Gwyneth Paltrow Baffled by Timothée Chalamet’s Favourite Blockbuster
During a Vogue interview, Timothée Chalamet revealed his latest film pick, only for Gwyneth Paltrow to admit she’d never heard of it. Their candid chat took an unexpected turn, sparking plenty of reactions.
Gwyneth Paltrow and Timothée Chalamet recently sat down together to promote their upcoming Safdie brothers project, Marty Supreme, in a Vogue feature. The conversation took a rather surprising turn when Chalamet brought up the last film he’d watched—none other than the box office sensation Tron: Legacy. Paltrow’s response was as candid as it was unexpected:
Wow. Never heard of it.
Despite Tron: Legacy’s impressive performance at the box office and its status as a sequel to the 1982 cult classic, Paltrow seemed genuinely unfamiliar with the title. Chalamet, meanwhile, was quick to praise the film’s acclaimed Daft Punk soundtrack, before the pair began swapping music recommendations.
Music Memories and Generational Gaps
The discussion soon shifted from cinema to music. Chalamet asked Paltrow about the first album she ever purchased, prompting her to recall buying The Go-Go’s debut, featuring the track Our Lips Are Sealed. The Go-Go’s, an all-female American rock group, made quite an impact with their chart-topping album Beauty and the Beat.
Their exchange took a light-hearted turn as they compared musical tastes, with Paltrow mentioning she owned a Michael Jackson record, highlighting the age difference between the two. When asked about his preferred song for a car singalong, Chalamet named Lady by D’Angelo as his current favourite.
Inside Marty Supreme: Cast, Crew, and Story
Chalamet also enquired whether Paltrow was familiar with Weyes Blood, an Americana artist who contributed vocals to their new film. The conversation segued into details about Marty Supreme: a sports comedy-drama directed by Josh Safdie, with Chalamet starring as Marty Mauser, a 1950s New Yorker chasing table tennis glory. The supporting cast includes Paltrow, Odessa A’zion, Kevin O’Leary, Tyler Okonma, Abel Ferrara, and Fran Drescher. The film, produced by Central Pictures and distributed by A24, is set for a Christmas Day release in the US, with a runtime of around 150 minutes. The story is loosely inspired by real-life ping-pong champion Marty Reisman.
The promotional campaign for Marty Supreme has sparked plenty of conversation about music and film, not least because of Paltrow’s admission regarding Tron: Legacy. Given the recent disappointment of Tron: Ares, perhaps her unfamiliarity is not so surprising after all.
Tron: Ares and the Franchise’s Recent Struggles
Jared Leto’s involvement in Tron: Ares has not exactly done wonders for the franchise. The film, which cost a reported $220 million to produce, managed to bring in only $142 million at the box office, falling well short of expectations. This underperformance has left a rather noticeable blemish on the series’ reputation.
While Tron: Legacy set a high standard for technical achievement and critical reception, the latest instalment failed to capture the same magic. Leto’s approach to acting, often described as “method,” has drawn criticism from industry professionals, and his star power appears to have waned. The hope remains that the franchise might one day recover, and perhaps next time, Paltrow will be more familiar with its legacy.
Tron: Legacy is available to stream on Disney+ in the US. Marty Supreme arrives in cinemas on 25 December 2025.