Gwyneth Paltrow Hates Being Told What To Do For "a lot” of Steamy Scenes With Timothée Chalamet In 'Marty Supreme'

Published 03/18/2025, 12:41 PM CDT

Hollywood often pushes boundaries with daring scenes, but it equally prioritizes actors' comfort and safety on set. In the upcoming sports drama Marty Supreme, inspired by the life of professional ping pong player Marty Reisman, Timothée Chalamet takes on a leading role under Josh Safdie’s direction, alongside Gwyneth Paltrow and Tyler, the creator. However, Paltrow has voiced concerns about certain things.

Paltrow's ideas about being comfortable during moments with Chalamet have drawn attention as Marty Supreme speeds up production.

Gwyneth Paltrow voice unease about intimacy coordination with Timothée Chalamet

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Gwyneth Paltrow’s return to acting in Marty Supreme introduced her to an intimacy coordinator, a concept she found unnecessary after decades in Hollywood. She disliked being guided through staged moments, believing it "stifled" her creativity, she told Vanity Fair. Paltrow and Timothée Chalamet filmed “a lot” of intimate scenes, but she preferred a more instinctive approach rather than scripted coordination. Joking about their age difference, she described Chalamet as appealing, praising his professionalism, polite nature, and dedication.

After years in Marvel films and a Netflix series, Paltrow sees Marty Supreme as her first deep dive into acting since Country Strong (2010). Unsure if she could still tap into vulnerability, she turned to longtime friend Cameron Diaz, who had also returned to acting. Director Josh Safdie praised Paltrow’s magnetic presence. Marty Supreme is set for a December release, and Paltrow’s resurgence is drawing admiration—even inspiring tributes from younger stars like Millie Bobby Brown, whose recent homage left fans impressed and critics scrambling.

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Brown continues to silence critics, recently sharing a British Vogue article titled  "No One Cares How Old You Think Millie Bobby Brown Looks" on her Instagram Stories, thanking them for their support. Her unwavering confidence reflects the industry’s evolving landscape, where actors like Gwyneth Paltrow also assert control over their boundaries—seen in her approach to intimate scenes in Marty Supreme. 

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