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Gwyneth’s recent attempt at cultivating a “lady of the manor” persona through a Vogue interview about gardening further accentuates the disconnect. Sitting in her opulent Amagansett estate, she speaks poetically about the joys of gardening—an activity that seems more performative than heartfelt, given the setting. Critics point out that her wistful discussion about killing plants and the idyllic depiction of her garden reinforces her carefully curated image as grounded and authentic, even as the backdrop screams exclusivity.