The New York Times reported in September that Gwyneth Paltrow wrote an email to friends in May asking them not to comment to a Vanity Fair piece they were writing about her. No one knew what it was going to be bout, until now.

Graydon Carter told E! News that the article is happening because Gwyneth forced his hand. It is about her having an affair.  Page Six reports:
Now we’re told that researchers on the story by top VF writer Vanessa Grigoriadis have been asking Miami society sources questions about Paltrow and [Jeff] Soffer, who is considered Miami royalty, owns the lavish Fontainebleau Hotel and recently married Elle Macpherson.
One said, “Vanity Fair is asking if Gwyneth had an affair with Jeff back in 2008 when he reopened the Fontainebleau. He flew her in for the party, and she stayed at his house.” Paltrow has been married to Coldplay rocker Chris Martin since 2003. They have two kids, Moses and Apple.
Paltrow — who wore a revealing little white dress to the resort’s reopening — sparked speculation about her relationship with Soffer after she attended a Victoria’s Secret party there and “remained closed off in a private section with Soffer,” The Post reported at the time.
Soffer reportedly gave Paltrow a private tour of the hotel, whisking her away in his Bentley, and the following day, she joined him on his yacht with Kate Hudson.
News of Vanity Fair’s investigation would explain why Gwyneth sent a letter out to her very important friends this past May:
“Vanity Fair is threatening to put me on the cover of their magazine. If you are asked for quotes or comments, please decline. Also, I recommend you all never do this magazine again.”
Gwyneth’s reps denied the entire affair:
She has been friends for him [Jeff] for a long time. Chris [Martin] is friends with him as well. He flew down a dozen friends. There was no romantic relationship.
So did Gwyneth cheat or not? And was that why she said a little bit of infidelity wouldn't hurt?