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Gwyneth Paltrow once revealed who was better in bed between Brad Pitt and Ben Affleck

A resurfaced Gwyneth Paltrow interview is going viral after she candidly compared Brad Pitt and Ben Affleck


Pop Culture & Art April 18, 2026 1 min read
-AFP

An old Gwyneth Paltrow interview is making the rounds online again after the actress candidly answered a question many fans never expected her to address.

During a past appearance on a podcast, Paltrow was asked to compare former partners Brad Pitt and Ben Affleck in a playful round of rapid-fire questions. The actress, who famously dated both stars in the 1990s, gave a surprisingly honest response that quickly became one of the interview’s most talked-about moments.

Paltrow described Pitt as the “major chemistry love of your life” type relationship, suggesting their connection was intense and deeply passionate during that period of her life.

When it came to Affleck, however, Paltrow said he was “technically excellent,” prompting laughter and immediate viral reaction online. She then jokingly added that she could not believe her daughter was listening to the conversation.

The resurfaced clip has reignited interest in one of Hollywood’s most iconic dating histories, with social media users debating her comments and revisiting the actress’s past high-profile romances.

Paltrow dated Pitt after meeting on the set of Se7en and was briefly engaged before they split in 1997. She later had an on-and-off relationship with Affleck before moving on in the early 2000s.

Years later, the playful confession is once again proving that celebrity interviews never truly disappear from the internet.

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