Gwyneth Paltrow joked that she was "one of the original nepo babies" while being honored at the 2026 New York Women in Film & Television Muse Awards on March 20
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She is the daughter of fellow actress Blythe Danner and film producer and director Bruce Paltrow
Gwyneth has previously opened up about her "privileged" life growing up and how her father helped her with her career in the past
Gwyneth Paltrowisn't afraid to call out her "nepo baby" status.
TheMarty Supremeactress, who is the daughter of fellow actressBlythe Dannerand film producer and directorBruce Paltrow, addressed the title while being honored at the 2026 New York Women in Film & Television Muse Awards on Friday, March 20.
"I was extraordinarily lucky to be given opportunities early on, probably partly because I'm one of the original nepo babies," Gwyneth joked, "but I would be lying if I said that that made my path clear."
"There were many moments when the industry made it very plain that women are expected to stay in their lane and to be graceful and quiet and above all to be one thing. And I've never been very good at being one thing," she added, referring to launching her wellness and lifestyle company,Goop.
TheEmmastar, 53, also took a moment to honor her mother, 83-year-old Danner, who was in the audience, sharing that many of the lessons she learned from theMeet the Parentsactress have shaped her own work.
"Mom, you showed me what it looks like to commit fully to a craft, to be insanely creative and brave in your choices onstage, and to carry yourself with so much grace, even when sometimes this industry doesn't make it so easy. So thank you," she said.
Danner wasn't the only one who got the spotlight, as Gwyneth also highlighted the support she's received from her husband, TV and film producerBrad Falchuk, 55, and from her son,Moses Martin, 19.
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"When we talk about women supporting women, which matters enormously, we also want to acknowledge the gorgeous, thoughtful, and loving men who show up for us and fill our hearts with love," Gwyneth said after mentioning the pair.
However, they weren't the only men to have a big influence on her life. Gwyneth previously shared how her father Bruce, who died in 2002 at the age of 58 after being diagnosed with throat cancer, helped her career.
While responding to a question from a fan about what she missed the most about her filmmaker father during an August 2023 Q&A on social media, Gwyneth discussed how Bruce guided her as she was growing up.
"He helped me get through life and [taught me] how to deal with a lot of stuff, and he would have helped me keep perspective all the time," she shared.
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Gwyneth is no stranger to sharing insights into her affluent life growing up. She acknowledged during a December 2025 interview withThe Hollywood Reporterthat she was "a very privileged kid."
"I grew up on the Upper East Side, and I went to a great school and all the things," she said.
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