Gwyneth Paltrow to play a sex addict. Hollywood star Gwyneth Paltrow is set to play a recovering sex addict in new drama Thanks for Sharing.The 38-year-old, who has previously guest starred on hit US TV show Glee, will feature in Stuart Blumberg's movie about a group of people who bond over their shared willpower to overcome their sex addiction as they try to forge meaningful relationships for the first time in their lives.

The Country Strong actress will play a businesswoman who falls for another addict, played by Mark Ruffalo.

The flick also stars Tim Robbins and Joely Richardson, according to Entertainment Weekly.