Gwyneth Paltrow Says Dating Brad Pitt and Ben Affleck "Was Strange"

Umm ... we'd call it pretty darn lucky!

In a new Gwyneth Paltrow special which aired Wednesday on E!, the Country Strong star revealed those high-profile romances in the 90's were actually kind of weird. Who knew? Paltrow confessed:

"It was strange to be part of a public couple."

Awww we feel so bad for her ... kinda. But what about her current hubby Coldplay rocker Chris Martin? He may not be Brad Pitt, but he's definitely a celebrity! Is there a difference with musicians?

Paltrow also revealed although she is the daughter of actress Blythe Danner and late director Bruce Paltrow, she was still treated just like any other kid:

"I would say 'Dad, I can't go out to dinner, I have no money,' and he would say 'you're welcome to come over here and eat at our house anytime, but I'm not giving you money for your social life.'"

Harsh!

You know she secretly digs that both Jennifer Garner AND Angelina Jolie got her sloppy seconds!