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Gwyneth Paltrowis opening up about her blended family.On Tuesday’s episode ofThe goop Podcast, the Oscar-winning actress, 48, reflected on becoming a stepmom to husbandBrad Falchuk’s two teenage children — son Brody and daughter Isabella — when shemarriedtheAmerican Horror Storyproducer in 2018.Speaking toGabrielle Union, whois a stepmother herself, Paltrow admitted that she initially had “no idea” what to do.“I have two beautiful stepchildren, who are the same age as mine,” Paltrow — who shares daughterApple, 16, and sonMoses, 14, with exChris Martin— began. “It’s funny because when I became a stepmother, when I knew I was going to become a stepmother, I was like, ‘S—, I have no idea how to do this. There’s nothing to read. What do I do? Where do I step in? Where do I not? Like, how do I do this?’ “Gwyneth Paltrow and Brad Falchuk.Gwyneth Paltrow/Instagram"It’s been a really interesting challenge for me and I love them,” she continued, adding, “I’ve learned so much about myself through the process.“For Paltrow, her process includednot moving inwith Falchuk, 50, until a year into their marriage in order to give their children some time to adjust.She spoke about the couple’s unconventional decision toonly live together four nights a weekin August 2019, sharing withInStyle, “We took a year to let everybody [in the family] take it in and let the dust settle.““I adore my husband. He’s brilliant and deeply kind. I feel like he’s a real equal too. And he pushes me in the best ways,” she added. “I really like being married. It’s fun.“RELATED VIDEO: Gwyneth Paltrow and Husband Brad Falchuk Meditate Together Every MorningWhen asked about their unique living situation onJimmy Kimmel Live!that October, Paltrow explained,“I think, really, because we each have two teenage children whom we love very much, but we were justtrying to be mindful and give them a little spaceand not move too quickly.“Paltrow’s blended family also includes her ex-husband’s girlfriendDakota Johnson, whom Martin, 44, has been dating since 2017.A source recently told PEOPLE that Martin and Johnson, 31,often have Sunday dinners with Paltrow and Falchuk.“It’s obvious that everyone still gets along great,” the source said.
Gwyneth Paltrowis opening up about her blended family.
On Tuesday’s episode ofThe goop Podcast, the Oscar-winning actress, 48, reflected on becoming a stepmom to husbandBrad Falchuk’s two teenage children — son Brody and daughter Isabella — when shemarriedtheAmerican Horror Storyproducer in 2018.
Speaking toGabrielle Union, whois a stepmother herself, Paltrow admitted that she initially had “no idea” what to do.
“I have two beautiful stepchildren, who are the same age as mine,” Paltrow — who shares daughterApple, 16, and sonMoses, 14, with exChris Martin— began. “It’s funny because when I became a stepmother, when I knew I was going to become a stepmother, I was like, ‘S—, I have no idea how to do this. There’s nothing to read. What do I do? Where do I step in? Where do I not? Like, how do I do this?’ "
Gwyneth Paltrow and Brad Falchuk.Gwyneth Paltrow/Instagram
“It’s been a really interesting challenge for me and I love them,” she continued, adding, “I’ve learned so much about myself through the process.”
For Paltrow, her process includednot moving inwith Falchuk, 50, until a year into their marriage in order to give their children some time to adjust.
She spoke about the couple’s unconventional decision toonly live together four nights a weekin August 2019, sharing withInStyle, “We took a year to let everybody [in the family] take it in and let the dust settle.”
“I adore my husband. He’s brilliant and deeply kind. I feel like he’s a real equal too. And he pushes me in the best ways,” she added. “I really like being married. It’s fun.”
RELATED VIDEO: Gwyneth Paltrow and Husband Brad Falchuk Meditate Together Every Morning
When asked about their unique living situation onJimmy Kimmel Live!that October, Paltrow explained,“I think, really, because we each have two teenage children whom we love very much, but we were justtrying to be mindful and give them a little spaceand not move too quickly.”
Paltrow’s blended family also includes her ex-husband’s girlfriendDakota Johnson, whom Martin, 44, has been dating since 2017.
A source recently told PEOPLE that Martin and Johnson, 31,often have Sunday dinners with Paltrow and Falchuk.
“It’s obvious that everyone still gets along great,” the source said.
source: people.com
