--- title: Gwyneth Paltrow at Barack Obama Fundraiser description: The Goop icon meets the President at a Los Angeles fundraiser canonical: https://time.com/3490134/gwyneth-paltrow-barack-obama/ author: Daniel D'Addario article:opinion: false article:content_tier: free article:published_time: 2014-10-10T15:27:08.000Z article:modified_time: 2026-05-11T05:07:29.032Z article:section: Entertainment og:title: Gwyneth Paltrow at Barack Obama Fundraiser og:description: The Goop icon meets the President at a Los Angeles fundraiser og:url: https://time.com/3490134/gwyneth-paltrow-barack-obama/ og:site_name: TIME og:image: https://static.time.com/v3/assets/bltea6093859af6183b/bltef79a9dad3da3bd1/69875ff1e20a87b69da825ec/ap119116072949.jpg?branch=production&width=3840&quality=75&auto=webp&crop=16:9 og:image:width: 1200 og:image:height: 675 og:image:alt: Gwyneth Paltrow og:type: article twitter:card: summary_large_image twitter:title: Gwyneth Paltrow at Barack Obama Fundraiser twitter:description: The Goop icon meets the President at a Los Angeles fundraiser twitter:image: https://static.time.com/v3/assets/bltea6093859af6183b/bltef79a9dad3da3bd1/69875ff1e20a87b69da825ec/ap119116072949.jpg?branch=production&width=3840&quality=75&auto=webp&crop=16:9 ---  # Gwyneth Paltrow to President Obama: "You're So Handsome I Can't Speak Properly" > Sponsored content. 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Terms and conditions apply. * Savings buckets are a feature of Ally Bank's Savings Account. * No ATM fees from Ally Bank at Allpoint and Moneypass ATMs plus we reimburse for fees charged by other ATM owners nationwide up to $10 per statement cycle. * Early direct deposit offers eligible direct deposits up to two days sooner. * Spending buckets are a feature of Ally Bank's Spending Account.  by [Daniel D'Addario](https://time.com/author/daniel-daddario/)  ## Daniel D'Addario Oct 10, 2014 3:27 PM UTC  Gwyneth Paltrow. (Photo by Dan Steinberg/Invision/AP) Gwyneth Paltrow. (Photo by Dan Steinberg/Invision/AP)Dan Steinberg—Dan Steinberg/Invision/AP  by [Daniel D'Addario](https://time.com/author/daniel-daddario/)  ## Daniel D'Addario Oct 10, 2014 3:27 PM UTC For perhaps the first time, Gwyneth Paltrow was at a loss for words. The actress and cookbook author hosted a Democratic National Committee fundraiser at her Los Angeles home, and [told guest of honor](http://www.politico.com/story/2014/10/gwyneth-paltrow-barack-obama-handsome-111761.html) President Obama: “You’re so handsome that I can’t speak properly.” Paltrow was reportedly composed enough in the presence of the President to remind him that she had been a longtime supporter, telling him she was “one of your biggest fans, if not the biggest.” The actress also told the assembled crowd, including Julia Roberts and _The West Wing_ star Bradley Whitford, that equal pay was an issue “very important to me as a working mother.” This sort of rhetoric has, historically, bothered those who find everything about Paltrow bothersome; she’s not exactly a _typical_ working mother, as indicated by her weekly Goop newsletters advising readers on complicated recipes and luxury fashions. But what Paltrow may lack in self-awareness she makes up for in passion. Even before last night’s fundraiser, the actress [had been involved in politics](http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/08/04/hollywood-actress-featured-in-pro-obama-web-ad/), taping an ad encouraging expatriate Americans to vote for Obama via absentee ballot in the 2008 election. She lived in London at the time with her husband Chris Martin, from whom she has since consciously uncoupled. For his part, Obama was reported to have enjoyed Paltrow’s hospitality. Following her compliment on his appearance, [the President said](http://www.nytimes.com/2014/10/10/us/obama-sticks-to-his-script-for-star-struck-celebrities-at-hollywood-fund-raiser.html) “I’m taking her to the next event.” ### From Gwyneth to Jay Z: 7 Celebrities Who Have Lifestyle Brands  Blake Lively's website Preserve launched in July. She also recently announced through her company blog that she's pregnant with her first child. Pascal Le Segretain—Getty Images  Reese Witherspoon's lifestyle brand, Draper James, hasn't launched yet, but will likely be influenced by her Southern sensibilities. Jon Kopaloff—FilmMagic  Ellen DeGeneres's lifestyle brand will include pet products and is set to launch late in 2014. Kevin Winter—Getty Images  Jessica Alba's Honest Company focuses on organic, environmentally conscious baby products. The eco-friendly business is worth nearly $1 billion, according to the Wall Street Journal. Jason Merritt—Getty Images  Former reality TV star Lauren Conrad offers everything from fitness to crafts on her lifestyle blog, Laurenconrad.com. Jason Merritt—Getty Images  Gwyneth Paltrow's Goop is the gold standard of celebrity lifestyle brands, and she just hired a former Martha Stewart exec as her new CEO. Pascal Le Segretain—Getty Images  Jay Z's lifestyle website, Life + Times, is aimed at stylish men. 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