The A-list Hollywood actress and lifestyle mogul Gwyneth Paltrow has cautiously affirmed the infamous rumor that swept social media and gossip the past year. It involves a prominent houseguest’s explosive diarrhea mishap, which took place at her Hamptons home.
The incident allegedly occurred over the summer and had been the subject of blind gossip columns, online speculation, and insider whispers for months before finally making its way into a Vanity Fair interview with the 52-year-old Goop founder.
In the interview, journalist Michelle Ruiz delicately broached the subject, describing Paltrow’s reaction as apparent discomfort. Paltrow talked about the topic with what she called “existential cringe.” She refrained from offering a complete denial but appeared uneasy talking about it. As she began to answer, she trailed off, deciding not to give a complete response on the matter.
The Alleged Culprit: Derek Blasberg
Although Vanity Fair did not directly name the individual at the center of the scandal, insiders later confirmed to DailyMail.com that the guest in question was Derek Blasberg, a high-profile fashion journalist and socialite well-known in celebrity circles.
Blasberg, a frequent visitor of Paltrow’s five-bedroom Long Island estate, reportedly suffered an embarrassing bout of what was described as “Ozempic-induced diarrhea” while staying at her property.
Rather than confronting the situation, he allegedly fled the scene without saying anything. According to one source, Blasberg himself blamed the incident on Ozempic, a popular diabetes medication that is often used off-label for weight loss.
Another source called it a convenient excuse. They asserted, “It’s not Ozempic, that’s just what he told everyone.”
Elite Circles Buzzing With Gossip
The story was first teased in a blind item newsletter from Popb***h, describing the event as a “catastrophic” accident that literally left its mark on Paltrow’s guest accommodations. “The story goes that a recent houseguest of Gwynnie’s catastrophically s**t themselves in bed while staying there, then fled back to the city before they had to face the music,” it said.
It wasn’t long before the anonymous tale became Hampton’s most talked-about rumor. It allegedly spread among Paltrow’s high-profile friends, including Oprah Winfrey, Jerry and Jessica Seinfeld, and Larry David. Some sources have speculated that the leak originated from Paltrow herself.
Still, others are pointing fingers elsewhere, most notably her distressed housekeeper, who reportedly discovered the scene and made a frantic call to her employer while she was out for lunch.
Sources close to Paltrow claim that while she was initially “horrified” by the ordeal, she has since developed the ability to laugh at the situation, at least in private.
As for Blasberg, he has yet to comment on the rumor publicly. Nonetheless, insiders believe the incident has temporarily strained his friendship with Paltrow. “They both know that if they are ever seen together or if he ever returns to her house, they go out to dinner, it will be the only thing people will be talking about,” a source told DailyMail.com.
A Scandal That Refuses to Fade
While the internet continues to speculate, many within Paltrow’s circle treat the episode as an unfortunate but laughable event rather than a lasting scandal. One insider added, “Most of Gwyneth’s friends think it is shockingly hilarious and gross, but they aren’t thinking differently about Gwyneth.”
As one source put it, Paltrow does “feel bad” that people know about the incident but is hopeful that its time in the media will pass. For now, Paltrow’s response remains understated, and Blasberg remains silent.
