How to Seem Approachable Like Gwyneth Paltrow

Despite her immense talent, success and luck in the gene pool, Gwyneth Paltrow also has a certain charm that makes her seem much more approachable than many of her Hollywood peers. As former co-star and ex-flame, Ben Affleck once put it, "She's actually the funny, down-to-earth fat girl in the beautiful girl's body."

Difficulty:

Moderately Easy

Instructions

1. Smile and maintain eye contact. While other actors and actresses brood, pout and pose for the cameras, Gwyneth Paltrow always delivers a friendly smile and a confident, direct gaze which makes her seem approachable.

2. Dare to be honest about your career. Paltrow once admitted in an interview with "The Guardian" that she did certain films for love, while she did others, such as "View from the Top" and "Shallow Hal," for money.

3. Open up about your personal struggles. While many celebrities are reticent to speak publicly about their personal lives, Paltrow has shared her feelings on such sensitive subjects as the loss of her father and post-partum depression.

4. Surround yourself with people you trust. Paltrow maintains close relationships with her best friends from grade school and is extremely close to her family. Paltrow's ability to trust the people around her makes her more relaxed and approachable.

5. Admit your flaws. Paltrow doesn't comply with the picture-perfect image of her life as reflected on the movie screen and in the press. She told "USA TODAY," "I am so far from perfect. I'm impatient. I'm grumpy in the mornings. I see myself as very human..."