Make-up free Gwyneth Paltrow takes on the ALS ice bucket challenge in a bikini... after nominating Chris Martin
Gwyneth Paltrow was keen to raise awareness and funds for ALS by taking part in the ice bucket challenge on Wednesday.
But the actress also showed off her extremely toned body and naturally pretty make-up free face in the process.
Gwyneth opted to do her challenge in a black bikini while in her garden, but appeared to have made things a little easier for herself by forgoing actually putting ice in her bucket.
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All for a good cause: Gwyneth Paltrow took part in the ALS ice bucket challenge on Wednesday and shared a video of it on Instagram
Before she got going, the 41-year-old revealed that her estranged husband was amongst those she was nominating to follow her lead and take part.
‘Hi, I'm going to alsa.org to donate money for ALS but in the meantime I’ll do this and nominate Chris Martin, Cameron Diaz and Stella McCartney,’ she told the camera in a video posted to her Instagram page.
A friend then poured the bucket of water over Gwyneth who immediately began shrieking and then ran away.
Showing off her charitable side... and her figure: The actress wore a black bikini that left her toned body on display
Gwyneth was challenged by Martha Stewart, her trainer Tracy Anderson and chef Jose Andres.
The ice bucket challenge raises money and awareness for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), also known as Lou Gehrig's disease.
The campaign has been backed by The ALS Association and involves challengers having a bucket of ice and water dumped over their head within 24 hours of being nominated, as well as donating $10.
Natural beauty: Gwyneth, who was nominated by Martha Stewart, Tracy Anderon and Jose Andres, was make-up free as she stood in her garden
Making it a little easier: The 41-year-old didn't appear to have ice cubes in her bucket, and started running away halfway through the soaking. She revealed she was also donating money for ALS
Alternatively, if they don’t want to take part they are encouraged to donate at least $100 to an ALS charity of their choice.
Gwyneth appeared to be doing her challenge in the backyard of her Brentwood home, where she recently had Beyoncé to stay.
According to a Wednesday report from Us Weekly, the 32-year-old hitmaker has been asking longtime friend Gwyneth for advice on how to end her marriage to 44-year-old music mogul Jay Z in the best way possible.
The publication claimed the Crazy In Love singer was impressed with how the Oscar winner dealt with parting ways with Coldplay's Chris Martin in March after 10 years of marriage.
Friendly exes: Gwyneth nominated her estranged husband Chris Martin, who she is pictured with in January two months before announcing their split, to take on the challenge
Famous friends: The Oscar winner's other nominees are Cameron Diaz, who she is pictured left with in October 2011, and Stella McCartney who she is seen right with in August 2013
'Beyoncé has sought Gwyneth's advice as she plans her split,' a source told the magazine, which also alleged the singer plans to announce her separation from her husband of six years this autumn.
The Single Ladies star is expected to spend time with her musician spouse after telling the world their marriage is over, just like Gwyneth did.
'The day after the announcement, Bey and Jay will still be spotted together. The two will be all lovey-dovey,' said the insider. Chris and Gwyneth were spotted on a tropical vacation together after their breakup.
Despite the rumours Beyoncé and Jay Z, who are currently on a break from their world tour On The Run until next month, continue to put on a united front.
Lending a hand?: It has been claimed that Gwyneth is giving her pal Beyonce advice on how to end her marriage to Jay Z. The trio are seen here together in September 2006
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