In a candid and amusing revelation, Hollywood star Gwyneth Paltrow has shared the story of an embarrassing moment on the set of her new film, where she offered unsolicited skincare advice to her co-star Timothée Chalamet. The incident occurred during the filming of Josh Safdie's forthcoming 1950s sports drama, 'Marty Supreme', which is set for a Christmas Day premiere.
The Makeup Misunderstanding
Paltrow, 53, who stars opposite Chalamet as Kay Stone, a married movie star, recounted the tale on The Run-Through with Vogue podcast. She explained that for his role as table-tennis champion Marty Mauser, Chalamet, 29, wore intricate face makeup designed to create the illusion of pockmarks—small, indented scars often caused by acne or chickenpox.
"I had never done anything like that where I’m really transformed in the face," Paltrow admitted, noting her unfamiliarity with such dramatic prosthetic applications. This led to her mistaking the actor's incredibly realistic makeup for his actual skin. "He made a comment, and I was like, 'Oh, you know, you can do microneedling for that,'" the Goop founder laughed, recalling her well-intentioned but misplaced suggestion.
Chalamet was quick to correct her, replying, "This is makeup!" Paltrow's reaction was one of immediate regret: "I was like, 'Oh, s****' I didn't realise. The makeup was so good that I thought he had little acne scars." She was keen to clarify that in reality, Chalamet possesses "beautiful skin," adding emphatically, "His skin in real life, you’re like, oh my gosh."
Critical Acclaim for 'Marty Supreme'
The film, which also features contacts and glasses to alter Chalamet's eye appearance, has already generated significant buzz from early reviewers. It has been praised as a "powder keg of a ping-pong movie" and is earning particular acclaim for Chalamet's performance.
In a four-star review for The Independent, critic Clarisse Loughrey declared his turn as Marty Mauser a "career-best" effort. She wrote, "If Marty Supreme exists to prove that Timothée Chalamet could have easily kicked it with the New Hollywood icons of the Seventies... then point proven. He’s truly one of our greatest talents."
A Love Letter to New York
During a Q&A following an October screening, Chalamet, alongside Safdie, Paltrow, and cast members Tyler, the Creator and Odessa A'zion, spoke about the film's deeper meaning. "This movie — in many ways, beyond being about Marty Mauser — is a love letter to New York," Chalamet told the audience. He expressed personal connection, noting, "I went to high school down the street," referring to LaGuardia High School. "This is f***ing awesome to be here," he added.
'Marty Supreme' will premiere in North American cinemas on 25 December 2025, with a UK release following on 26 December. The film promises to be a major holiday season release, blending sports drama with a poignant character study, anchored by what critics are hailing as a transformative performance from its lead.
