Meet Jake Paltrow’s Children: Whistler Paltrow and Eliel Paltrow

Jake Paltrow, born Jacob Danner Paltrow on September 26, 1975, in Los Angeles, California, is an acclaimed American film director, screenwriter, and actor.

He is best known for his work on critically noted films such as The Good Night (2007), Young Ones (2014), and June Zero (2022). Coming from a prominent Hollywood family, Jake is the son of the late Bruce Paltrow, a well-known director and producer, and Blythe Danner, an Emmy and Tony Award-winning actress. His older sister, Gwyneth Paltrow, is an Academy Award-winning actress and the founder of the lifestyle brand Goop.

Jake was raised in a Jewish household and had his Bar Mitzvah at the age of 13. He is of Ashkenazi Jewish and English descent. Growing up in a household immersed in the entertainment industry, Jake was exposed to storytelling and performance from an early age.

He attended Crossroads School in Santa Monica, a private institution known for its strong emphasis on the arts, which helped shape his creative vision and passion for filmmaking.

In 1999, Jake met Taryn Simon, a highly acclaimed photographer and artist whose work has been featured in top institutions such as the Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) and the Whitney Museum of American Art.

The couple married in 2010 and have two children: Whistler Paltrow, born in 2012, and Eliel Paltrow, born in 2014. Together, Jake and Taryn have built a private and creatively rich life, blending filmmaking, photography, and visual storytelling within their family environment.

Whistler Paltrow

Whistler Paltrow, the elder of Jake and Taryn’s children, was born in 2012 and is now 13 years old. Her name, evocative of the famous artist James McNeill Whistler, reflects the creative spirit of her parents.

While little is known about Whistler’s personal interests due to her parents’ efforts to shield her from the public eye, her upbringing in a family of artists suggests that she was exposed to a world of creativity from a young age.

As the daughter of a filmmaker and a photographer, Whistler likely has access to unique opportunities, such as visiting film sets or attending art exhibitions. According to Cyclone Times, being part of the Paltrow-Simon family has provided Whistler with “unequalled access to cultural and artistic activities,” potentially shaping her future in creative fields like film, photography, or other artistic pursuits.

Whistler is also the niece of Gwyneth Paltrow and the cousin of Gwyneth’s children, Apple Martin (born 2004) and Moses Martin (born 2006), further connecting her to a network of creatively inclined relatives. Her grandmother, Blythe Danner, has spoken fondly of her role as a grandmother to Whistler, Eliel, Apple, and Moses, highlighting the close-knit nature of the Paltrow family.

Eliel Paltrow

Eliel Paltrow, born in 2014, is the younger sibling, now 11 years old. Like his sister, Eliel’s life is mainly kept private, with limited details available in the public domain.

His name, which has Hebrew origins meaning “My God is God,” reflects the family’s Jewish heritage on Jake’s side, as Jake himself had a Bar Mitzvah at age 13. Eliel, like Whistler, is being raised in an environment that values artistic expression and intellectual curiosity.

Cyclone Times notes that Eliel, along with his sister, contributes to the Paltrow-Simon family’s culture of creativity. While his specific interests are not publicly documented, his parents’ careers suggest he is exposed to a dynamic blend of visual arts and storytelling.