Gwyneth Paltrow says ‘f–k you’ to Bill Clinton for falling asleep, snoring during ‘Emma’ screening

Nika Shakhnazarova
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Gwyneth Paltrow says 'f--k you' to Bill Clinton for falling asleep, snoring during 'Emma' screening
Gwyneth Paltrow says 'f--k you' to Bill Clinton for falling asleep, snoring during 'Emma' screening
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Gwyneth Paltrow had some choice words for Former President Bill Clinton after he fell asleep and snored during a 1996 screening of her hit film, “Emma.”

During an appearance on “Hot Ones” Thursday, the Oscar-winning actress was asked about the rumor that Clinton actually “passed out asleep” during a screening at the White House.

“True. He was snoring right in front of me,” Paltrow, 51, confirmed to host Sean Evans. “I was like, ‘Wow, I guess this is going to be a real hit movie.’ But it was. So f–k you, Bill Clinton.”

Gwyneth Paltrow had some choice words for Former President Bill Clinton after he fell asleep during a 1996 screening of her hit film, “Emma.” First We Feast / Youtube
Gwyneth Paltrow had some choice words for Former President Bill Clinton after he fell asleep during a 1996 screening of her hit film, “Emma.” First We Feast / Youtube

In the hit film, Paltrow plays the role of Emma Woodhouse, a young woman in 19th Century England who focuses on setting her friends up with romantic partners.

The film became a box office hit, grossing nearly $40 million worldwide on a production budget under $8 million.

It scooped up two Academy Award nominations; one for costume design and another for original score, winning the latter.

Elsewhere during her chat with Evans, Paltrow slammed superhero movies for lacking originality, despite having previously starred in the “Iron Man” films.

The mom of two said there has been an active focus on quantity over quality in the Marvel franchise.

According to Paltrow, the former president began snoring during the White House screening. Getty Images
According to Paltrow, the former president began snoring during the White House screening. Getty Images

“If I look at the industry as a whole, there’s this sort of big push into superhero movies,” she explained.

“I mean, you can only make so many good ones that feel truly original and yet there’s still, you know, always trying to reach as many people as possible, which sometimes hinders quality or specificity or real point-of-views.”

Paltrow added that some movies she’s been a part of during her glittering career would simply not be green-lit today.

“Emma” became a box office hit, grossing nearly $40 million worldwide on a production budget under $8 million. ©Miramax/Courtesy Everett Collection
“Emma” became a box office hit, grossing nearly $40 million worldwide on a production budget under $8 million. ©Miramax/Courtesy Everett Collection

“So, I mean, you’re absolutely right,” she added. “I grew up doing those movies and I sometimes lament the fact. Like, I look back at some of the movies I made in the ’90s and think that just wouldn’t get made now.”

Paltrow has since strayed away from the acting arena and has shifted her entire focus into her successful lifestyle brand Goop, which she launched in 2008.