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Amy Adams
Gwyneth Paltrow
Drop Dead Gorgeous
Romantic Comedy
Catch Me If You Can
Sunshine Cleaning
Doubt
Night At the Museum: Battle Of the Smithsonian
Oscar Nominations
Leap Year
Hollywood
Cruel Intentions 2
Serving Sara
The Last Run
Amelia Earhart
Sundance Film Festival
Steven Spielberg
Love & Distrust
Buffy the Vampire Slayer
David O. Russell

A movie-by-movie breakdown of the careers of our favorite actresses, from their first brushes with fame to their newest releases. Co-hosts Dane McDonald and Louis Peitzman are charting the ups, downs, obstacles, and triumphs in this chronological deep dive into actress filmographies.

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Latest Episodes

Gwyneth Paltrow went British again for the 1998 romantic dramedy Sliding Doors, where she plays a woman named Helen who is living two different timelines after missing (or not missing) her train. We're joined by writer and film historian Marya E. Gat... more

Gwyneth Paltrow's 1998 continued with the Jessica Lange-led thriller Hush, where she plays the terrorized pregnant daughter-in-law Helen. We're joined by writer and Podcast Like It's… co-host Phil Iscove to talk about Gwyneth pretending this movie do... more

Gwyneth Paltrow began her jam-packed 1998 with the romantic drama Great Expectations, playing Estella in Alfonso Cuarón's modern-day adaptation of the Charles Dickens classic. We're joined by writer Julieanne Smolinski to talk about Gwyneth leaning i... more

In today's special Patreon preview, we're sharing the latest installment of our What We're Watching series. For August, we're celebrating Hot Anne Hathaway Summer and Hot Tom Holland Summer with our thoughts on The Odyssey, The End of Oak Street, and... more

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Recent Guests

Julieanne Smolinski
Writer for TV and a guest on the episode
Writer for TV
Episode: Great Expectations with Julieanne Smolinski (Chasing Gwyneth Paltrow: Episode 12)
Jourdain Searles
Film critic and programmer
Independent journalist/critic
Episode: Emma with Jourdain Searles (Chasing Gwyneth Paltrow: Episode 10)
Fran Hoepfner
Writer at Vulture and Fran Magazine, author of Field Guide to Nepo Babies
Vulture, Fran Magazine
Episode: The Pallbearer with Fran Hoepfner (Chasing Gwyneth Paltrow: Episode 9)
Drea Clark
Indie film producer, festival programmer, and co-host of Maximum Film
Maximum Film
Episode: Jefferson in Paris with Drea Clark (Chasing Gwyneth Paltrow: Episode 6)
Amy Odell
Journalist, author of Gwyneth, The Biography
Back Row; Gwyneth, The Biography
Episode: Flesh and Bone with Amy Odell (Chasing Gwyneth Paltrow: Episode 4)
Sonia Saraiya
Television critic, mother of two, working on a novel
Television Critic / Vanity Fair? (as introduced in episode)
Episode: Nightbitch with Sonia Saraiya (Chasing Amy Adams: Episode 50)
Jorge Molina
Filmmaker, festival programmer and entertainment critic
Independent/Festival circuit
Episode: Disenchanted with Jorge Molina (Chasing Amy Adams: Episode 49)
Kevin Porter
Comedian, host of Good Christian Fun and Gilmore Guys
Good Christian Fun; Gilmore Guys
Episode: Dear Evan Hansen with Kevin T. Porter (Chasing Amy Adams: Episode 48)
Maris Kreizman
Author of I Want to Burn This Place Down; The Maris Review
The Paris Review / author
Episode: The Woman in the Window with Maris Kreizman (Chasing Amy Adams: Episode 47)

Hosts

Dane McDonald
Host of Supporting Actresses; co-host of multiple related shows; long-form film critic and podcaster
Louis Peitzman
Co-host and frequent host of Supporting Actresses; known for critical discussions and industry context

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 79 ratings
  • Adams via a gay perspective

    I’ll give kudos to the hosts for actually being movie buffs.And the conceit of going through all of her works is brilliant since she is likely my favorite actress.

    I think my problem is that you guys take away too long to start the show. We don’t need to hear the meandering bantering.

    The bigger thing is that you view Adams’ career through a gay perspective, since obviously, both of you are gay. And as a heterosexual man, it just throws off the enjoyment of the podcast. Also, Adams being one ... more

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    Alfred Gonzales
    United States3 months ago
  • Love this pod

    Great find! Love the hosts and awesome guests.

    Please cover Sharp Objects!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Oryx700
    United States5 months ago
  • Love this pod

    Great find!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Oryx700
    United States6 months ago
  • Nightpod

    In the nicest and most positive way I can mean it, this is the gayest concept for a podcast imaginable

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    AddMLR
    United States9 months ago
  • Delightful

    I’ve listened to both Dane and Louis on screendrafts and love their energy. I’m not , not, an Amy Adams fan, but I normally wouldn’t seek out a pod just about her work ( which is great), but I find this to be a fun listen to help get me through my work day . Such a delight!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Eliza A 87
    United States10 months ago

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Some listeners craved faster pacing and tighter opening segments, but overall feedback highlights strong host chemistry and guest quality.
Guests consistently deliver sharp, knowledgeable perspectives on film history and industry dynamics.
Hosts' banter and enthusiasm help complex topics feel accessible and entertaining.

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Great Expectations with Julieanne Smolinski (Chasing Gwyneth Paltrow: Episode 12)
Q: Should Gwyneth Paltrow have won an Oscar for Great Expectations?
The consensus among the hosts is that it was a movie star performance but not nomination-worthy in the supporting category, with the view that Judi Dench for Shakespeare in Love deserved the Oscar more that year.
Great Expectations with Julieanne Smolinski (Chasing Gwyneth Paltrow: Episode 12)
Q: What is your Gwyneth Paltrow origin story?
The guests discuss how her first major visibility and the star-making years helped shape the public perception of her, with anecdotes about Moonlight and Valentino as a stepping stone, and how teen years of acting and late-90s roles positioned her for the 98 era.
Hush with Phil Iscove (Chasing Gwyneth Paltrow: Episode 13)
Q: Should Gwyneth Paltrow have won an Oscar for Hush (if the film had existed in a different form) compared to Shakespeare in Love?
They argue that she should not have won for Hush; Shakespeare in Love remains the likely winner in that year, with some discussion around how Hush's reception and performance context could have shifted the reward but ultimately not changing the outcome.
Hush with Phil Iscove (Chasing Gwyneth Paltrow: Episode 13)
Q: Gwyneth Paltrow's performance in Hush: is it a movie star performance or an actress performance?
The hosts largely classify it as an actress performance, noting that while she has star charisma, the performance leans toward a stagey, character-driven portrayal rather than a big, star-driven display.
Emma with Jourdain Searles (Chasing Gwyneth Paltrow: Episode 10)
Q: What was your Gwyneth Paltrow origin story?
Jourdain recalls her first impressions of Gwyneth, noting early pivotal moments like Emma and how her rise intersected with public attention and industry pressure, while also highlighting her evolving screen presence and choice to take on lead roles.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Supporting Actresses

What is Supporting Actresses about and what kind of topics does it cover?

This show conducts thorough, chronological dives into actresses' careers, tracing every shift from first breaks to current projects. Episodes blend deep filmography analysis with industry context, production anecdotes, and guest perspectives, creating a hybrid of critical examinations and behind-the-scenes storytelling. A notable pattern is pairing actor-centric deep dives with timely conversations about nepotism, industry dynamics, and the evolving media landscape, often featuring veteran critics and industry insiders. The tone is energetic and opinionated, with recurring guests and a willingness to explore both obscure titles and major works, making it appealing to cinephiles who want a nuanced, conversation-rich look at film history and ... more

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