Gwyneth Paltrow Refers to Billy Joel as "William Joel"

Us Magazine - June 17, 2009 12:09 PM PDT

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Is it an honest mistake or just pretension? Either way, Gwyneth Paltrow is playing the name game on her oft-criticized website.

In her latest GOOP newsletter, she refers to "Piano Man" Billy Joel by his given name, "William."

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While offering up Katie Lee Joel's recipe for "Dark Chocolate Chunk and Dried Cherry Cookies," Paltrow writes: "The summer before last, a mutual friend brought the lovely Katie Lee Joel and her husband William over for dinner. Much to my delight, she brought a fresh batch of these cookies with her. I adore the contrast of the dark chocolate and the cherries heaven."

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So does Billy really go by "William?"

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No, his rep tells Usmagazine.com, adding: "No one calls him William."

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delym

NO COMMENT...........................

report abuseposted June 17, 2009 2:27 PM PDT
Steph C

personally, i think he's outgrown his "billy" days (as has anyone older than 8 or 9), but whatever...

report abuseposted June 17, 2009 1:09 PM PDT
xyz

You're surely not looking for "news" at US Magazine? Are you?

report abuseposted June 17, 2009 12:50 PM PDT
Carol R

PALTROW IS A NUT.

report abuseposted June 17, 2009 12:50 PM PDT
Carol R

PALTROW IS A NUT.

report abuseposted June 17, 2009 12:50 PM PDT
jaybindar

come back to earth, woman. you have no perspective. i know you believe you do, but you dont.

report abuseposted June 17, 2009 12:37 PM PDT
Nicole

Seriously...This is new worthy? Seriously?

report abuseposted June 17, 2009 12:21 PM PDT

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