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Gwyneth Paltrow spawns slew of internet gags as she wins $300,000 lawsuit

  • 31. Mar 2023. 9:03
  • By The EU Times
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Gwyneth Paltrow has won a $300,000 lawsuit against a website that published a false story about her. The victory has spawned a slew of internet gags and jokes about the actress, who is known for her often outrageous life choices.

The lawsuit was brought against the website, Goop, which claimed in an article that Paltrow had cancelled a “Goop Summit” event due to a lack of ticket sales. The article went on to make further false claims about the actress.

Paltrow denied the claims and sued the website for defamation. The website was found liable and was ordered to pay the actress $300,000 in damages.

The ruling has sparked a wave of online jokes and comments about Paltrow, with many poking fun at her often-controversial lifestyle. Some of the jokes poked fun at her often-expensive tastes and products she has endorsed, while others made light of her habit of giving her children unusual names.

The ruling also sparked a debate about the power of celebrities and their ability to sue for defamation. Some argued that the ruling was an example of Paltrow's influence and power, while others argued that it sends the wrong message and could discourage legitimate criticism of the actress.

In any case, the ruling has prompted a slew of jokes and memes about Paltrow, which have been shared widely across the internet. Whether or not the ruling was fair, it has certainly caused a stir and given people something to talk about.