltrow and Pitt maintained a close friendship over the years.

Last year, in an interview on her Goop website, the two friendly exes discussed their continued love for each other and the approval of Paltrow's late father, Bruce Paltrow, for Pitt as a son-in-law. Paltrow also joked about finally finding the "Brad" she was supposed to marry when she wed producer Brad Falchuk in 2018.

Pitt and Paltrow expressed their affection for each other during the conversation, highlighting their lasting friendship. Pitt described Paltrow as "a friend" and expressed his love for her, which Paltrow reciprocated.

In addition to her relationship with Pitt, Paltrow also discussed her past romance with Ben Affleck, whom she dated on and off from 1997 to 2000, during the podcast interview. She played a game of "Brad or Ben," comparing the two actors in various categories. Paltrow shared her thoughts on who was more romantic, made her laugh, and was more likely to engage in arguments.

The actress playfully mentioned that both Pitt and Affleck were "good kissers" and had unique qualities. She also humorously noted that she couldn't believe her daughter was listening to the interview.