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InStyle chatted with actress and GOOPtress Gwyneth Paltrow recently about the relatively benign topic of holiday gifting. As you'd imagine, Paltrow isn't one of those eager types lining up for Black Friday deals, nor is she a last-minute shopper. "I generally start my Christmas shopping at least two months before," she said. "I like to get things personalized and my gifts usually require some advance time. I'm definitely a planner." [InStyle]