When Gwyneth Paltrow and Brad Falchuk married in 2018, they made an unconventional choice: they continued to live in separate houses.
Their intention was to make the transition easier for their blended families.
Paltrow shared that she hoped the arrangement would allow her children and Falchuk’s to slowly adjust.
But as time went on, the couple realized their plan created more tension than comfort.
The Children’s Perspective
Paltrow admitted in an interview with Harper’s Bazaar that keeping two households “wasn’t great for the kids.”
Instead of easing anxieties, it left them unsettled about the future of the marriage.
Falchuk echoed this sentiment, explaining that it gave their children too much influence over adult decisions.
He noted that the kids were left questioning whether the relationship would last.
Both now agree the arrangement did more harm than good.
Blending Two Families
Paltrow has two children with her ex-husband Chris Martin: Apple, 21, and Moses, 19.
Falchuk shares two children with his ex-wife Suzanne Bukinik: Isabella, 21, and Brody, 18.
The couple wanted to be sensitive to their teenagers’ emotions, but their strategy backfired.
Instead of fostering stability, the separate-living arrangement prolonged uncertainty.
The couple has since said that if they could go back, they would do things differently.
Moving in Together
In 2019, Paltrow and Falchuk finally merged their lives under one roof.
The move marked the beginning of their new chapter as a blended family.
They settled into a shared residence, creating the stability their children needed.
Paltrow described it as their true family home. The shift also helped both partners strengthen their marriage after a rocky start.
A New Montecito Dream Home
By 2022, the couple moved again—this time to a custom-built, eco-friendly mansion in Montecito.
Records show they purchased the property in 2016 for $4.9 million and spent years transforming it into their ideal residence.
Paltrow worked with renowned designers Robin Standefer and Stephen Alesch to create a home she described as “a Parisian apartment set within an old European barn.”
The house features solar power and sustainable water systems, underscoring her eco-conscious lifestyle.
Closing Old Chapters
In January 2025, Paltrow sold her former Brentwood home for $22 million.
The Brentwood property, once shared with Chris Martin, had served as her base during her children’s upbringing.
With both Apple and Moses now in college, she embraced her role as an empty nester.
Today, she appears content in Montecito, often showcasing the home’s serene setting and welcoming friends, including Meghan Markle.