In a surprising turn of events, Hollywood stars Gwyneth Paltrow and Jennifer Lopez have officially buried the hatchet after more than two decades of tension between them. The two A-list actresses were spotted on good terms at the prestigious Governors Ball in Los Angeles, confirming their renewed friendship.
The End of a Quarter-Century Chill
According to sources speaking with Daily Mail, the former rivals have completely moved past their frosty relationship that began over 25 years ago. 'They are doing OK, they are friends,' revealed an insider. 'There is no frost, no bad vibes, they are good.'
The reconciliation marks a significant moment in Hollywood history, given the lengthy duration of their strained relationship. Both stars are expected to share space again on December 3rd at The Hollywood Reporter's annual Women In Entertainment breakfast gala at The Beverly Hills Hotel.
From Criticism to Mutual Respect
The origins of their feud trace back to a 1998 Movieline magazine interview where Lopez made controversial comments about Paltrow's career. The Selena star questioned Paltrow's professional achievements, stating: 'Tell me what she's been in? I swear to God, I don't remember anything she was in. Some people get hot by association. I heard more about her and Brad Pitt than I ever heard about her work.'
Ironically, just one year later in 1999, Paltrow silenced critics by winning the Best Actress Oscar for her performance in Shakespeare In Love. The timing made Lopez's previous comments particularly awkward and contributed to the longstanding tension between the two stars.
The Ben Affleck Connection
Adding another layer to their complicated history is their shared romantic connection to actor Ben Affleck. Paltrow dated Affleck on and off between 1997 and 2000, while Lopez had two separate relationships with the actor - first from 2002 to 2004, and then again from 2021 until their divorce in early 2025.
Despite this romantic overlap, sources indicate that both women have moved beyond any potential awkwardness. Interestingly, Jennifer Garner, Affleck's other ex-wife, maintains friendly relationships with both Paltrow and Lopez. 'There is no tension among them even though they have been with the same guy,' the insider confirmed.
The women also share fitness trainer Tracy Anderson, which may have provided additional opportunities for reconciliation in recent years. Signs of thawing relations became visible when Paltrow publicly celebrated Lopez's 2022 wedding to Affleck with the social media comment: 'Love is in the air.'
Both stars will receive honours at the upcoming Women In Entertainment gala, with Lopez set to collect the Equity in Entertainment Award and Paltrow receiving the Sherry Lansing Leadership Award. This joint recognition symbolizes their parallel success in the entertainment industry despite their past differences.
