Gwyneth Paltrow's Incredible Performance in Netflix’s 'The Politician'

Even though Gwyneth Paltrow has stepped back from acting, she delivered an unforgettable performance as Georgina Hobart in Netflix’s hit series, The Politician. You know what made her portrayal so authentic? Her real-life experience as a mom. Thanks to her kids, Apple Martin, who's 15, and Moses Martin, 13, Gwyneth brought a depth to her character that resonated with audiences. Georgina, a mom of three, allowed Gwyneth to tap into her own experiences as a parent.

Reflecting on the role, Gwyneth shared with the U.K.’s OK! magazine, “Absolutely, it helps when life mirrors the character you’re playing. Playing Georgina helped me truly understand the profound depth of a mother’s love.” At 47 years old, Gwyneth continues to impress with her ability to connect with her characters on such a personal level.

Learning from Motherhood

Apple and Moses have been more than just sources of love and joy for Gwyneth. They've taught her invaluable lessons about sacrifice and responsibility. “Being a mom involves sacrifices all the time, often without even realizing it because our children are always our top priority,” she explained. “Motherhood is profound and comes with immense responsibility. Sometimes, we place ourselves lower on the list of priorities, but that’s part of what makes motherhood so beautiful.”

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Working with Her Husband, Brad Falchuk

The Politician is the brainchild of Gwyneth’s husband, Brad Falchuk, and his collaborators, Ryan Murphy and Ian Brennan. When asked about working with her partner, Gwyneth described it as a "fantastic experience." “Brad is the only person who could have lured me back to acting. It’s been such a blast,” she said. “I adore it when he directs. He’s my favorite director, hands down. We talk about work at home, but we also have plenty of other topics to discuss. It was an incredible experience overall.”