Gwyneth Paltrow insisted that contrary to a recent article in a European newspaper, she feels “proud to be American” and would never compare her homeland unfavorably to Britain, according to Reuters.

In a statement issued through People magazine’s Web site, Paltrow said she was “deeply upset” by remarks attributed to her by the Portuguese newspaper Diario de Noticias, which quoted the actress as saying: “The British are much more intelligent and civilized than the Americans.”

“I never, ever would have said that. I feel so lucky to be American. I feel so proud to be American,” said Paltrow, who is married to British rock star Chris Martin.

The Oscar-winning actress, who resides part time with him and their two children in London, denies giving an interview to the Portuguese daily, though she did speak at a news conference in Spanish, as People says.

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