"Shakespeare's in love" brought a nomination for the Oscar Prize and the cherished golden statuette. She did not even go with the covers of magazines and tabloids because of the novel with Brad Pitt, but the victory secured her success and star status. All this could not happen, because initially the actress refused to participate in the film. "I worried a terrible parting, so the idea to go to England and be away from home seemed simply ... I didn't even read the script. Just said that I could not perceive anything now, "Paltrow said.
The film was in development for a long time. Julia Roberts should have been fulfilled, but she left the project, and then the director suggested the scenario Kate Winslet. The star "Titanic" remained from him delighted, but soon also refused to participate in the filming, saying that he would simply could not do this. Fortunately, after a few months, Gwyneth got acquainted with the scenario and, according to her, was charming: "I just could not tear myself. It was wonderful. I no longer have a choice, so I had to learn to play alte [the tool like a violin]. "
However, the development of the musical instrument is not the only one, with which the actress faced. She had to work again with Weinstein, from whom Pitt defended her at one time. "He was a very difficult and despotic leader. These were hard relationships with loud proceedings by phone and even fights. But I could always stand up for myself, "Paltrow remembered.