At a Glance
- Gwyneth Paltrow debunked the rumor that she only drinks bone broth
- The actress enjoys bone broth “like a cup of tea” but eats full meals
- She and Amy Poehler both avoid alcohol after 50
- Why it matters: Stars are pushing back on viral diet myths that can fuel unhealthy expectations
Gwyneth Paltrow used Amy Poehler’s Good Hang podcast on January 6 to set the record straight about her much-discussed diet, telling listeners she’s tired of being labeled the “bone broth only” celebrity.
The Rumor That Wouldn’t Die
The 53-year-old Oscar winner traced the myth to a 2023 interview where she detailed a day of eating. Social media latched onto the mention of bone broth and spun it into a headline that she sips nothing else.
> “For some reason, people thought I only drank bone broth.”
Paltrow reminded fans that she previously clarified her habits, noting she consumes “full meals” and has “a lot of days of eating whatever I want,” including french fries.
What She Actually Eats and Drinks
- Bone broth serves as an afternoon pick-me-up, not a meal replacement
- She touts its protein and collagen benefits
- Coffee with raw heavy cream is her daily staple
- She rejects alt milk, joking, “I’m not the alt milk queen”
Aging and Lifestyle Tweaks
Both Paltrow and Poehler, 54, commiserated about giving up alcohol post-50, calling the change “a bummer.” The Marty Supreme star outlined her healthy-aging checklist: consulting a doctor about estrogen supplementation, lifting heavy weights on a Lagree reformer, and prioritizing protein intake.
Key Takeaways
- Paltrow never followed a bone-broth-only diet
- She drinks bone broth like tea and eats regular meals
- Coffee with raw heavy cream is her go-to beverage
- Alcohol is off the table as she focuses on aging well
