Ethan Hawke is proving once again that some habits never go away, even after decades in Hollywood, and Gwyneth Paltrow is clearly amused by that.
Almost 30 years after starring together in the 1998 film Great expectationsthe two actors met for a vanity fair video posted on Wednesday, December 17, where nostalgia quickly turned into playful banter.
During their conversation, Paltrow, 53, asked Hawke, 55, a question that immediately made them both laugh: “Do you still eat Taco Bell?”
Hawke did not hesitate to seize the moment.
Reflecting on their early friendship, he explained that his idea of celebrating big milestones has always been refreshingly simple.
“Okay, that’s really fun. My idea, when Gwyneth and I met, was a special night,” he said, before revealing his plan: “I got a part in a Broadway play, let’s go to Taco Bell!”
The actor went on to share another memory that left Paltrow shaking her head. After finishing his first novel, The hottest stateHawke remembered her asking him how he celebrated. Your answer? “I went to Taco Bell.”
That’s when Paltrow jokingly intervened with her verdict.
“It’s a disease,” he said, clearly mocking his old friend rather than offering a serious diagnosis.
Hawke, for his part, embraced the label with pride. “I think it’s remarkable how we haven’t changed,” he said, adding, “I’m proud of that.”
Beyond the fast food banter, the conversation turned reflective as both actors discussed how they’ve stayed grounded despite careers that have taken many twists and turns.
Hawke described her younger self as “two extremely idealistic young people” with a clear sense of purpose, telling Paltrow: “You were never normal. You’ve always been you.”
Paltrow agreed, noting that while life took them in different directions, their core values remain intact.
“I think we’re fundamentally the same people,” he said, adding that they have both stayed true to who they are.
While promoting new projects, Paltrow marty supreme and Hawke blue moon, The exchange offered fans a warm glimpse into a decades-long bond, complete with honesty, humor and a shared appreciation for staying exactly the same, including Taco Bell cravings.
