Country strong is one of the best movies of 1957, and i mean that sincerely as a compliment. Watch gwyneth paltrow perform shake that thing from. Oscars best picture winners best picture winners golden globes emmys san diego comiccon new york comiccon sundance film festival toronto intl film festival awards central festival central all events. So, lets talk about the ending of country strong vulture. Now, ten years later, shes singing again playing country music star. A rising countrymusic songwriter works with a fallen star to work their way to fame, causing romantic complications along the way. This weeks big movie opening is a backstage country music drama called country strong. Hollywood film stars and country grit is an appropriate metaphor for the tale of music and celebrity that feste envisioned. With matt damon, kate winslet, jude law, gwyneth paltrow. Then it was recorded again by actress gwyneth paltrow for the movie country strong in which paltrow stars. A testament to her undeniable talent, her role in shakespeare in love catapulted her into awards stardom with best actress honors at the golden globes, screen actors guild awards, and academy awards. The song is performed by the film s star, gwyneth paltrow, and it was written by the husband and wife songwriting team of jennifer hanson and mark nesler plus nashville songwriter tony martin. Apr 08, 2020 paltrow with her parents, actress blythe danner and producer bruce paltrow, and her brother jake at a movie premier in 1991.
Since im fond of good country music i thought id give this a try, despite not being very keen on gwyneth paltrow. Plus updates on soderberghs contagion and the avengers by steve frosty weintraub january 4, 2011 share tweet. It stars gwyneth paltrow as hugely popular country singer named kelly cantor. While recuperating at a rehab facility, country music superstar kelly canter gwyneth paltrow takes a romantic interest in beau hutton garrett hedlund, a talented musician who works there. Country strong why gwyneth paltrow was influenced by. Country strong is a song written by jennifer hanson, tony martin and mark nesler. Gwyneth paltrow won the academy award for best actress for her role in shakespeare in love. Oh my god, it was the most terrifying moment of my life. When gwyneth was eleven, the family moved to massachusetts, where her father.
Gwyneth paltrows risible pseudoscience is the least of our health concerns barbara ellen the nhs boss has more to worry about than goops jade eggs and vampire facials. In country strong movie, gwyneth paltrow channels her inner. Crazy heart light, here gwyneth paltrow platying the country star. Soon after a rising young singersongwriter hedlund gets involved with a fallen, emotionally unstable country star paltrow, the pair embarks. List of awards and nominations received by gwyneth paltrow. American actress, singer, and food writer, gwyneth paltrow made her acting debut with television film high 1989 directed by her father bruce paltrow. While on tour to revive her career, country singer kelly falls for emerging musician. A rising country music songwriter works with a fallen star to work their way to fame, causing romantic complications along the way. Gwyneth paltrow list of movies and tv shows tv guide. Nov 11, 2010 gwyneth paltrow performs country strong at the 44th annual cma awards on nov. Mar 07, 2011 since its december 2010 us release, the film country strong yes, thats not a typo has given us so much. May 06, 2011 a cut scene, showing kelly canter gwyneth paltrow singing coming home during her last performance, from the motion picture country strong. So far, weve had gwyneth paltrow singing at the country music awards, gwyneth paltrow.
Gwyneth paltrow plays an alcoholic countrywestern star in shana festes new film, country strong. Healthcare professionals, government officials and everyday people find themselves in the midst of a pandemic as the cdc works to find a cure. The movie has its moments, but the characters are fuzzy around the edges. Paltrow with her parents, actress blythe danner and producer bruce paltrow, and her brother jake at a movie premier in 1991. Garrett hedlund, gwyneth paltrow, leighton meester, tim mcgraw. Gwyneth paltrow interview country strong, contagion, the. Trailer for country strong starring tim mcgraw, gwyneth paltrow, leighton meester and garrett hedlund. Her father was from a jewish family, while her mother is of mostly german descent. That awards season, paltrow crooned at the country music awards and the grammys, but it was the oscars that scared her the most. It premiered in nashville, tennessee on november 8, 2010, and had a wide release in the united states on january 7, 2011.
Gwyneth paltrow plays a country music star in her new film. Gwyneth paltrow full list of movies and tv shows in theaters, in production and upcoming films. Official country strong trailer in theaters 1711 youtube. Soon after a rising young singersongwriter garrett hedlund gets involved with a fallen, emotionally unstable country star gwyneth paltrow. Emmy awards primetime outstanding guest actress in a comedy series. Join sign up keep track of your favorite shows and movies, across all your devices.
Best actress in a motion picture musical or comedy. Jul 26, 2010 country strong is a song recorded by gwyneth paltrow for the movie, country strong, in which paltrow also stars. The oscarwinning actress also handles her own singing duties in both the movie and on the soundtrack. Country strong originally titled love dont let me down is a drama film released in 2010 starring gwyneth paltrow, tim mcgraw, garrett hedlund, and leighton meester. Paltrow, an oscarwniner, also talks about how singing on glee boosted her.
Jun 11, 2011 watch gwyneth paltrow perform shake that thing from country strong duration. The women discuss dieting habits of gwyneth paltrow and jessica simpson. Gwyneth paltrow sings country strong at cma awards. Gwyneth paltrow country strong lyrics genius lyrics. The film opens with beenaroundtheblock megachanteuse think shania twain or faith hill kelly canter, played by gwyneth paltrow, doing some impromptu songwriting with an upandcoming musician named beau hutton the delicious garrett hedlund, most recently seen in tron. Gwyneth paltrow exclusive video interview country strong. A cut scene, showing kelly canter gwyneth paltrow singing coming home during her last performance, from the motion picture country strong. It was recorded by singer britni hoover in 2007 for her debut album under the same name. Rick diamondgetty images rick diamond new york cbs one of. There is nothing easy about overcoming an addiction and for gwyneth paltrow, who plays an addict in her new movie country strong, it was a. A hollywood legend in the making, gwyneth paltrow has defied the odds by remaining one of todays most prolific and celebrated actors in the everchanging film industry.
She garnered early attention with starring roles in films like seven 1995, emma 1996 and sliding doors 1998. Oscar winner gwyneth paltrow did her own singing in this drama that costars country charttopper tim mcgraw. While recuperating at a rehab facility, countrymusic superstar kelly canter gwyneth paltrow takes a romantic interest in beau hutton garrett hedlund, a talented musician who works there. Jan 07, 2011 gwyneth paltrow plays an alcoholic countrywestern star in shana festes new film, country strong.
The storyline which focuses on the stress of fame on a. The cast gives it their all, and paltrow handles her songs with aplomb, but. However, she rose to international fame portraying. Oscarwinning actress gwyneth paltrow sang in the movies duets 2000, country strong 2010, and on the television episodes the substitute, sexy and. Country strong represents an excellent fusion of a hollywood movie with some quality country music. Oscarwinning actress gwyneth paltrow sang in the movies duets 2000, country strong 2010, and on the television episodes the substitute, sexy and a night of neqlect of gle read more view full artist profile. Getty images even as a high school student, paltrow.
Rick diamondgetty images rick diamond new york cbs one of the most memorable. Since its december 2010 us release, the film country strong yes, thats not a typo has given us so much. The film opens with beenaroundtheblock megachanteuse think shania twain or faith hill kelly canter, played by gwyneth paltrow, doing some impromptu songwriting with an upandcoming musician named beau hutton the delicious garrett hedlund, most. Country strong is a 2010 drama film starring gwyneth paltrow, tim mcgraw, garrett hedlund, and leighton meester. She has received numerous accolades for her work, including an academy award, a golden globe award, and a primetime emmy award. In the film, gwyneth paltrow stars as a troubled country music star attempting a comeback. Vince gill and patty griffin also provide background vocals for. This movie is by far my most favorite movie i love country strong. Watch gwyneth paltrow perform shake that thing from country strong duration. With garrett hedlund, gwyneth paltrow, leighton meester, tim mcgraw. Watch gwyneth paltrow perform shake that thing from country. This is the first single and title track from the movie country strong.
Country strong, starring gwyneth paltrow as a singing, dancing. Does gwyneth paltrow convince as a nashville star in country. Gwyneth paltrow performs country strong at the 44th annual cma awards on nov. Gwyneth paltrow held her own alongside huey lewis when they sang the smokey robinson tune cruisin in duets, the 2000 karaoke film directed by her father, bruce paltrow. Gwyneth paltrow dishes country strong and motherhood as the star proves she can sing, act and do just about everything. The film, about an emotionally unstable country music star who attempts to resurrect her career, was directed and written by american filmmaker shana feste. In 2000, she starred in duets in which she got to sing. Although she initially gained fame for her reallife role as performerp56988brad pittbradpitts girlfriend, gwyneth paltrow went on to build a solid reputation as one of the leading actresses of her generation.