Gwyneth Paltrow on Goop vs. Kourtney Kardashian’s Poosh Comparisons


Gwyneth Paltrow, Kourtney Kardashian
Shutterstock (2)

It’s okay to tell it like it is. Gwyneth Paltrow doesn’t appreciate women being pitted against each other — and she revealed as much when asked about her and Kourtney Kardashian’s “competing” lifestyle brands.

“Are you upset that Poosh copied you?” a fan asked the Goop founder, 49, via an Instagram Story Q&A on Saturday, May 21, referring to the Kardashians star’s wellness company.

“This idea that women need to be in competition is legacy patriarchy bulls—t, there is room for EVERY woman to fulfill her dreams,” Paltrow replied.

Despite this, Shakespeare In LoveThe actress gave a strong answer to the question. She also explained how her inclusive mindset evolved over time.

“I used to fall prey to this kind of thinking years ago, so i understand where it comes from,” she wrote, not only praising Kardashian, 43 — but her new marriage to Travis Barker, too. “Now I get so happy when I see new wellness businesses there is a place for all of us plus @kourtneykardash is a really good person and also #KRAVISFOREVER.”

TheKeeping up with Kardashians alum, who held a third wedding ceremony with the Blink-182 drummer, 46, in Italy on Sunday, founded Poosh in 2019 “because I felt that there was something missing in the healthy lifestyle space,” she stated on the brand’s official website.

“At Poosh, we believe that life isn’t black or white, it’s not this extreme or that extreme, so why should a healthy lifestyle be so rigid?” the company — which details everything from fashion and beauty trends to Kardashian’s personal life to sexual and relationship wellness — asks rhetorically. “The ‘all or nothing’ approach is antiquated. Moderation is the essence of healthy living. Healthy living is a mindset, and Poosh explores how the modern woman is able to achieve just this.”

Meanwhile, Paltrow’s Goop was founded by the Academy Award winner in 2008 and has since become a cultural touchstone — selling items like a vagina-scented candle and a jade egg to aid in a “Kegel-like physical practice,” as well as pretending to launch a $120 disposable diaper line in order to raise awareness about taxing necessities.

Despite this, Strong Country star may not appreciate any unnecessary comparisons between her lifestyle brand the Hulu star’s website, she couldn’t resist suggesting a little something special from Goop for another member of the Kardashian family, dropping a sex toy in a holiday stocking for Kim Kardashian and Pete DavidsonDuring a December 2021 ad.

Listen to Us Weekly’s Hot Hollywood as the editors of Us break down each week’s top entertainment news stories!
Listen on Google Play Music