Blythe Danner – Gwyneth Paltrow’s Mother Age, Husband, Net Worth, Children

How much do you know about Blythe Danner – Gwyneth Paltrow’s Mother? Blythe Danner is an American actress from Philadelphia who has received the notable award for her performances like Emmy, Tony, and many others. She had been in the acting industry for more than 52 years since she started her career in 1968 when she was just 24 years old. Her trademark husky voice and rich socialite type roles have made her renowned in her movies.

As they say that the apple doesn’t fall far from the tree, her daughter Gwyneth Paltrow is also a successful actress and businesswoman. Here are 10 facts on Gwyneth Paltrow’s mother, Blythe Danner that you should know about.

Blythe Danner is around 77 years old

Blythe Katherine Danner was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on 3 February 1943. Her parents were Katharine (Kile) and Harry Earl Danner. She was raised with her brothers, William Moennig and Harry Danner. Blythe has mixed ancestry and it includes German, English as well as Irish descent. As of 2020, she is now 77 years old and is still active in her acting career. The recent movie she appeared was released in 2019 called “Strange but True”.

She had studied at Bard College

Blythe has an acting degree from “Bard College” which she gained in 1963. Before that, she had graduated from a Quaker high school in Newtown, Pennsylvania, “George School” in 1960. She also holds an honorary doctorate from Hobart William Smith College.

She is the mother of Gwyneth Paltrow and Jake Paltrow

Blythe had been married to husband Bruce Paltrow since 1969. He died of oral cancer in 2002. Blythe had two talented children from her marriage. Gwyneth Paltrow is a successful actress while Jake Paltrow is also a successful director, screenwriter as well as an actor. The talented acting gene runs in their family.

Blythe started her career as a Broadway artist

American actress Danna first performed in ‘The Glass Menagerie’ by Tennessee Williams in 1965. She had appeared in other plays also. She debuted in Television through the movie ‘George M!’ in 1970. Until now, she has appeared in more than fifty movies and more than 48 Television series. She has also played numerous roles on stages. The most notable roles through which Blythe is popularly known are from hit movies and shows like “Will and Grace”, “Meet the parents”, “I’ll see you in my dreams”, “Butterflies are Free”, and many more.

She is the first actress to be nominated for the three Emmy Awards in the same year

In 2005, Blythe was nominated for Emmy awards for three roles. Those roles were for the Outstanding supporting actor in the drama series for her role in “Huff” which she won. The other roles that gained Emmy’s nominations were for “Will and Grace”, and “Back when we were grown-ups”, “We Were the Mulvaneys”. She has also won Tony award for “Butterflies are Free”.

She stands 5 feet and 7 inches tall

Blythe is blessed with a beautiful body and stands 5 feet 7 inches tall i.e. 1.7 m. She weighs around 61 kilograms. Her hair is blonde and she has a pair of blue charismatic eyes. She looks hot even at the age of 77.

Blythe can sing very well

We know about the acting skills of Blythe Danner but she has a very beautiful voice. She can carry a tune very well. She loved singing jazz when she was younger. Before she went to acting, she desired to go for singing.

Her net worth is approximately $45 million

Danner is a very successful actress and had been active for a very long time. Through her more than 50 years of the acting profession, she has been able to acquire more than $45 million dollars. It is just an estimated amount and she must have much more than that.

Blythe provides support for the Oral Cancer Foundation

After she lost her husband who had been struggling with oral cancer, Blythe provides financial support for the oral cancer foundation through Bruce Paltrow Fund. Her daughter, Gwyneth also supports this foundation.

Danner is an Environmental Activist

Danner is an advocate for the environment. She has been involved in recycling and conservation for more than 30 years. She is also active in INFORM Inc. Blythe is one of the Board members of Environmental Advocates of New York and of Environmental Media Association. She has also won an award as an environmentalist called  “EMA Board of directors Ongoing Commitment Award”.