The conversation was not picked up by court microphones, but Terry Sanderson, who accused the actress of causing a skiing accident, said he heard from her: “All the best.”
What did actress Gwyneth Paltrow say to the man who sued her?
Shortly after being found not guilty in a 2016 ski accident at a Utah resort, the judge allowed Paltrow to leave the courtroom in front of the press.
As she walked toward the exit, she stopped and whispered something to the man who had embroiled her in a nearly eight-year legal odyssey and two-week trial.
Terry Sanderson, a 76-year-old retired ophthalmologist, was held “100% responsible” for the crash.
When asked about the brief conversation outside the courthouse, Sanderson promptly provided the transcript: “His exact words were ‘All the best’ is all he said,” he told reporters.
“I replied, ‘thank you, dear’.”
Paltrow had sought compensation of $1 (R$5.09) in addition to legal costs.
Since the conversation was not picked up by microphones in the courtroom, we may never know for sure what was said.
But many social media users have taken the initiative to write their own dialogues for a courtroom drama that has captivated the country.
Some have suggested that the actress whispered menacingly, “You can have the dollar.”
Others joked that he would name the next candle for his wellness brand “Total Vindication.” Paltrow owns a wellness and lifestyle brand and company, Goop.
They also shared the hashtag #Gwynnocent, a portmanteau of the words Gwyneth and innocent.
And, after seven years in court, there was also speculation that Paltrow and Sanderson were entering a period of “conscious disconnection,” a reference to a phrase coined during the actress’ divorce from Coldplay frontman Chris Martin.
But for many, the case has become yet another episode of entertainment involving US celebrities and courts.
“I wish you both well. Thanks for a very enjoyable week,” said one user.
understand the case
Paltrow was found not guilty by jurors in a 2016 skiing accident at a resort in the US state of Utah.
Terry Sanderson, a 76-year-old retired ophthalmologist, said Paltrow collided with him, causing life-changing injuries.
Sanderson, who was charging Paltrow $300,000 in damages, said Thursday’s verdict was “very disappointing.”
Jurors agreed with Paltrow, who blamed Sanderson for the incident and demanded $1 (R$5.09) plus legal costs.
Listening to the verdict in court, Paltrow remained expressionless, looking straight ahead and appearing to nod slightly. Then she left.
On her way out, she stopped briefly to talk to Sanderson.
In a story posted to her Instagram account with 8.3 million followers, the Oscar winner said, “I felt accepting a false claim compromised my integrity.” Paltrow won the 1999 Academy Award for Best Actress for the film. Shakespeare in love.
Paltrow said she was pleased with the outcome and thanked the judge and eight jury members for “their thoughtfulness in handling this case.”
It took the jury three hours of deliberation to unanimously find Sanderson guilty of the crash and award Paltrow the nominal sum he asked for.
contradictory stories
Speaking to the media outside the courtroom, her attorney, Steve Owens, said Paltrow “has a history of standing up for what she believes.”
“This situation was no different and she will continue to stand up for what is right,” he said.
Subsequently, Sanderson claimed he was the only one affected on the slope and suggested that Paltrow’s star power helped her in court.
“You get cocky credibility by being a famous person,” she said. “Seriously, who wants to challenge a celebrity?”
The two-week trial heard dozens of witnesses with conflicting stories about who clashed with whom.
According to Sanderson, the actress ran him over on a beginner’s ramp at Deer Valley Resort in Park City. In her version, Paltrow skied while lying unconscious in the snow with broken ribs, Sanderson said.
The crash left him with life-changing brain trauma, he said.
But Paltrow shared a completely different account before the court.
She said Sanderson had skied into her as she came down the slope with her two sons.
“I thought, ‘Is this a joke? Is someone doing something wicked? This is really, really weird,'” she said in her deposition.
Sanderson was conscious when she skied, Paltrow said, and even apologized to her.
Paltrow’s lawyers worked to undermine Sanderson’s claim that her health was ruined by the crash, pointing to a long list of trips she made after the crash to South America, Europe and Morocco.
And they accused Sanderson of trying to exploit his client’s fame, asking for an email he sent to his daughters shortly after the fight, in which he wrote: “I am famous”.
The case revolved around skiing etiquette, with both sides claiming they were downhill skiers and therefore had the right of way.
But the testimony also contained several inadvertently funny moments, with lawyers asking Paltrow about her height, her fashion and how close she was to singer Taylor Swift.
There was also a minor dispute in court about Paltrow providing a “gift” to court security personnel, which was ultimately denied by the judge. One of Paltrow’s security guards later told BBC News that she wanted to buy them lunch.
And at another point, Kristan VanOrman, one of Sanderson’s attorneys, told Paltrow on cross-examination that she was jealous of her height.
Speaking to reporters after the verdict, the lawyer said she was “not shocked” during the trial.
“I have a newfound appreciation for Paltrow because she has to go through all of this [atenção da mídia] every day,” he said.
Sanderson initially tried to sue Paltrow for $3.1 million (R$15.8 million), but the case was dropped.
– This text was published in https://www.bbc.com/english/articles/c7241n5v04do
Source: Terra
Rose James is a Gossipify movie and series reviewer known for her in-depth analysis and unique perspective on the latest releases. With a background in film studies, she provides engaging and informative reviews, and keeps readers up to date with industry trends and emerging talents.
