Jennifer Meyer has opened up about her divorce from Tobey Maguire and the support she received from her close friend Gwyneth Paltrow. Jennifer, a 47-year-old jewelry designer, and Tobey, a 49-year-old actor known for his role in 'Spider-Man,' were married in 2007 and separated in 2016. They finalized their divorce in 2020 and share two children.
In a recent interview on the 'Broad Ideas with Rachel Bilson & Olivia Allen ' podcast, Jennifer spoke highly of Tobey and expressed gratitude for Gwyneth Paltrow's help during her difficult time. She revealed that observing Gwyneth's approach to her own divorce from Chris Martin was incredibly influential. Jennifer shared that when she and Tobey were beginning their separation, she saw how Gwyneth handled her split from Chris.
Gwyneth and Chris, who married in 2003 and separated in 2014, remained close while co-parenting their two children. Their divorce was finalized in 2015. Gwyneth coined the term ' conscious uncoupling ' to describe their amicable separation.
Jennifer described watching Gwyneth and Chris navigate their breakup as a beautiful experience. She noted that Gwyneth was loving, kind, and open towards Chris, which helped them maintain a strong family unit. This approach was different from what Jennifer had been taught growing up, where divorce was often seen as ugly and contentious.
Gwyneth introduced Jennifer to Dr. Habib Sadeghi, who had guided her through the concept of 'conscious uncoupling.' Jennifer appreciated that.