Gwyneth Paltrow says that white women should learn ‘ruthless self-acceptance’ from Black women: ‘My Black friends know themselves’

Gwyneth Paltrow revealed the differences she’s noticed when it comes to relationships and self-love among her black and white friends.

The Goop founder, 51, said white women need to learn “ruthless self-acceptance” from their “black sisters” during a conversation with Dr. Ella Bell at the MAKERS conference in Beverly Hills, California, according to People.

Paltrow told Bell, co-author of the book Our Separate Ways: Black and White Women and the Struggle for Professional Identity, that she believes “white women can learn a lot from black women.”

The actress praised her black friends’ “incredible intrinsic self-aggrandizement,” saying it’s “from the deepest part of their souls to the tips of their fingers.”

“My black friends know themselves, love themselves, in a way that I don’t think white women have learned to do,” she explained.

“I think white women are taught to be competitive with each other – something I’ve tried so hard to combat because I don’t believe in competition between women – but we’re raised to be competitive, to be competitive. jealous, looking over each other’s shoulders.’

“And they don’t, at least in my circle of black women. There is an immediate acceptance, safety and appreciation,” the Oscar winner added.

She continued, “I’ve learned so much from my black friends about ruthless self-acceptance and complete self-love.”

“And I think that we as white women in this culture can learn a lot from our black sisters and the way they respect themselves. And I don’t know exactly where that comes from.’

‘I can ask you that question. I would actually love to know why you think African American women have that, and it’s like in a collective – it’s like an interwoven beautiful connection – and how you think that we, as white women, have that in ourselves and can cultivate in our relationships. own friendships.’

Bell responded, saying, “I can turn to the black women in this room when I need to be lifted up. That is important to us. And I don’t think white women have that.”

Paltrow agreed, adding, “Keeping the patriarchy strong by keeping white women in conflict and competition with each other.”

‘So we really have to take it upon ourselves to be aware of our thinking and our behavior, and to build bridges and understand that someone is not going to get more. You don’t have to get less because someone gets more.’

Paltrow said white women must learn “ruthless self-acceptance” from their “black sisters” during a conversation with Dr. Ella Bell at the MAKERS conference in Beverly Hills, California.

Paltrow went on to tell Bell that she believes “white women can learn a lot from black women.”

“My black friends know themselves, love themselves, in a way that I don’t think white women have learned to do,” she explained

“And I think that we as white women in this culture can learn a lot from our black sisters and the way they respect themselves. And I don’t know exactly where that comes from

While talking about women, Paltrow added that she believes “women should rule the world.”

She added that her team at Goop “wants to give women access to great things.”

“I think it really comes from a love of women and wanting to connect with women and be that friend, that resource,” she said.

‘And I always go back to that – and that applies to all women. That means white, black, Asian, Indian, all kinds of women. Our team reflects that.”

The MAKERS Conference is an annual three-day summit with a focus on high-performing women.

At this year’s edition, Gwyneth was on hand to speak about her wellness brand Goop, a lightning rod for publicity and controversy since its inception.

Gwyneth let her signature flaxen blonde hair fall into silky drapes that framed her unmistakable features for a sleek black look.

She modeled an elegant spotted blouse tucked into sturdy trousers, opting for naturalistic makeup and the previous jewelry.

Gwyneth and Bell also found a moment to pose together offstage during the red carpet portion of the event, where Gwyneth mingled with the organization’s brass.

As Gwyneth roamed the conference, she mingled with fellow wellness influencer Latham Thomas, who is known online as GlowMaven

She and Ella had their photo taken with MAKERS Women Chief Partnerships Officer Ja’Nay Hawkins and President Alicin Reidy Williamson.

The pair also found a moment to pose together offstage during the red carpet portion of the event, where Gwyneth hobnobbed with the organization’s brass.

She and Ella had their photo taken with MAKERS Women Chief Partnerships Officer Ja’Nay Hawkins and President Alicin Reidy Williamson.

As Gwyneth wandered around the conference, she mingled with fellow wellness influencer Latham Thomas, who is known online as GlowMaven.

Backstage at the party, Gwyneth could be seen having a green room conversation with trailblazing fashion model Bethann Hardison.