Gwyneth Paltrow‘s summer getaway turned into a nightmare last year, and the aftermath continues to haunt her social life. The actress is still dealing with the emotional fallout from what insiders are calling one of the most humiliating moments of her career—a shocking diarrhea incident at her Hamptons home that destroyed a longtime friendship.
According to sources who spoke with Daily Mail, the messy disaster unfolded at Paltrow’s $5.4 million Amagansett mansion during what was supposed to be a relaxing gathering with friends. However, the weekend took an unexpected turn when one houseguest left behind a scene that would change everything.
The Shocking Discovery
The culprit behind the incident was reportedly Derek Blasberg, a 43-year-old writer and Hollywood socialite who had been part of Paltrow’s inner circle since 2016. Blasberg allegedly left a guest bedroom covered in diarrhea before making a quick exit from the property. The discovery left the 53-year-old actress absolutely horrified.
Initially, rumors swirled that the incident was “Ozempic-induced,” but insiders quickly shut down that explanation. “It’s not Ozempic, that’s just what he told everyone,” one source revealed. Regardless of the cause, the damage was done—both to Paltrow’s home and her friendship.
A Friendship That Can’t Recover
What happened next proved even more devastating than the incident itself. The relationship between Gwyneth Paltrow and Blasberg has essentially crumbled beyond repair. A source close to the situation explained that “the friendship is barely there and will not be what it once was because, for the lack of a better word, the fallout took its toll.”
Making matters worse, Blasberg never properly apologized for what happened. That lack of acknowledgment transformed Paltrow’s initial shock into deep disappointment and anger. Meanwhile, both parties now avoid being seen together in public, fearing that the Hamptons disaster would overshadow any appearance.
“This is Hollywood. It would be like high school. The fear is that it’s all that will be mentioned if they’re seen together. It will live with them forever,” an insider shared.
The Gossip Spreads
The story quickly became the hottest topic among Hamptons socialites, with sources noting it was “the Hamptons set’s favorite piece of gossip to text to each other.” For someone like Paltrow, who has carefully cultivated a pristine image through her wellness brand Goop, the embarrassment hit especially hard.
During a March interview with Vanity Fair, the actress visibly struggled when asked about the incident. “I understand… and I also, like, am just not going to…” she reportedly responded, unable to complete her thought. The journalist noted that Paltrow handled the topic with “an existential cringe.”
Looking Back at What Was Lost
Before the diarrhea incident shattered their bond, Paltrow and Blasberg shared a close friendship. She had reportedly “fallen completely in love with him” as a friend, and the two traveled together, attended elite events, and collaborated on various projects. Blasberg even praised Paltrow in his 2011 book, calling her “probably our generation’s most classy woman alive.”
Sadly, those days are over. Sources say the incident will always “haunt” both of them, and any hope for reconciliation seems unlikely. Paltrow confided in several high-profile friends about the situation, including Oprah Winfrey and Larry David, hoping that someday it might become something they could laugh about. That day hasn’t arrived yet.
