Gwyneth Paltrow is getting on the property ladder and has scooped up the legendary Hustler Hollywood store on the Sunset Strip. But don’t get too excited – Goop isn’t loosening up a bit to get closer to the “common woman”. She’s actually going to tear the whole thing down and redevelop it as a rich person’s club. As you do.
From TMZ:
Our real estate sources say Gwynnie and business partner Gary Landesberg scored the property from porn lord Larry Flynt.
Their plan is to build the Arts Clubs similar to the one in London and Aspen. The Club is Soho-esque, with a fancy restaurant (Zuma, one of the best in London), a nightclub/lounge, and artsy stuff like poetry readings and various events. The club prohibits swearing. You can’t bet inside, but you can plan backgammon, but only if there are no stakes. Of course, there’s a strict dress code.
The club is pricey … $2K to join the London franchise and $2k a year. The Sunset Strip club promises to be way more expensive.
Landesberg is the chairman and principal shareholder of the clubs. Gwyneth is an investor and a board member.
As for the Hustler, they’re slipping into a new spot close to the Kodak Theater.
Well, nothing says “I’m just like all of you!” than an expensive private club in the middle of Hollywood. Good going! Of course, this whole operation will make her even more money than she already has. I always wonder about celebrity greed. Does being filthy fucking rich automatically make you want ALL THE MONEY EVER CREATED? Is enough ever enough? It certainly doesn’t seem like it.
I haven’t been on Hollywood Blvd in years but this club seems out of place in that area.