Fans Question Gwyneth Paltrow's Lips After New Video Sparks Speculation

A low-key kitchen video by the actress and lifestyle mogul has fans fixated on her mouth rather than her recipe.

Gwyneth Paltrow sparked a wave of online speculation after uploading a clip to Instagram on July 19, 2025, with her take on Korean steak. While her casual culinary clips are common, this one drew unexpected attention as viewers questioned apparent changes to her lips.

In the Instagram reel, the "Shakespeare in Love" actress is seen preparing a hearty breakfast while dressed in a gray T-shirt and pajama shorts. Her face appears makeup-free, and her hair hangs loose and straight.

The caption of the post reads, "My take on Korean steak and eggs - made with love, a little heat, and packed with flavor. #boyfriendbreakfast."

In the clip, the actress's mouth caught attention, as her upper lip appeared to be slightly swollen. As a result, netizens immediately flooded her comments section.

One viewer wrote, "The lips 🙄 why 😩," while another remarked, "I really wish she'd be honest about the work she's had recently because she sells anti aging products. She looks amazing but like be honest. Especially when that's what your brand is all about [sic]."

A different commenter noted, "Something happened to her top lip 🤔," and another asked, "Is there something with her lips?" Some reactions mixed compliments with confusion, such as one who commented, "Mmmmm looks so yum 🤤 But don't tell me you've done your lips too 😬."

One netizen added, "Marge Simpson lips," while another speculated she was wearing a mouth device, "I honestly think she has a retainer in or some sort of mouthguard."

One viewer stated, "She resorted to aesthetic medicine," and someone asked, "What's happened to your top lips [sic]?" However, the most exaggerated take declared, "The upper lip Beetlejuice dinosaur puffer lip for the win [sic]."

The speculation and comments about the 52-year-old's possible cosmetic procedures stand out because she's the founder of Goop, a wellness brand dedicated to promoting natural aging and clean beauty.

Goop was originally a newsletter the actress created in 2008, which grew into a business that includes clothes, beauty products, and more.

According to the website, they "curate the best in clean beauty" and "think it's possible to build a great wardrobe from a handful of beautifully made essentials that will last for years."

Additionally, Paltrow has spoken about aging in several past interviews. In an exclusive conversation with Glamour in 2023, the actress said that every woman should be able to age or not as they desired.

However, she clarified that her face doesn't really suit extensive procedures, adding that it wouldn't align with her aesthetic preferences.

That same year, Gwyneth Paltrow also talked to Vogue about how she approaches aging and the heightened scrutiny women face compared to men as they grow older.

"I think it's culture's problem. It's not ours!" she said. "As women, we want to be healthy, we want to be aging. This idea that we're supposed to be frozen in time is so weird."

She then compared how people have complimented George Clooney for his gray hair, but not women. "There's definitely a double standard. But again, we want to be aging! I think we want to be setting examples of how you can age," Paltrow continued.

However, the "Iron Man" actress emphasized that she doesn't judge women who choose to address every perceived sign of aging or those who embrace natural changes like going gray.