Gwyneth Paltrow revealed she declined an intimate scene with Ethan Hawke in their 1998 film 'Great Expectations' because it made her uncomfortable. She trusted her instincts, citing concerns about her father and grandfather seeing the scene. Paltrow, early in her career at the time, felt self-conscious. She noted that her perspective has since shifted, and she would not object to such a scene now due to increased confidence and security.