Gwyneth Paltrow is an American actress, singer, and businesswoman. She is best known for her roles in films such as 'Shakespeare in Love' and 'Iron Man'. Her first name, GWYN, is a Welsh name meaning 'BLESSED' or 'FAIR'. She has won numerous awards, including an Academy Award for Best Actress for her role in 'Shakespeare in Love'. NELL is a four-letter word which is also the name of one of her films, released in 1996.