She's known to get flak from time to time for her cringeworthy comments, like she'd "rather smoke crack than eat cheese from a tin", "conscious uncoupling", and not forgetting how being a movie star is harder than being a "regular' working mother: "I think to have a regular job and be a mom is not as, of course there are challenges, but it's not like being on set."
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But despite her penchant for at times foot-in-mouth syndrome, it's Gwyneth Paltrow's lifestyle blog's annual holiday wish list that really bites the proverbial biscuit. Gwyneth has been accused of being a little out of touch with real-life people with some of the items she lists in her Goop "gift guide" section.
This year, the actor includes the likes of 18K gold dumbbells worth $174,000, toilet paper that costs an astounding $1320, gilded playing cards that would set you back $3200 and a rosewood handle truffle slicer worth $55.
All listed under the category Ridiculous (and Awesome) Gifts, other interesting suggestions from the ex-wife of Coldplay's Chris Martin include a $58 condom dispenser that is described as "serious design, for taking safe sex seriously" and a $340 toothpaste squeezer – yes, a device that will actually squeeze toothpaste for you.
The Oscar-winning actor even recommends a $125,000 trip to the edge of space where you can enjoy views of the globe for between five to six hours and if you get bored of the sights the "space capsule features refreshments, a bar, and a lavatory".
The Shakespeare in Love star is not the only celebrity with a lifestyle section that has become known to spruik outrageously expensive gifts around the Christmas period.
Oprah's Favourite Things 2015 includes the likes of a $695 basket of chocolate, a pasta maker that will set you back $410, and a $475 cake made with fruits and nuts.
If you think your someone special's life won't be complete without a personalised cutting board, you can snatch one up for $220.
The billionaire and retired chat show host, 61, explains she likes to "load up these personalised cutting boards [made of sustainably harvested American hardwoods] with an assortment of cheeses and salamis".
Despite those expensive presents, other more affordable items make great gift ideas and many of her 87 suggestions come with a discount when you enter the code "Oprah".
New mother Kyly Clarke's lifestyle site suggests her candle range is what you should light "to represent the Star of Bethlehem" and they are "central to the Christmas spirit".
But possibly jumping on the Oprah and Gwyneth bandwagon, Michael Clarke's wife's Christmas candle gift sets range from an affordable $50 right up to a more eye-watering $350.
