In a new interview in The Hollywood Reporter, buried in the mix of the somewhat suspect history of Goop, its monetary projections and recent round of investments, and what basically amounts to a regurgitation of Gwyneth Paltrow‘s business plan, you’ll find the curious statement that Paltrow is, “putting acting on the back burner.” Though that’s really rather glossed over, it’s an odd note if you’re paying enough attention to catch it. While THR isn’t exactly the kind of medium to avoid things like relationship news, general celebrity gossip, and other stretches on the idea of “reporting” on “Hollywood,” there’s always been something mostly “serious” about THR.

When an interview with a personality, even one who is certainly connected to the industry in general, includes the idea that said personality is putting acting (read: Hollywood) on the back burner, you might wonder why you...