Gwyneth Paltrowis revealing the sweet story behind one of her most iconic outfits.In aVoguevideopublished Wednesday, Paltrow, 48, looked back on her life through her style — but one outfit stood out as the “most famous”: the bubblegum pink Ralph Lauren ballgown she wore to the 1999 Oscars.To accessorize the dress, Paltrow wore diamond earrings and a matching choker necklace from Harry Winston to the ceremony, where she won Best Actress for her role inShakespeare in Love.“I had borrowed [these] Harry Winston earrings and necklace forthe Oscars, and then after I won, my dad, as a present, surprised me with them,” Paltrow explained toVogue, getting emotional as she shared the story. “Now I’m gonna cry. So, that was very sweet.“Paltrow’s father, Bruce Paltrow,diedsuddenly in Rome, Italy, just three years later of complications resulting from pneumonia.The Goop founder toldVoguethat she re-wore the sentimental jewels in her wedding toBrad Falchukin 2018.Gwyneth Paltrow.vogue"And I wore the earrings and necklace when I gotmarried to Bradin homage to my dad, as a way of keeping him there with us,” she said, before dabbing her eyes and joking, “You guys made me cry, you dicks! I hate crying in public.“Gwyneth Paltrow.vogueLast month, Paltrow looked back on her Oscars win during an appearance on theAnna Faris Is Unqualifiedpodcast, recalling how “overwhelming” the experience was.Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from juicy celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.“In L.A., everybody was so supportive,” she said. “I remember winning and feeling like the tide sort of turned and there was this feeling of when you have that much attention on you and that much energy, it was really, really overwhelming.“Gwyneth and Bruce Paltrow in 2001.George De Sota/Getty Images"I remember I was staying with my parents at their house in Santa Monica, and I just kind ofhid for three weeks afterward,” she said. “It was so intense. Lonely is the right word, it was really strange.““It was the weirdest most surreal time,” she continued. “You’re also kind of embarrassed that you’re nominated for an Oscar and you haveimposter syndromeand you think, ‘I can’t even believe this is happening. I’m not even that good. Does everybody hate me?’ ““I was kind of like, ‘Well, of course, I’m not going to win but it’s kind of cool, too,’ " she added.Join PEOPLE starting on May 19 for an exclusive shopping event with special deals, live tutorials and more from COVERGIRL and Sally Hansen.Register herefor the live events andsign up here for deal text alertsduring the 3-day event.
Gwyneth Paltrowis revealing the sweet story behind one of her most iconic outfits.
In aVoguevideopublished Wednesday, Paltrow, 48, looked back on her life through her style — but one outfit stood out as the “most famous”: the bubblegum pink Ralph Lauren ballgown she wore to the 1999 Oscars.
To accessorize the dress, Paltrow wore diamond earrings and a matching choker necklace from Harry Winston to the ceremony, where she won Best Actress for her role inShakespeare in Love.
“I had borrowed [these] Harry Winston earrings and necklace forthe Oscars, and then after I won, my dad, as a present, surprised me with them,” Paltrow explained toVogue, getting emotional as she shared the story. “Now I’m gonna cry. So, that was very sweet.”
Paltrow’s father, Bruce Paltrow,diedsuddenly in Rome, Italy, just three years later of complications resulting from pneumonia.
The Goop founder toldVoguethat she re-wore the sentimental jewels in her wedding toBrad Falchukin 2018.
Gwyneth Paltrow.vogue
“And I wore the earrings and necklace when I gotmarried to Bradin homage to my dad, as a way of keeping him there with us,” she said, before dabbing her eyes and joking, “You guys made me cry, you dicks! I hate crying in public.”
Last month, Paltrow looked back on her Oscars win during an appearance on theAnna Faris Is Unqualifiedpodcast, recalling how “overwhelming” the experience was.
Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from juicy celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.
“In L.A., everybody was so supportive,” she said. “I remember winning and feeling like the tide sort of turned and there was this feeling of when you have that much attention on you and that much energy, it was really, really overwhelming.”
Gwyneth and Bruce Paltrow in 2001.George De Sota/Getty Images
“I remember I was staying with my parents at their house in Santa Monica, and I just kind ofhid for three weeks afterward,” she said. “It was so intense. Lonely is the right word, it was really strange.”
“It was the weirdest most surreal time,” she continued. “You’re also kind of embarrassed that you’re nominated for an Oscar and you haveimposter syndromeand you think, ‘I can’t even believe this is happening. I’m not even that good. Does everybody hate me?’ "
“I was kind of like, ‘Well, of course, I’m not going to win but it’s kind of cool, too,’ " she added.
Join PEOPLE starting on May 19 for an exclusive shopping event with special deals, live tutorials and more from COVERGIRL and Sally Hansen.Register herefor the live events andsign up here for deal text alertsduring the 3-day event.
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