Gwyneth Paltrow joins Shark Tank: inside her epic net worth and business success, from Goop and investments in wellness start-ups to real estate – but did she really start the avo toast trend?

Aug 28 , 2022

Gwyneth Paltrow is known for films like Marvel’s Iron Man and Seven with Brad Pitt ... but she’s also a successful entrepreneur. Photo: @gwynethpaltrowdiaries/Instagram

Known for starring in films like Marvel’s Iron Man, and Seven with Brad Pitt and Morgan Freeman, Paltrow has also won an Oscar in her career – these days, she makes headlines with Goop

She’s set to be a guest judge on Shark Tank based on her business acumen; though wellness brand Goop is controversial, it’s still valued at US$250 million

Gwyneth Paltrow has carved a quite the name for herself in Hollywood. Not only has she won an Academy Award and starred in Marvel’s first franchise, Iron Man, the wellness guru is also the founder of one of the world’s most successful female-led lifestyle brands, Goop.

Though the company has mixed reviews, with its controversial candle scents and adult toys, Paltrow has undeniably grabbed plenty of attention with the brand – even if some of it is due to debates on the internet.

Gwyneth Paltrow won an Oscar for best actress in 1999. Photo: Wire Image

However, she doesn’t seem to mind. The savvy businesswoman is even open to sharing her expertise, joining reality TV show Shark Tank as a guest judge for its upcoming 14th season airing on September 23.

As we wait to see how the star embodies her new role, we dig into her indelible success, business investments and, yes, her massive Goop wealth that saw her rake in a reported net worth of US$200 million, according to Celebrity Net Worth.

A veteran actress

Gwyneth Paltrow grew up with Hollywood connections thanks to her famous parents. Photo: @goop/Instagram

Paltrow didn’t fall into showbiz by chance. Her dad was successful TV director and producer Bruce Paltrow and her mum is Tony Award-winning actress Blythe Danner. It’s safe to say that Paltrow enjoyed a comfortable childhood, but her massive net worth today is derived from her own hard work.

Gwyneth Paltrow has graced many red carpets during her career and is admired for her grace and beauty. Photo @gwynethpaltrow/Instagram

According to Celebrity Net Worth, she has a net worth of US$200 million and a large part of the sum comes from her successful acting career. She began acting in the early 90s, but gained worldwide attention for her role in Seven (1995) with Brad Pitt and Morgan Freeman, Emma (1996) and The Royal Tenenbaums (2001).

She won an Oscar for her portrayal of Viola de Lesseps in Shakespeare in Love (1998). Her pay cheques went from US$750,000 to US$10 million in just four years, per Celebrity Net Worth.