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Gwyneth Paltrow Makes 'Boyfriend Breakfast' Burrito for Brad Falchuk at Dawn
2024-12-17
On Monday, December 16th, the renowned Oscar winner, now 52 years old, took to Instagram to share a video of herself crafting one of her highly popular "boyfriend breakfasts" for her husband, Falchuk, who is 53. This culinary endeavor was accompanied by Tabitha Meeks and Ryan Corn's 2023 song "Ready For Christmas" as she captioned the clip "#boyfriendbreakfast burrito at dawn".

Initial Moments and Setup

In the first video, Falchuck was seen looking at a laptop while seated at their dining table. Paltrow then showcased the array of ingredients for the breakfast dish laid out on a table. It included a pack of Mexican Chorizo, three eggs, organic tortillas, an onion, a green pepper, a lemon, and an avocado. This initial setup gave a clear glimpse of the ingredients that would come together to create a delicious meal.The following clip focused on the chorizo sizzling in a pan on the stove in the kitchen. As the camera panned upwards, it revealed a roaring fire in the fireplace right beside the stove, adding a warm and cozy ambiance to the scene.

Assembly and Final Presentation

Paltrow was next filmed with her back to the camera as she deftly assembled the cooked eggs, chorizo, and vegetables from the pan onto a tortilla placed flat on a chopping board on an island in the kitchen. Her precise movements showed her culinary expertise. A final shot revealed the neatly wrapped breakfast burrito cut into two halves and piled onto a plate, ready to be served. This final presentation was a testament to her attention to detail and the artistry of cooking.Paltrow and Falchuck tied the knot on September 29, 2018. The actress was previously married to Coldplay frontman Chris Martin, and they share two children: daughter Apple, 20, and son Moses Martin, 18. Paltrow previously shared on her lifestyle website Goop that her tradition of making "boyfriend breakfasts" for Falchuk began "when we were dating". She emphasized that sometimes when neither of them had their kids on Saturday mornings, this became a special ritual, and both of them still cherish the energy it brings to their relationship. She added that she "really enjoys the act of cooking... specifically for him".

Another "Boyfriend Breakfast" Instance

On November 23rd, Paltrow posted another video on Instagram of her "#boyfriendbreakfast", this time featuring "pepper and garden greens with three baked eggs". This shows the consistency of her culinary efforts and the special bond she shares with her husband through these breakfast preparations.The actress firmly stated that she finds cooking for her husband "not anti-feminist". Despite facing criticism for speaking openly about her love for cooking, she explained that it is an act of service that shows she sees and understands her partner's needs. For her, and many type A people, cooking is also a relaxing and grounding activity.Never miss a story — sign up for PEOPLE's free daily newsletter to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.
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