Gwyneth Paltrow is going full meme over that ‘private, off-the-record al-fresco dinner’
Gwyneth Paltrow has responded to criticism regarding a private dinner she hosted for OpenAI CEO Sam Altman by posting spoof invitations featuring fictional characters. The backlash centered on the 'off-the-record' nature of the event and perceptions of the actor as tone-deaf.
Why it matters
The incident highlights the growing public tension between celebrity culture and the perceived influence of tech industry leaders.
Gwyneth Paltrow responded to backlash over her Sam Altman dinner with spoof invitations for Shrek and other fictional characters. Arturo Holmes/Getty Images Days after her Sam Altman dinner invite sparked backlash, Gwyneth Paltrow is hitting back with memes. On Instagram, Paltrow posted a series of spoof invites honoring fictional characters like Shrek and Jessica Rabbit. AI is already part of Paltrow's business world, from her investments to how she runs Goop. Gwyneth Paltrow has a response for critics of her dinner party for Sam Altman : more invitations. The Goop founder posted a series of spoof invitations to Instagram on Thursday, just days after Puck reported she was planning a "private, off-the-record al fresco dinner" at her home in honor of the OpenAI CEO. Puck had shared a graphic that appeared to be an invitation to the soirée, with blue lettering against a cream background.
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