Gwyneth Paltrow, 50, praises stylist for choosing her underwear

Gwyneth Paltrow is stripping things down.

The Goop founder, 50, shared a series of behind-the-scenes Instagram photos to celebrate longtime stylist Elizabeth Saltzman’s birthday Friday — including one of herself in sultry shapewear.

In the image, Paltrow snaps a mirror selfie (presumably while prepping for an event), wearing only a black strapless bra and high-waisted shaping briefs.

The “Shakespeare in Love” star also shared a shot of one of her most iconic red carpet looks — the white caped Tom Ford gown she wore to the 2012 Oscars — along with a pair of sweet selfies with Saltzman.

“Happy birthday to this legend, crazy pants genius @elizabethsaltzman,” Paltrow wrote atop the pics, which she shared on her Stories.

“I can’t step on a carpet without you.”

Gwyneth Paltrow and Elizabeth Saltzman selfie
Saltzman and Paltrow started working together in 2002.
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Gwyneth Paltrow Oscars 2012
The stylist is the brains behind most of Paltrow’s iconic red carpet looks, like the caped Tom Ford she wore at the 2012 Oscars.
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Indeed, Saltzman is the mastermind behind many of the Oscar winner’s most memorable fashion moments from the past two decades — and the undergarments worn beneath to help them look their best.

Commando does an excellent bodysuit and I love their thongs,” Saltzman told Grazia last year of her favorite brands. “We use Wolford for tights and then there are times when you need Spanx.”

The fashion pro’s other A-list clients include Sandra Oh, Jodie Comer, Saoirse Ronan and Julia Garner.

Gwyneth Paltrow and Elizabeth Saltzman selfie
Nobody knows the importance of proper red carpet undergarments like Saltzman, who also counts Saoirse Ronan and Sandra Oh as clients.
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Gwyneth Paltrow on the red carpet
Paltrow, pictured in a midriff-baring G. Label by Goop look at the 2023 Daily Front Row Fashion Los Angeles Awards, is no stranger to taking style risks.
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Saltzman started working with Paltrow in 2002, shortly after the Oscar winner attended that year’s Oscars in a controversial semi-sheer Alexander McQueen look; incidentally, the actress’ 18-year-old daughter, Apple, tried on the infamous outfit earlier this very week.

Illustrating the importance of proper red carpet underthings, Paltrow has admitted she “should have worn a bra” with the Goth gown.

Good thing Saltzman’s got her covered.