Gwyneth Paltrow Thinks Her Emmys Walk Was ‘Pretty Normal’

She doesn't 'totally get' the memes.

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by Bonnie McLaren |
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Gwyneth Paltrow{ =nofollow}is always making headlines, but at Sunday’s Emmy ceremony the Goop founder became an internet sensation. Not because of what she was wearing, or anything like that, but because of the way she walked - or rather, shuffled - on stage when presenting an award. (As one person tweeted, ‘Overdid leg day, walking like Gwyneth Paltrow at the Emmys.’)

Her stylist Elizabeth Saltzman had originally explained why the actress was walking a bit weirdly. Hint: it’s not because she overdid leg day. Rather, it’s because of the gorgeous Valentino dress she was wearing - which Gwyneth did not want to spoil, even if that affected her mobility.

'That's because in 1963 there were no back slits,’ the stylist told The Hollywood Reporter. ‘It was not that she was having this fabulous walk, which she already has. In order to keep the dress authentic, I didn't want to change Mr. Valentino's design.'

And now Gwyneth herself has spoken out on the matter, saying that she thinks she looks 'pretty normal'. 'I don't totally get it,' Paltrow told Today show host Savannah Guthrie on Thursday, adding, 'I think I look pretty normal.' She also explained that the walk was because of the dress. 'There was no slit in the back of the dress because it was from 1963, a couture Valentino gown, so I didn't want to chop a slit in it.'

After her awkward shuffle, Gwyneth presented the award for best leading actress in a drama to Jodie Comer{ =nofollow}.

While it’s unsurprising the Liverpudlian was crowned best actress, she couldn’t believe her luck when the star called her name, as she revealed in her acceptance speech that she didn’t even invite her parents - because she didn’t think she’d get the accolade.

Winning with grace, the actress also gave a shout-out to her nominated co-star Sandra Oh saying: ‘Safe to say, Sandra, that this Killing Eve journey has been an absolute whirlwind.’

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The Best Dressed Stars At The 2019 Emmys

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Gwendoline Christie

The internet went into meltdown over the Game of Thrones star's 'Jesus inspired' look, straight from Gucci's Resort 2020 runway.

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Viola Davis

Viola presented the award for Supporting Actor in a Drama Series while wearing sneakers. What an icon.

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Phoebe Waller-Bridge

The Fleabag creator truly did look the star of the show in her Monique Lhuillier gown.

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Jodie Comer

Killing Eve's Jodie Comer killed it in Tom Ford. (Do you see what we did there?!)

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Mandy Moore

A few celebrities opted for a pink and red look this year, and Mandy Moore absolutely nailed it.

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Natasha Lyonne

The Russian Doll star looked incredible in golden Gucci.

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Maisie Williams

The Game of Thrones actress ditched her pink locks, going back to her brunette roots while wearing this stunning JW Anderson gown.

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Sandra Oh

Killing Eve star Sandra Oh looked pretty in pink in this Zac Posen sweetheart dress.

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Michelle Williams

Michelle Williams took home the award for her portrayal of Broadway dancer Gwen Verdon in Fosse/Verdon, but her Louis Vuitton dress could have won an award all by itself.

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Kristen Bell

This embellished Dior gown is every colour of the rainbow.

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RuPaul

A pink floral suit1 Yas!

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Sophie Turner

Louis Vuitton and diamonds make up this dreamy look worn by the Game of Thrones star.

The cast of Queer Eye (minus Jonathan Van Ness)13 of 17
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The cast of Queer Eye (minus Jonathan Van Ness)

After the cast's unforgettable #look last year, the Fab Five - sadly this year without JVN - stepped up their game.

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Zendaya

Zendaya in a euphoric Custom Vera Wang Collection green corset dress. Need we say anymore?!

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Emilia Clarke

The Game of Thrones actress proved her Khaleesi status in this gorgeous low-cut Valentino gown.

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Billy Porter

Obviously, it's not a best dressed list if Billy Porter doesn't appear. Here, he stuns in a £150,000 Michael Kors suit.

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Kim Kardashian, Kendall Jenner

The KUWTK stars both went for maxi gowns, but Kendall decided to layer hers with a PVC turtleneck.

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