But in 2004, the GOOP founder left it all behind.

Paltrow started by admitting that she struggled after winning an Oscarand didn’t even want to act anymore.

Accepting that should’ve set her free, but it made the actor feel directionless.

Gwyneth Paltrow posing at an event

Lucky for Paltrow, she subsequently welcomed her daughter, Apple Martin, which made the decision a no-brainer.

However, the actor shot her final project while pregnant.

Paltrow shared a similar sentiment when she appeared on “Quarantined with Bruce.”

Gwyneth Paltrow posing for pictures

Paltrow prefers spending time with her loved ones instead of jumping from one empty hotel room to another.

She’s also happy to assist Paltrow with her wellness brand, Goop.

When Martin turned 18, in 2022, Paltrow penned a heartfeltInstagrampost about her.

Gwyneth Paltrow with daughter Apple Martin

Later that same year, Martin went away to college.

Paltrow admitted toPeoplethat dropping her off wasn’t easy, and she ended up bawling.

Despite the distance, the mother and daughter stay connected.