Paltrow 'sorry' for wearing fur in shoot

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Gwyneth Paltrow has apologised to an animal rights group after she was photographed wearing fur in an advertising campaign.

PETA Vice-President Dan Mathews told Us magazine that the actress said she was sorry at a hotel opening in Miami at the weekend.

Paltrow came under fire in August for the Tod's ad, which showed her draped in a fox stole.

She told Mathews that she never wears fur, explaining that it had been a day-long photoshoot and she simply had not checked the garment.

"During one setup, a stylist came up from behind and draped a stole around my shoulder. I didn't pay much attention to it, and when I noticed it was fur, I assumed it was fake fur, but did not ask, so it's my fault," she said.

"I was very surprised when they ended up using that one shot out of hundreds for the centrepiece of the Tod's ads.

"I know it's not a great excuse, but I hope you and your members understand."