Overview
- Paltrow made the remarks on a June 2 episode of the Goop podcast, saying she is “pretty centrist” and that she “feels like I’m completely an independent.”
- The conversation with guest Trae Stephens, co‑founder of defense tech firm Anduril, focused on a charged political climate and the need for open, respectful dialogue to solve national problems.
- Paltrow said her husband, producer Brad Falchuk, is very progressive and at one point thought she was a Republican, a claim she denied on the show.
- Clips of the episode circulated quickly online and drew criticism on platforms such as X and Reddit, with many users calling the “I don’t feel anything right now” line tone‑deaf and out of touch.
- Reporting noted Paltrow’s past political activity — public support for Barack Obama and fundraising for Pete Buttigieg — and made clear the podcast comments are a personal clarification, not a campaign announcement.