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Gwyneth Paltrow admits she felt lonely in final years of marriage to Chris Martin

In the final years of her marriage to Coldplay singer Chris Martin, Gwyneth Paltrow has admitted feeling “lonely.” In 2014, the pair “unconsciously connected” again.

Gwyneth Paltrow and Chris Martin ‘consciously uncoupled’ back in 2014(Image: Getty Images )

Gwyneth Paltrow admits she felt lonely in their marriage’s final years despite the fact that she and Coldplay singer Chris Martin soon became “preordained” for having children.

Gwyneth, 52, and frontman Chris, 48, famously announced their split in 2014 on her blog in a post titled Conscious Uncoupling. They had been married for over a decade. In a new podcast chat she was asked how her relationship with Chris was different from others.

And Gwyneth said: “Well, you know, there was just something I don’t know. I think there are certain things that kind of have felt preordained in my life. And like my children feel like to me, like the whole reason I’m on this earth.” It comes after reports Meghan Markle and Prince Harry are set for new ‘goldmine’ offer – but could face issue.

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Singer Chris Martin and actress Gwyneth Paltrow at the 71st Annual Golden Globe Awards held at the Beverly Hilton Hotel on January 12, 2014.
Gwyneth admitted her and Chris ‘just didn’t quite fit together’ despite having two kids(Image: Getty)

There was a very deep thing there when I met him, so that’s when. Because it felt so much different from my other relationships, I couldn’t quite put my finger on it. And it’s not so much that my other relationships ended up being “safer” as my relationship itself.

She continued, “It’s just that I think I had this deep calling on some level.” I anticipated his passing, perhaps or maybe not, of my children. It was a very sentimental experience.

Gwyneth then described how, at the age of 38, she knew it was time to end her marriage and move on. She then acknowledged that things had gone wrong. When they announced in a statement that she was 41, “We have decided to separate” with hearts full of sadness.

After Gwyneth’s father passed away in October 2002, the pair met shortly after, and they later got married in December 2003. Apple and Moses are their two children. She was questioned about when it was appropriate to call for the end of a marriage in a previous Call Her Daddy podcast interview, which was re-aired on Friday.

Gwyneth continued, “Well, it was interesting because I was so excited about the impending children, and I got pregnant really quickly and had our children pretty quickly.” And so you’re sort of thrown into the cycle of “I was like in grief,” “I had Apple,” and then “I had Moses.” And then, I believe you make it work for you, especially since I don’t like divorces in our family, and I don’t believe there is one.

Gwyneth Paltrow and Chris Martin attend the 3rd annual Sean Penn & Friends HELP HAITI HOME Gala.
The pair share two children together(Image: Getty Images for J/P)

They are all married to like their college sweetheart, along with my best friends from elementary and high school. Like I just thought it was a failure, and I even thought about not getting married, and I was so worried for the kids and what it said about me, and it was difficult. And then, you see, I realized I really wanted something completely different from what he really wanted, and I experienced a lot of loneliness during the union.

“And I just came to the realization that I needed to pay attention to myself,” And so, you know, it wasn’t until about 38 that I realized the marriage wasn’t going to last.

“And then I made great efforts for a few more years. But I always say this because it’s accurate, you know. When you turn 40, you receive an upgrade, like when you wake up and your software suddenly looks fucking up and you think, “Wow, this is bizarre,” like, “I don’t care what anyone thinks of me.”

Gwyneth Paltrow and kids
Gwyneth Paltrow with her kids Apple and Moses(Image: Instagram)

“Like, I like myself,” By the way, you click into this, which happens again when you’re 50. And it feels like you feel whole because it is, because it is. And I just realized, like, I must not participate in this. I require additional things. And it’s okay if I disappoint people and it’s okay if I’m alone. And it’s okay if I never run into anyone again.

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You are aware of all the things you are worried about when you are considering a divorce. And I made my own decision. And it’s not what you expect when you marry, either. However, you know it’s acceptable if it’s no longer the right thing. And for me, the real conversation turned to whether it was possible to maintain a family with the person I genuinely love.

“And I wanted to minimize the effects of divorce, which are obviously terrible on our children. And I am aware of how difficult it was for them. But I vowed to try to figure out a way to keep Chris and I like a true family, which we do, at the very least.

Skims’ face wrap won’t sculpt your jawline says expert – but here’s what will

Beauty editor Laura Mulley consults experts on what will truly enhance the appearance of jowls, jaws, and crepey necks as Skims’ most recent launch, shapewear for the face, goes viral.

We asked an expert to weigh in on Skims’ controversial new product(Image: Skims)

The Kardashians’ recent appearance in the media was no surprise, and it was primarily due to Kim Kardashian’s clothing line Skims’ recent launch.

The multi-million dollar business has just introduced a neck and jaw support product based on the same compression material used in Skims’ well-known shapewear, “face wrap.” Many people rolled their eyes as soon as the film was released, and some even wondered if this was a late April Fool’s joke despite selling out right away.

According to Skimmers, the Face Wrap has “strong, targeted compression for shaping and sculpting,” as well as “collagen yarns for ultra-soft jaw support.” Will this actually aid in facial contouring, though? The experts disagree.

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The Skims Face Wrap
The Skims Face Wrap quickly sold out after launching on Wednesday 30 July(Image: Skims)

According to consultant plastic and aesthetics surgeon Dr. Leonard Josipovic, “Facial shapewear like Skims only offers superficial compression.” It has no impact on body fat, muscle mass, or laxity of the skin, which are all essential for double chin reduction and jawline definition. ”

I’ve been looking for products and treatments that actually work if you’re trying to get rid of jowls, saggy jaws, and double chins.

For me, it’s my lower face, which is one of our beauty bugbears. I’m not naturally blessed with a razor-sharp jawline or cute chin, but I’ve had several breakouts recently, including one that caused me to retract turtle-like into the biggest roll-neck jumpers I can find, and it’s now starting to look like I’m getting old. With hashtags like “masseter botox” and “snatched jawline” becoming increasingly popular, I’m not the only one.

I’ve tried a lot of ineffective things over the years, much to the delight of my coworkers, from skim-to-simulator fat-dissolving injections that made my face bulge. So I emailed the experts for their top beauty remedies for the common chin, jawline, or neck aches.

Best 2025 treatments for the jawline and neck

For skin that is crepey

Treatment: Cream for the neck

Revision Skincare Nectifirm Advanced and PRAI Beauty Ageless Throat & Decolletage Creme
Two neck cream recommendations(Image: Revision and PRAI)

Experts advise using a particular neck cream, though it might seem excessive. The neck skin is thinner and less prone to sebaceous, making it more reactive. This ageing process is caused by the fact that we frequently move our necks,” says Illuminate Skin Clinic founder Sophie Shotter, an aesthetic doctor. Look for antioxidants, retinol (in lower percentages), and peptide-containing ingredients. One of her favorites is PRAI Beauty Ageless Throat &;, while Revision Skincare Nectifirm Advanced, £170, is. Decolletage Creme, £31. The best-selling neck cream at Boots is 99.

I recently tested out Boost Lab’s £24. Edelweiss Neck Firming Serum. I used Edelweiss Neck Firming Serum for three weeks after feeling dry, rough, and crepey, and it felt smoother, softer, and stronger despite not miracle-solving.

Skin sagging

Treatment: ULTRAcel Q+

From above of relaxed young female client getting SMAS ultrasound face lifting massage with professional equipment in beauty center
ULTRAcel Q+ uses high intensity focused ultrasound to target and improve sagging skin(Image: Getty Images)

Nyla Raja, a cosmetic dermatologist and founder of Dr. Nyla Medispa, describes Ultracel Q+ as a means of addressing and improving sagging skin, particularly in the jowls, chin, and jawline. It induces collagen production by triggering the body’s natural healing process through carefully selected micro-injuries, which have the effect of tightening skin. It works well as a standalone treatment for mild skin sagging. ”

A word of caution: I’ve tried it, and it’s uncomfortable (think of how a powerful elastic band is repeatedly pressed against your face). However, some users have reported seeing improvements after just one session, which can last for an impressive two years.

For “tech neck” lines

Treatment: Profhilo

Injections of the neck. Injection of beauty.
Profhilo injections are a good option for treating ‘tech neck’ lines(Image: Getty Images)

The horizontal creases on the neck and throat are typically brought on by years of staring at phones and other devices, known as “tech neck” or “necklace” lines. According to aesthetic doctor and founder Nina Bal, who runs her London-based Facial Sculpting business, fillers can be used to smooth them out, but this requires a cunning approach to avoid an unnatural appearance. However, because it promotes collagen and elastin production, promotes skin elasticity, and promotes deep hydration, and is an excellent treatment for tech neck lines, “Profhilo [a hyaluronic acid-based injectable skin booster] is an excellent treatment for tech neck lines. ”

For jowls

Treatment: In-clinic treatments and micro-current tools

ziip halo
Offers a temporary lifting effect(Image: ZIIP Halo)

When I use my £379 ZIIP Halo microcurrent tool in the mornings, I notice noticeable, albeit subtly and quickly-lasting, lifting and sculpting results. This is not a long-term solution, though.

Dr. Shotter claims that the facial fat pads that are lost in the jaws are also the cause of the phenomenon, which is “jaunls” because they are about much more than just skin. Consider advanced options like dermal fillers to restore facial volume, Sofwave ultrasound therapy to tighten overlying skin, and enzymatic fat dissolution if you want long-lasting effects. ”

For imperfections

Treatment: Skincare products and supplements

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Using a PHA may help with breakouts(Image: Medik8)

According to Dr. Shotter, who advises supplementation, thorough cleaning, and regular use of acids, this can be the cause of the most frequent breakouts in this area caused by hormonal imbalances, as well as ingrown hairs, perioral dermatitis, and simple congestion. I switched out my powerful BHA exfoliant for a gentler PHA supplement (Medik8 Press &), and I started taking zinc and green tea supplements. I’ve noticed a difference in my stubborn spots after using the Glow Daily Exfoliating PHA Tonic (£9). Additionally, I like the £63 stick-on device known as the Lustre ClearSkin Solo, which shines blue LED light directly to specific areas to kill bacteria.

for a sharp jaw

Botox treatment

Woman with teeth clenching issue getting a shot of botox into the jaw muscle to relax it
Botox can help to slim down a heavy jaw(Image: Getty)

Botox injections can reduce the volume in your jawlines brought on by overactive masseter muscles. Additionally, this treatment is becoming more and more popular as a way to lessen jaw and tooth grinding discomfort. Your biceps wouldn’t immediately shrink, as opposed to your biceps would if you stopped working out at the gym, says Dr. Shotter. However, the muscles lose some muscle mass over time, which can result in softer faces. ”

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Are you interested in trying mouth taping, a popular method for closing your mouth shut while you sleep? There is no proof that it will lead to a more snagged jawline, despite the fact that it might help to lessen snoring. According to Dr. Shotter, “any face or mouth taping cannot cause long-lasting changes to the facial structure.”

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Cruz Beckham apologises to fans and shares new swimwear snap after tiny white trunks pic

After posing confidently in a pair of white trunks, which were thought to be his father’s, while on vacation with his family, Cruz Beckham apologized to fans on Instagram.

Cruz posed with brother Romeo and dad David in a new swimwear snap(Image: INSTAGRAM/cruzbeckham)

Cruz Beckham is apologetic after he attempted to give his dad David a run for his money as he stripped down to a pair of tiny white trunks. The aspiring musician, 20, donned a pair of budgie smugglers as he soaked up the sun on his parent’s lavish yacht.

Now, Cruz has taken to his Instagram to post a fully clothed picture alongside brother Romeo, issuing an apology.

Cruz certainly turned heads with his social media snap from the Beckham yacht trip as he spread his legs wide while sat on a large white sofa at the back of the boat. He left little to the imagination as he proudly posed in his tiny trunks and a pair of sunglasses. It comes after Katie Price worries fans with appearance in family photo after explaining weight loss.

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Cruz, romeo and mitchell
Cruz is having a great time with his family.

He apologized by posting a new carousel of photos from the family vacation, which included dad, David, and said, “Sorry I don’t have more speedos pictures pictures x.”

In the most recent photos, Cruz and Romeo are seen sitting in a car with their football partner Mitchell Curry. A third image shows the trio enjoying a pizza on a yacht while Romeo and David are both smiling in the swimming trunks and posing with their father, Sir David.

Cruz apologized and posted a bold photo of himself posing in two tiny white trunks, which bore a striking similarity to his father’s recognizable tiny white swimsuit. When Cruz first changed his bold snap’s caption to “Spreadin em,” it appeared to take off in the background.

Romeo, Romeo’s older brother, quipped, “Jesus,” and was undoubtedly taken by the photo. Jackie Apostel, Cruz’s girlfriend, also stepped up after reading Romeo’s comment, which included a number of laughing, crying emojis.

Sandra Cruz’s mother, Sandra, left a number of touching emojis under Cruz’s post, making her feelings for them crystal clear. She emailed a red heart to her, followed by an emoji for a shocked, open mouth, and a teary, laugh-y face.

Cruz has been lapping it up with famous dad David, mum Victoria and his siblings Romeo and Harper on their £16million vessel. His older brother Brooklyn was nowhere to be seen, as he favoured a trip around the Mediterranean with his wife Nicola Peltz’s family instead.

Brooklyn has been keeping his distance from his famous family, having skipped David’s 50th birthday in May. It comes after Brooklyn was spotted cosying up with his father-in-law in a ‘financial flex’ over his own family.

Cruz in his speedos
Cruz posted a very eye-catching photo(Image: @cruzbeckham/Instagram)

Romeo and Cruz were allegedly unfollowing Brooklyn on social media earlier this month, according to reports from insiders who called it the “Gen Z version of World War Three.”

According to a source, “Even when the family has reached out to Brooklyn, they have been ignored.” He hasn’t spoken to them in months, and it seems obvious that he doesn’t want to apologize.

Brooklyn and Nicola initially claimed to have unfollowed Romeo and Cruz, but a friend of Brooklyn claimed otherwise. Brooks “had no idea” until he read online about it.

“It’s possible Romeo and Cruz blocked them, which would make it appear as him no longer following the brothers.” Shortly after news of the snub broke, Romeo shared Justin Bieber ’s Walking Away on his Instagram Stories, captioning it: “Yup.”

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Brooklyn and Nicola have been enjoying a holiday of their own as they sailed into Saint-Tropez on a £85million, 80 metre yacht called Project X as they lapped up the luxury getaway.

It had been rented by Nicola’s parents, Nelson and Claudia Peltz, and set them back a staggering £1.2million a week. Brooklyn avoided a run in with his parents as they arrived in the same French dock just two days later – which he reportedly was unaware of. They turned up on a £16million, 40 metre vessel named Seven.

Slovenia becomes first EU country to impose arms embargo on Israel

In response to Israel’s ongoing conflict with Gaza, Slovenia has become the first member of the European Union to outlaw all arms trade.

Two weeks after the state news agency STA reported that Israel’s ministers were declared persona non grata, the state news agency STA reported.

Robert Golob, the prime minister, made the announcement following a Thursday government meeting.

The government stated in a statement that Slovenia is the first European nation to outlaw the import, export, and transit of weapons from Israel.

Because the EU was unable to “adopt concrete measures… due to internal disagreements and disunity,” it claimed it was moving forward “independently.”

Every responsible state had a duty to act, even if it meant moving one step ahead of others, according to the statement. “People are dying because humanitarian aid is systematically denied them,” it said in the Gaza war.

Due to the conflict, the government hasn’t issued any permits for the export of military equipment to Israel since October 2023, according to the statement.

Two far-right Israeli ministers were prohibited from entering Slovenia in early July, a first for the EU.

Both Israelis were labeled as “persona non grata” and accused of engaging in “extreme violence and grave violations of Palestinian human rights” as a result of their statements.

Following in the footsteps of Ireland, Norway, and Spain, Slovenia’s parliament approved a statehood in June 2024, in part as a result of Israel’s condemnation of Gaza bombing.

Additionally, France, the UK, and Canada announced last week that they might grant a Palestinian state recognition. Israel decried these announcements, calling them Hamas’s way of recompense for its 20-day assault on Israeli territory on October 7, 2023.

Human rights organizations and UN experts have compared Israel’s nearly 22-month conflict to a genocide in Gaza.

More than 60, 000 Palestinians have died as a result of Israel’s military campaign, with more at risk of dying from hunger as a result of the territory’s blockade.

The International Court of Justice has heard arguments from a number of nations, including South Africa, that Israel is committing a genocide in Gaza.

Forced back from Iran, Afghans face drought, poverty and repression

Fatima exits the bus and enters Islam Qala’s transit camp in western Afghanistan amid the blazing heat and uncertain future. She is one of the 10, 000 Iranians who have arrived that day and the 800, 000 who have over the past six months. She rushes her three children to a parking lot, slumps onto the sand, and covers her family with bed linens. When questioned about where she might go from here, she claims a brother might visit her hometown.

The camp receives hot food and medical care from the Afghan Red Crescent Society in the form of donations from the IFRC. Some money is provided by UN agencies. However, it’s time to depart after a day. Afghan cities and towns are called out by bus drivers. Fatima transports her cases to a bus to Owbeh, in the province of Herat. Her three children follow her closely. She claims that she was forbidden from traveling with any materials or tools despite having studied carpet weaving in Iran. She enquires as to how she can start from scratch without any funding. And who, in her village, would purchase her carpets anyway? They are in charge. not even food.

Although her exit from Iran was painful, the real challenges lie ahead. There won’t be any jobs for her in the public sector when she arrives in her hometown. Due to the laws and rules governing hiring women, men will be reluctant to hire her. Her only chance of surviving will be to launch her own business. She will require start-up funding for that. She might also need brother’s assistance with accessing markets. There will be a challenge, but more Afghan women are stepping up to the plate. Fatima could, too. She’d be better off having access to credit.

Will anyone able to purchase her goods, though? Her neighbors will largely depend on agriculture, which will depend on irrigation and rain, like most Afghans. Because of the drought, irrigation is becoming impossible in a large portion of Herat province and throughout the nation. Dust accumulates in rivers. Water sources in the ground are drying up. Men travel to cities in search of daily work when there is no farmland, only to discover that there is also a raging battle for water there. According to Mercy Corps, the city could run out of accessible groundwater in five years because half of Kabul’s boreholes have dried out. Only significant investment in water conservation, rain vats, storage dams, and check dams could slow down or stop this trend. Just the kind of money Afghanistan is trying to raise.

If Fatima can focus on her children’s education if she can make a little money and reside close to the water. A madrassa will be required for her daughter. She will experience a significant decline in her Iranian education. However, it might be one of the many madrassas that is already offering classes through the 12th grade and introducing more varied subjects. There might also be other options, such as vocational training and online courses, if she is resourceful and willing to put some money into action. Although she will face extreme odds of maneuvering, she will also have some old ones. They represent a long-running conflict between patriarchy and the cities, between self-realization desires and deep rooted patriarchy. Foreign aid may be able to aid in quietly promoting multiple and flexible opportunities for learning and exchange while acknowledging that the ideological battles will take place among Afghans themselves and will take time. Some organizations are attempting to accomplish this, but they don’t have a scale.

For Fatima to have access to clean drinking water, education for her children, and investment in her social enterprise will require a lot of luck. Unfortunately, it is much more likely and the outcome is grim. She’ll likely be without food in a few weeks, like most new arrivals. She won’t have access to the exclusive business support opportunities. The villages she touches will disappear if there is no water. Her health will suffer if she persists. Too expensive or too far away will be medical care. She might be forced to marry her daughter early and force her boys to do daily, cheap work. This is taking place throughout the nation. She will try to return to Iran if she can to prevent such a terrible fate.

Can international aid assist Fatima and the millions of people who depend on her? In spite of all the reservations, humanitarian funding has been generous over the past four years. Assistance has been allocated more than $7 billion. Enough to support the creation of small businesses by tens of thousands of women. Enough to have water stored across the nation, deepened boreholes, and irrigated farms. Enough to have provided children with thousands of alternative learning options. Humanitarian organizations have tried to assist in all of these areas, but the majority of the funds have been used for emergency relief, and many donors have been reluctant to invest in anything more substantial because they fear it will come off as a deceitful figure in the eyes of those in power.

It is compelling to need a new strategy. Due to aid cuts, there is currently less money available, but what is still available can be used to fund locally developed initiatives in areas of livelihoods, water infrastructure, health, and education. This might give those like Fatima a sense of hope for the future. As much as its resources allow, IFRC will concentrate on this.

If the moral justification for that isn’t compelling enough, it’s worthwhile to consider that the historic repatriation to Afghanistan that took place this year is likely to be the start of a much bigger exodus in the years to come. It would be far wiser to invest now and give people in their home countries a chance to prosper than to invest significantly more in anti-trafficking projects and refugee camps.