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TJL · 12-02-2006, 11:11 PM

Oscar-winning US actress Gwyneth Paltrow feels dinner talk is far more interesting in her adopted homeland Britain than back in her native country.
"I love the English lifestyle, it's not as capitalistic as America. People don't talk about work and money, they talk about interesting things at dinner," she told "NS," the weekend magazine supplement of daily Portuguese newspaper Diario de Noticias on Saturday.

"I like living here because I don't fit into the bad side of American psychology. The British are much more intelligent and civilized than the Americans," the 34-year-old added.

Paltrow, who won a best actress Oscar for 1998's "Shakespeare in Love," lives in London with British band Coldplay's frontman Chris Martin whom she wed in 2003.

She said having US pop star Madonna, 48, who married British film director Guy Ritchie six years ago, nearby was another advantage to living in London.

"She's like an older sister. Everything I have gone through, she went through ten times worse and ten times longer. She gives me good advice about how to say no and take care of myself," said Paltrow.

Aint she just grand?

FOLrocks1 · 12-02-2006, 11:13 PM

I never liked her anyway!

Jrnygrl · 12-02-2006, 11:23 PM

I don't get it. Why is it American actors who go to Europe bash their own country??? Why is it the English are so much better at conversation?

And to use Madonna (who by the way thinks she is the Queen of England) as an example, oh paleeeeseeee!!!!!! When Madonna speaks she says uterly nothing except to bash how much she hates America and Americans. These two are so pompous!!!

Hey Gwen ever thought that maybe your a bore so your converstions went no where, why not give up your American citizenship and stay in England.

Chelsea · 12-02-2006, 11:24 PM

I swear, this is turning into that SNL monologue from awhile back when she hosted, where she pretty much did this exact same thing - except jokingly at the time.

Chad22 · 12-02-2006, 11:36 PM

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Originally Posted by TJL

"I like living here because I don't fit into the bad side of American psychology. The British are much more intelligent and civilized than the Americans," the 34-year-old added.

PAH. It always rains there, and the buildings look weird. England seems depressing.

Lex Luthor · 12-02-2006, 11:41 PM

I think this just ties into the other thread ... Is there such thing as bad publicity.... Nope, when some celebrity decides they are geting forgotten they just say something controverial and boom they get talked about again.

Janice · 12-02-2006, 11:41 PM

Another limosine liberal moron. She knocks capitalism and commands multi-million salaries for her movies. She sure loves the American dollars at the box office.

jie3 · 12-03-2006, 12:58 AM

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Originally Posted by Quantum Knight

PAH. It always rains there, and the buildings look weird. England seems depressing.

Well I'm Scottish, so I'm not offended by any of the comments

Your right about the rain though

J

Chad22 · 12-03-2006, 01:47 AM

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Originally Posted by jie3

Well I'm Scottish, so I'm not offended by any of the comments

Your right about the rain though

J

Yeah, I wasn't trying to offend anyone, it just always seemed depressing to me for some reason.

Lex Luthor · 12-03-2006, 04:38 AM

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Originally Posted by Quantum Knight

Yeah, I wasn't trying to offend anyone, it just always seemed depressing to me for some reason.

Picadilly Circus is pretty cool, similar to Times Square

The best stuff in the UK is outside of England. Ireland and Scotland are breath taking.

jie3 · 12-03-2006, 05:43 AM

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Originally Posted by cartoondvds

Ireland and Scotland are breath taking.

Litteraly! Stand still too long during the winter months and you'll stop breathing pretty quick.

That's why I'm always amazed that some people think we Scots all walk around in kilts, it's far too cold. I love the place though.

My home town:

There are some pretty cool parts of England. I like London, but the cost of living is crazy.

So, have you graced our tartan soil with you presence then Lexy?

J

Lex Luthor · 12-03-2006, 02:03 PM

1999 Edinburgh Military Tatoo

Also stopped in for quick visits to London and Ireland.

rusyd · 12-03-2006, 02:35 PM

Well, anyone who would take advice from Madonna can't be all that bright.

Nighthawk76 · 12-03-2006, 10:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jrnygrl

I don't get it. Why is it American actors who go to Europe bash their own country??? Why is it the English are so much better at conversation?

And to use Madonna (who by the way thinks she is the Queen of England) as an example, oh paleeeeseeee!!!!!! When Madonna speaks she says uterly nothing except to bash how much she hates America and Americans. These two are so pompous!!!

Hey Gwen ever thought that maybe your a bore so your converstions went no where, why not give up your American citizenship and stay in England.

I agree.

TJL · 12-04-2006, 09:44 PM

Looks like Gwynnie did some 'splainin to PEOPLE:

Gwyneth Paltrow is "deeply upset" over stories claiming she made anti-American remarks, and tells PEOPLE exclusively that she never said anything against her native country.

"First of all I feel so lucky to be American. When you look at the rest of the world, we're so lucky, and that's something my dad always instilled in me," Paltrow tells PEOPLE. "I feel so proud to be American."

The actress has recently been criticized after she was quoted as telling the Portuguese newspaper Diario De Noticias, "The British are much more intelligent and civilized than the Americans."

"I felt so upset to be completely misconstrued and I never, ever would have said that," says the 34-year-old Oscar winner. "I definitely did not say that I think the British are more intelligent and civilized than Americans. I am a New York girl, that's how I always think of myself and see myself."

Paltrow, who lives part-time in London with her British husband, Coldplay singer Chris Martin, and their two children, Apple, 2, and Moses, 7 months, says: "I live in England half the time because I'm married to an English guy. It's not like I've left America."

As for where the quotes came from, Paltrow says she did not give an interview to the Portuguese daily newspaper, though she did give a press conference – in Spanish – for an endorsement she did in Spain.

"This is what I said. I said that Europe is a much older culture and there's a difference. I always say in America, people live to work and in Europe, people work to live. There are positives in both," says the actress, adding, "Obviously I need to go back to seventh-grade Spanish!"

12-02-2006, 11:11 PM	#1
TJL Suburbanite Extrordinaire Forum Star Join Date: Dec 29, 2001 Location: New Jersey - the cradle of civilization Posts: 16,588	Wealthy Actresses Say The Darndest Things! Oscar-winning US actress Gwyneth Paltrow feels dinner talk is far more interesting in her adopted homeland Britain than back in her native country. "I love the English lifestyle, it's not as capitalistic as America. People don't talk about work and money, they talk about interesting things at dinner," she told "NS," the weekend magazine supplement of daily Portuguese newspaper Diario de Noticias on Saturday. "I like living here because I don't fit into the bad side of American psychology. The British are much more intelligent and civilized than the Americans," the 34-year-old added. Paltrow, who won a best actress Oscar for 1998's "Shakespeare in Love," lives in London with British band Coldplay's frontman Chris Martin whom she wed in 2003. She said having US pop star Madonna, 48, who married British film director Guy Ritchie six years ago, nearby was another advantage to living in London. "She's like an older sister. Everything I have gone through, she went through ten times worse and ten times longer. She gives me good advice about how to say no and take care of myself," said Paltrow. Aint she just grand?
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12-02-2006, 11:24 PM	#4
Chelsea Semi-retired Forum Veteran Join Date: Jan 07, 2001 Location: Washington Posts: 5,727	I swear, this is turning into that SNL monologue from awhile back when she hosted, where she pretty much did this exact same thing - except jokingly at the time.
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12-02-2006, 11:41 PM	#6
Lex Luthor I'm bringing Lexy back Senior Member Join Date: Jun 07, 2005 Location: The Great White North Posts: 2,374	I think this just ties into the other thread ... Is there such thing as bad publicity.... Nope, when some celebrity decides they are geting forgotten they just say something controverial and boom they get talked about again.
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12-04-2006, 09:44 PM	#15
TJL Suburbanite Extrordinaire Forum Star Join Date: Dec 29, 2001 Location: New Jersey - the cradle of civilization Posts: 16,588	Update! Looks like Gwynnie did some 'splainin to PEOPLE: Gwyneth Paltrow is "deeply upset" over stories claiming she made anti-American remarks, and tells PEOPLE exclusively that she never said anything against her native country. "First of all I feel so lucky to be American. When you look at the rest of the world, we're so lucky, and that's something my dad always instilled in me," Paltrow tells PEOPLE. "I feel so proud to be American." The actress has recently been criticized after she was quoted as telling the Portuguese newspaper Diario De Noticias, "The British are much more intelligent and civilized than the Americans." "I felt so upset to be completely misconstrued and I never, ever would have said that," says the 34-year-old Oscar winner. "I definitely did not say that I think the British are more intelligent and civilized than Americans. I am a New York girl, that's how I always think of myself and see myself." Paltrow, who lives part-time in London with her British husband, Coldplay singer Chris Martin, and their two children, Apple, 2, and Moses, 7 months, says: "I live in England half the time because I'm married to an English guy. It's not like I've left America." As for where the quotes came from, Paltrow says she did not give an interview to the Portuguese daily newspaper, though she did give a press conference – in Spanish – for an endorsement she did in Spain. "This is what I said. I said that Europe is a much older culture and there's a difference. I always say in America, people live to work and in Europe, people work to live. There are positives in both," says the actress, adding, "Obviously I need to go back to seventh-grade Spanish!"

12-02-2006, 11:23 PM	#3
Jrnygrl Member Forum 4000 Club Member Join Date: Nov 03, 2003 Location: wheel in the sky Posts: 4,540	I don't get it. Why is it American actors who go to Europe bash their own country??? Why is it the English are so much better at conversation? And to use Madonna (who by the way thinks she is the Queen of England) as an example, oh paleeeeseeee!!!!!! When Madonna speaks she says uterly nothing except to bash how much she hates America and Americans. These two are so pompous!!! Hey Gwen ever thought that maybe your a bore so your converstions went no where, why not give up your American citizenship and stay in England.

12-02-2006, 11:41 PM	#7
Janice Retired Admin - Hollywood Swingin' Forum Legend Join Date: Aug 03, 2001 Location: Beantown Posts: 36,388	Another limosine liberal moron. She knocks capitalism and commands multi-million salaries for her movies. She sure loves the American dollars at the box office.

12-03-2006, 02:03 PM	#12
Lex Luthor I'm bringing Lexy back Senior Member Join Date: Jun 07, 2005 Location: The Great White North Posts: 2,374	1999 Edinburgh Military Tatoo Also stopped in for quick visits to London and Ireland.

12-03-2006, 02:35 PM	#13
rusyd Member Forum Fanatic Join Date: Mar 30, 2004 Posts: 13,505	Well, anyone who would take advice from Madonna can't be all that bright.