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Gwyneth Paltrow: Pastor Gwen Officiates First Wedding
11 Nov
Summary
- Gwyneth Paltrow officiated her first wedding for Rob Lowe's son, Matthew.
- The star-studded ceremony took place in Santa Barbara, California in October.
- Paltrow described the experience as incredible, feeling 'Pastor Gwen' after.
Gwyneth Paltrow recently stepped into a new role as a wedding officiant for the first time. She presided over the marriage of Matthew Lowe, son of her longtime friend Rob Lowe, to Emily Markus. The nuptials took place on Saturday, October 10, in Santa Barbara, California.
Paltrow shared on her podcast, 'The Goop Guide,' that witnessing the couple make their commitment was an 'incredible' experience, leaving her with 'chills.' She humorously referred to herself as 'Pastor Gwen' following the ceremony.
The wedding was attended by numerous celebrities, including Katy Perry, Chris Pratt, and Cameron Diaz. Paltrow and Rob Lowe have maintained a friendship for decades, with Paltrow's connection to Lowe's wife, Sheryl Berkoff, dating back to her teenage years.
This event occurred shortly after Paltrow celebrated her eighth wedding anniversary with her husband, Brad Falchuk, whom she married in 2018. She was previously married to Coldplay's Chris Martin, with whom she has two children.
