After years of building her lifestyle brand Goop, Gwyneth Paltrow<\/a><\/strong> is doing her best to protect the company\u2019s reputation amid rumors threatening to tarnish it.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n The \u201cGlee\u201d star founded Goop in 2008, and over the years, the brand has sparked its fair share of controversies. From its viral vagina-scented candle to debates over its pricey products, and most recently, claims of a “toxic culture” sparked by Amy Odell’s unauthorized biography of Paltrow.<\/span><\/p>\n However, Paltrow has responded to the negative workplace accusations, acknowledging some past mistakes she let happen that contributed to the speculation.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n MEGA<\/p>\n The \u201cEmma\u201d actress confronted the claims head-on in a recent interview, admitting she was unsettled about them. \u201cThat bothers me. ‘Oh, Goop has a toxic culture.’ That drives me insane because we have never had that,\u201d Paltrow told Vogue UK<\/a><\/span>.<\/span><\/p>\n While denying the existence of an unhealthy work environment, Paltrow acknowledged that there had been a few \u201ctoxic\u201d employees in the past. She admitted her fear of confronting those situations quickly may have had a ripple effect on others, something she takes responsibility for.<\/span><\/p>\n However, she emphasized that her company boasts of a positive space. \u201cBut we are such a good culture. We are,\u201d she stressed. \u201cIt\u2019s something that I am so proud of and worked so hard on.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n The 53-year-old reiterated her stance about her organization and explained that people’s personal struggles can shape how they experience work, but she insists Goop is far from toxic.<\/span><\/p>\n According to Paltrow, anyone visiting the Santa Monica office would find \u201creally engaged, really brilliant, highly collaborative teams who are excited.\u201d She also expressed her displeasure at the negative chatter, declaring, \u201cI don’t like that kind of stuff; it impacts the team.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n Xavier Collin\/Image Press Agency\/MEGA<\/p>\n This isn’t the first time Paltrow has set the record straight about her company. After conversations arose over their high prices, she clarified the specific demographic Goop caters to.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\nGwyneth Paltrow Breaks Silence on Goop Rumors, Defends Company Culture<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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Gwyneth Paltrow Identified Goop\u2019s Customer As ‘Rich’<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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