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Who Will Mourn Gwyneth Paltrow's Status as a Leading Lady?

NEW YORK - JANUARY 03:  Actress Gwyneth Paltrow visits the "Good Morning America" taping at the ABC Times Square Studio on January 3, 2011 in New York City.  (Photo by Ray Tamarra/Getty Images)

Gwyneth Paltrow has a habit of saying things that inspire me to take notes, fill a bulletin board with theories, and question my own feelings. Today's incendiary soundbite: a seemingly off-the-cuff remark from the Cee Lo foil regarding the roles she takes: "I have little kids, and I'm a full-time mom. I really only do small parts." Considering her role in Contagion is a short one -- she's only in the first 15 minutes -- and her newly announced ensemble role in Stuart Blumberg's upcoming sex addiction comedy Thanks for Sharing, is it possible that we should be mourning her status as a leading lady? Will you attend the memorial?

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