Paltrow starred with Joaquin Phoenix in the romantic drama '' Two Lovers '' ( 2008 ) , playing the beautiful but volatile new neighbor of a depressed bachelor . '' Two Lovers '' premiered in competition at the 2008 Cannes Film Festival in May , receiving largely positive reviews , especially for Phoenix and Paltrow 's performances ; '' Los Angeles Times '' felt that " Phoenix is at his best with Paltrow 's bruised sparrow of a girl ; he 's desperate to take care of her when he ca n't even take care of himself . She is one of those actresses who understands the power of a look , and the one of regret and then resignation that overtakes her when Leonard professes his love is steeped in sadness . " The film was an arthouse success , grossing US$ 16 million worldwide
2008 Cannes Film Festival
2008 Cannes Film Festival
Gwyneth Paltrow