Gwyneth Paltrow is giving back to her assistant Kevin — who has been her friend, supporter, protector and guardian angel wrapped into one for more than a decade.
In an exclusive sneak peek at Monday’s upcoming episode ofCelebrity IOU,the actress, 48, teamed up with hostsDrewandJonathan Scott, both 43, to transform Kevin’s newly purchased Southern California condo before he moves in as a massive thank you gift. Paltrow says her longtime friend is “always taking care of other people” and she wanted to do something special for someone who is “an incredible constant in my life.”
Paltrow channeled Kevin’s 10 years of support into a stunning home overhaul, giving her longtime friend an updated kitchen, living area and loft space.
“Words truly cannot express how much I love Kevin,” she said. “He’s my family. He has done so much for me over the past decade-plus and I just am so excited to be able to do something for him.”
But the heavy lifting of home renovation proved to be a bit of a challenge for the star.
During demolition, Paltrow let out several shrieks before her nerves eased up. The Academy Award winner quickly turned into a sledgehammer pro, getting involved in breaking through walls and ripping out fixtures. Alongside theProperty Brothersstars, she helped out with the demolition of the kitchen, re-plastering the fireplace and installing a new iron staircase railing.
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A number of A-list stars participated in Season 1, includingBrad Pitt,Viola DavisandMelissa McCarthy. The first part of the second season also featured actorsJustin Hartley,Allison JanneyandRainn Wilsonin addition to Jonathan’s girlfriendZooey Deschanel.
Upcoming Season 2 episodes will featureDarren Criss,Kevin Hart,Ali Wong,Josh GrobanandHowie Mandel.
“It’s amazing to see someone who is extremely successful be grounded enough to always remember the people who helped them get there,” Jonathan, 43, previously told PEOPLE.
source: people.com
