By Jacqueline Lindenberg and Brian Gallagher for Dailymail.com 05:36 Oct 07, 2023, updated 05:36 Oct 07, 2023
Gwyneth Paltrow admitted to her Instagram followers during an Instagram Q&A on Thursday that she’s had Botox — which was both “successful and unsuccessful.”
The 51-year-old Goop founder, who recently gushed about ex Chris Martin’s longtime partner Dakota Johnson, was asked by one of her fans, “Have you ever tried Botox?”
In response to the question, the Oscar winner typed on her Instagram Stories: “God yes. Both successful and unsuccessful, I’m afraid.”
Another social media user asked the actress, “How does your skin look so good?” Paltrow expressed that she is “very conscientious about my skin care routine.”
The star has been open over the years about her skin care routine and her opinions on aging.
Botox: Gwyneth Paltrow, 51, admitted to her Instagram followers during an Instagram question-and-answer session on Thursday that she’s had Botox — which was both “successful and unsuccessful.” Flawless: The star showed off her flawless face in April while attending The Daily Front Row Fashion Awards in Beverly Hills
During a conversation with Refinery29 in 2020, the Iron Man actress revealed, “In the past, I’ve never said that I won’t have plastic or cosmetic surgery because I think it’s important to be honest about that fact remain that we all change as we age.’
While she doesn’t currently use Botox, Gwyneth has admitted that she has used another injectable called Xeomin, which is also FDA-approved and is referred to as a “naked injectable.”
“I never want to look younger or like myself,” the businesswoman further told the outlet at the time.
She then recalled: “When I turned 40 I had something of a midlife crisis and had anti-wrinkle injections all over my face and it was terrible.”
“I looked terrible – one eye was actually higher than the other – and it was definitely a big mistake, although thankfully only a temporary one.”
On the subject of cosmetic surgery, she told Harper’s Bazaar: “I think it’s nice for women to share their opinions because surgery, injections or fillers are very shameful and it would be nice if people had confidence in the decisions they make.”‘
“But if they want a beauty secret, that’s fine too.” “I’m an open book – I’ve shared what works for me because that’s how I’ve always learned.”
Gwyneth also discussed her skincare routine and the treatments she prefers when she spoke to Vogue earlier in July this year.
Opening: In response to the question, the Oscar winner typed on her Instagram Stories: “God, yes.” Both successful and unsuccessful, I’m afraid.” Other injectables: While she is not currently using Botox, Gwyneth has admitted in the In the past, she said she had used another injectable called “Wrinkle injections all over her face, and it was horrible.” Routine: Gwyneth also spoke about her skincare routine and treatments she prefers while speaking to Vogue earlier this year in July. “I really love a facial massage, [lymphatic] “Drainage and muscle training as opposed to lasers,” she shared
“I really love a facial massage, [lymphatic] Drainage and muscle training as opposed to lasers.”
The star then revealed: “I’m a little scared of using lasers on my face and I’ve seen strange results on certain people. ‘It feels risky.’
“Every now and then I’ll do a red light facial for inflammation or something like that.” “We also sell the Lyma laser on Goop – it’s really good and gentle, so I’ll do that.”
Paltrow also addressed “her approach” to aging, explaining, “I think it’s a problem of culture.” [that women seem to be judged more on getting older than men].’
She continued: “It’s not ours!” As women, we want to be healthy, we want to age. “This idea that we’re supposed to be frozen in time is so strange.”
The Emma actress later added: “I think we want to be an example of how you can age.” “Every woman should do it the way she wants to do it.”
“Some women want to approach every single thing aesthetically, and some women want to be a fabulous French grandmother who never does anything.” “Everyone should have the opportunity to do it however they want,” Gwyneth said.
The star’s wellness and lifestyle brand Goop, founded in 2008, also sells products aimed at skin care.
Items include the Youth-Boost Peptide Serum for $150 and the Life + Depuff Eye Masks for $125.
During Thursday’s question-and-answer session, a fan also asked about her relationship with Dakota Johnson, the actress who has been dating Paltrow’s ex, Coldplay singer Chris Martin, since 2017.
Discussion: During Thursday’s question-and-answer session, a fan asked about her relationship with Dakota Johnson, the actress who has been dating Paltrow’s ex, Coldplay singer Chris Martin, since 2017. Friendships: The second to last question was: ‘Are you friends?’ with Jennifer Aniston?’ and Paltrow responded by sharing a photo of Aniston in a white dress giving Paltrow a kiss on the cheek
Paltrow said: “We’re actually very good friends.” I love her so much. She is a charming, wonderful person.’
The question came just as Johnson and Martin were spotted together celebrating Johnson’s 34th birthday on Thursday evening.
Notably, Gwyneth and the singer were married from 2003 until their final divorce in 2016. They have children Apple (19) and Moses (17) together.
The second-to-last question was, “Are you friends with Jennifer Aniston?” and Paltrow responded by showing a photo of Aniston in a white dress giving Paltrow a kiss on the cheek.