It took just two hours for jurors in Utah to clear Gwyneth Paltrow of any blame for a skiing accident which left a retired optometrist with significant injuries, and sparked a televised court case which – at times – seemed to grip the public as much as any of her films.
As she left court, Ms Paltrow – who was awarded one dollar plus legal fees – briefly spoke to Terry Sanderson – the man with whom she collided, telling him she ‘wished him well’.