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Gwyneth PaltrowandBrad Falchukhave the hit musical comedy seriesGleeto thank for their love story.
The couple first met in 2010 during Paltrow’s guest appearance as substitute teacher Holly Holliday on the show. At the time, Paltrow was married to her ex-husband,ColdplayfrontmanChris Martin, and theGleeco-creator was married to producerSuzanne Bukinik.
After splitting from their respective spouses, the couple quietly began dating in August 2014, going public withtheir romancein April 2015 at Paltrow’s pal and costarRobert Downey Jr.’s 50th birthday party.
The pair then secretlygot engagedin 2017 beforemarryingin 2018, with Paltrow telling PEOPLE she considered their nuptials herfirst wedding. In 2021, Paltrow called Falchuk “such a special, amazing man.”
From aGleeguest appearance to raising their families together (including a “family honeymoon”), here’s everything to know about Gwyneth Paltrow and Brad Falchuk’s relationship.
2010: Gwyneth Paltrow meets Brad Falchuk on the set ofGlee
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July 2014: Gwyneth Paltrow and Brad Falchuk begin dating
After both Falchuk and Paltrow ended their decade-long marriages, they were spotted together in the summer of 2014. PEOPLE reported that the pair vacationed in Utah in July before going on dinner dates in Los Angeles in August.
April 2015: Gwyneth Paltrow and Brad Falchuk go public with their romance
Paltrowwent publicwith her new beau at Robert Downey Jr.’s 50th birthday in Santa Monica, California, showing up to the star-studded bash together and mingling with celebs likeJennifer Aniston,Justin TherouxandJason Bateman.
May 2015: Gwyneth Paltrow and Brad Falchuk make their first joint appearance
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The couple went to London to support Paltrow’s mother,Blythe Danner, at a screening of her film I’ll See You in My Dreams. They reportedly engaged in some sweet PDA before mingling at an afterparty together.
That summer, the duo also spent time together in Rome, before making their way to the Amalfi Coast and Positano.
September 22, 2015: Gwyneth Paltrow supports Brad Falchuk at theScream Queenspremiere
After the bash, Falchuktweetedabout his romantic Italian “dinner for two” with Paltrow, later telling PEOPLE his new relationship was going “very great.”
The couple took in the historic sights in both places and even haddinnerwithArnold Schwarzeneggerand other famous pals (includingJason Statham) in Austria.
July 11, 2016: Gwyneth Paltrow and Brad Falchuk spend time in Canada
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Falchuk shared anInstagram photoof himself and Paltrow sipping on “martinis made with iceberg ice” in Fogo Island, Canada. He added “#happy” to the scenic shot.
March 1, 2017: Gwyneth Paltrow gives Brad Falchuk a birthday shout-out
Paltrow shared anInstagram selfieof the pair in honor of Falchuk’s 46th birthday, captioning the shot, “Happy birthday, handsome.”
Throughout the spring and summer, Falchuk sharedbehind-the-scenes shotsof Paltrow on hisInstagram, including ablack-and-white photoof Paltrow drinking morning coffee with their pooch Gaucho and more photos from his"My Girl Getting Ready" series.
September 27, 2017: Brad Falchuk celebrates Gwyneth Paltrow’s 45th birthday with “the most Gwyneth pic”
Sharing anInstagram photoof Paltrow enjoying some pizza and red wine, Falchuk captioned the tribute: “This is the most beautiful woman of all time and today is her birthday. We are all so lucky that she came into the world (but no one is luckier than me). Happy Birthday, Love.”
October 29, 2017: Gwyneth Paltrow pokes fun at iconicSe7enrole with Brad Falchuk on Halloween
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TheIron Manstar answered the eternal question (“What’s in the box?"), showing off her hilarious joint Halloween costume with Falchuk and referencing her 1995 filmSe7enonInstagram.
November 2017: Gwyneth Paltrow and Brad Falchuk reportedly get engaged
Multiple reports surfaced that the couplewere engaged, though they didn’tconfirm the engagementuntil January 2018.
Paltrow toldGood Morning America, “We feel incredibly lucky to have come together at this juncture in our lives when our collective successes and failures can serve as building blocks for a healthy and happy relationship.”
They also appeared on the cover ofGoop Magazine’sSex & Love issue, in which the Oscar winner showed off herengagement ringand called her soon-to-be husband the man she “was meant to be with.”
January 2018: Gwyneth Paltrow tells PEOPLE about her wedding plans with Brad Falchuk
The star dished aboutwedding planning, telling PEOPLE, “I’m excited about everything! I’ve never had a wedding before.” Paltrow and ex-husband Martineloped in 2003. “So even though I’m 45, I sort of feel like a 21-year-old,” she said.
At the time, they hadn’t “really started making any formal plans.” Paltrow shared, “It’s kind of fun to talk about with my girlfriends. They send me pictures of dresses — they’re as excited about it as I am. It’s pretty cute.”
March 1, 2018: Gwyneth Paltrow shares a shirtless photo of Brad Falchuk for his 47th birthday
In celebration of Falchuk’s birthday, Paltrow shared a black-and-whiteshirtless phototo Instagram, paying tribute to her groom-to-be. “Happy birthday @bradfalchuk you are the grounding force, the epitome of love and kindness. Thank you for being my beacon,” she captioned the steamy shot.
With wedding plans in full swing, Paltrow and her pals enjoyed abachelorette getawayto Cabo, Mexico, before the couple reunited for a star-studdedengagement partyin Los Angeles. Notable guests includedAniston,Cameron Diaz, her husbandBenji Madden,Julia Roberts, her husbandDanny Moder,Demi Moore,Reese Witherspoon,Steven Spielberg,Liv TylerandKate Hudson.
In May, she toldGood Morning Americaherkids were excitedfor her to marry Falchuk. “It’s a very happy time, I have to say,” she said.
September 18, 2018: Gwyneth Paltrow celebrates Brad Falchuk’s Emmy win
Paltrow shared a behind-the-scenesInstagram photoof Falchuk posing with hisbrand new Emmyafter winning in the outstanding limited series category forThe Assassination of Gianni Versace: American Crime Storyalongside frequent collaborator and production partnerRyan Murphy.
September 29, 2018: Gwyneth Paltrow and Brad Falchuk get married
PerGoop, the pair had “perfect weather, a superlative dinner, a dance party for the ages, and a dress that defies adjectives. Hours later, when the last guest went home and the last champagne flute was cleared away, the day ended as it began — with beauty, love, and two very happy people.”
October 2018: Gwyneth Paltrow opens up about marrying Brad Falchuk
Paltrow shared her feelings on marriage the second time around, tellingMarie Claire UK, “For a while, I thought, I don’t know if I’d ever do it again. I have my kids — what’s the point? And then I met this incredible man, who made me think, no, this person is worth making this commitment to. I’m very much the marrying kind.”
December 4, 2018: Gwyneth Paltrow thanks Ryan Murphy for “unwittingly” setting her up with Brad Falchuk
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The wellness guru delivered a heartfelt speech atMurphy’s Hollywood Walk of Fame ceremony in Los Angeles, joking that he “unwittingly” set her up with Falchuk.
In November, the showrunner told PEOPLE of his famous pals. “They’re both so great. If you met them, you would root for their love story,” he said. “It’s quite a love story, and I’m close to both of them from different periods in my life.”
Murphy added that he’d introduced them, so he felt “a particular ownership in their love story.” He added, “I’m very proud of that.”
January 2019: Gwyneth Paltrow and Brad Falchuk honeymoon in the Maldives
After tying the knot,the newlywedsflew to the Maldives to enjoy a honeymoon and ring in 2019.
“Walking into the new year with a lot of gratitude for all of the wonderful moments of 2018, lessons and joys alike,” Paltrow captioned anInstagramphoto from her honeymoon. “Wishing each and every one of you a truly magnificent, happy 2019. 💙.”
Later, Paltrow toldKelly RipaandRyan Seacrestthat the getaway was afamily affairduring an interview onLive with Kelly and Ryan. “My new husband andhis children, my children, my ex-husband, our best family friends [all went]. It was a very modern honeymoon,” she said. Paltrow said that there was plenty of great conversation with their kids. “It was great, we had such a good time,” she said.
September 2019: Gwyneth Paltrow reveals she’s moved in with Brad Falchuk
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In an interview withInStyleto promoteThe Politician(on which Falchuk served as co-creator and director and Paltrow starred), theEmmaactress shared of hermodern love story: “Married life has been really good. We took a year to let everybody [in the family] take it in and let the dust settle. And now we’re moving in together this month.”
Of Falchuk, shesaid, “I adore my husband. He’s brilliant and deeply kind. I feel like he’s a real equal too. And he pushes me in the best ways. I really like being married. It’s fun.”
September 27, 2019: Brad Falchuk calls Gwyneth Paltrow “the greatest human being ever” on her birthday
Falchuk shared a smileyInstagram shotof his wife nearly one year after their nuptials, writing in his caption, “Today is Gwyneth’s birthday so I’m just going to say it - she’s the greatest human being ever. She’s not perfect - her sense of humor can be a little on the dirty side, she gets very angry at other drivers, isn’t that cheery before her first cup of coffee, considers dehydration to be a character flaw and improperly seasoned food hurts her feelings. Even with all of these imperfections, her gifts elevate her.”
Two days later, she returned the favor in honor of their one-year wedding anniversary, sharing a couple’s selfieon Instagramand writing, “Year one, done.”
January 2020: Gwyneth Paltrow opens up about her new living arrangement with Brad Falchuk
In an interview withHarper’s Bazaar, Paltrow joked, “So our sex life is over. I thought it was really interesting how resonant that was for people. One of my best friends was like, ‘That is my dream. Don’t ever move in.’ I think it certainly helps with preserving mystery and also preserving the idea that this person has their own life. So this is something I’m trying to remain aware of now as we merge together.”
March 1, 2021: Gwyneth Paltrow shares a 50th birthday tribute to Brad Falchuk
“Happy 50th birthday @bradfalchuk I just want to be with you, always, at least for the next 50,” Paltrow captioned abirthday selfieofher andFalchuk.
Days later, she opened up to PEOPLE about Falchuk’sbattle with long COVID, revealing that he had just gotten his taste and smell back nine months after his diagnosis. She shared that she was still battling “a bit of fatigue and brain fog,” adding, “But there’s so many people who are going through it and we’re getting better all the time.”
March 2021: Gwyneth Paltrow opens up about stepparenting Brad Falchuk’s kids
Speaking with Gabrielle Union onThe goop Podcast, Paltrow discussed her experiencestepparenting Falchuk’s two kids,whom he shares with his ex-wife.
“I have two beautiful stepchildren, who are the same age as mine,” the actress said. “It’s funny because when I became a stepmother, when I knew I was going to become a stepmother, I was like, ‘S—, I have no idea how to do this. There’s nothing to read. What do I do? Where do I step in? Where do I not? Like, how do I do this?’ "
She continued, “It’s been a really interesting challenge for me and I love them,” adding, “I’ve learned so much about myself through the process.”
October 2021: Gwyneth Paltrow says that she’s still in the “honeymoon” phase of her romance with Brad Falchuk
“I have a little bit of a blessing that we’re still in the honeymoon phase,” the Goop foundertold PEOPLEover two years after their wedding. “I am really lucky I married Brad. There is just something about us together. We’ve been able to build on all the stuff we’ve gone through in life and create something really amazing. And I’m grateful for our chemistry. That can get you through some tough spots!”
That same month, she appeared onRed Table Talk. When co-hostJada Pinkett Smithasked about “having some of thebest sexthese days,” Paltrow joked, “Yes, but I’m a newlywed, so it’s like I’m cheating maybe a little bit. You know?”
October 2022: Gwyneth Paltrow explains a sweet tradition she had with Brad Falchuk while they were dating
Paltrow often posts"Boyfriend Breakfasts"on her lifestyle site and Instagram. In October 2022, she explained toVoguehow the concept began.
“When we were dating, we started this tradition of me cooking him breakfast every Saturday morning,” the actress said in a video. “I would come up with all of these really creative breakfasts. It was something I put time into every week planning. I called them boyfriend breakfasts.”
She added, “I actually think it’s a strong feminist statement to cook for the people that you love if you want to.”
October 19, 2022: Gwyneth Paltrow says Brad Falchuk “feels love” when she cooks for him
The Goop founder told PEOPLE that Falchuk “loves breakfast” andhis “love language” is her cooking for him. The actress also spoke about how one can be a feminist and still want to cook.
February 14, 2023: Gwyneth Paltrow posts a sweet tribute to Brad Falchuk for Valentine’s Day
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“He’s not on instagram but he’s my forever Valentine💙,” the actress wrote in the caption.
August 30, 2023: Gwyneth Paltrow says it was “really hard” being a stepmom to Brad Falchuk’s kids at first
During an Instagram Q&A, Paltrow opened up about her journey as a stepmom to Falchuk’s kids.
“I did find it really hard at first. You know, there’s no book on this; nobody tells us what to do. And in fact, all of the existing media around what a stepmother is casts us in this evil, villainous light,” she told her followers. “So, it’s kind of like trying to avoid land mines.”
Paltrow added, “But for myself, the minute I decided, and fully embodied the idea that my step kids were my kids and I love them just as much and I gave them the same rules and boundaries, and just kind of whole-heartedly went for it, then the easier the whole thing got. And now it’s pretty great.”
March 1, 2024: Gwyneth Paltrow shares a birthday tribute as Brad Falchuk turns 53
In honor ofFalchuk turning 53, Paltrow shared a photo of the two of them cuddled up on a beach onInstagram.
“Happy birthday @bradfalchuk,” she wrote. “You are my everything💙.”
On her Instagram Story, Paltrow showed off a plate of hashbrowns with fried eggs on top, adding, “Birthday #boyfriendbreakfast.”
source: people.com
