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Gwyneth Paltrow Says Becoming a Stepparent Was 'Really Rough,' But 'Now They’re Like My Kids'

The actress has two children with ex-husband Chris Martin and two stepchildren with current husband Brad Falchuk.

Paltrow, the founder of Goop, initiated the discussion by asking Avant, the former United States ambassador to the Bahamas, about her role as stepmother to husband Ted Sarandos' children, Tony and Sarah. Despite facing resistance from her stepchildren at times, Avant shared that she ultimately forged a strong bond with them, crediting her mother's advice for guiding her through the journey. Avant expressed gratitude for the unwavering support of her community, echoing her late father's sentiment that "friends" were the solution to life's challenges.

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