EXCLUSIVE PHOTOS - Gwyneth Paltrow Goes Big On Her 40th Birthday In Italy

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We're talking a dinner with the whole family, cruising on a private yacht in Portofino and the party didn't stop there! Not only did Gwyneth Paltrow share a smooch with her hubby after sipping some undoubtedly pricey wine, but we caught her with -- gasp! -- a fist full of carbs earlier in the day.

Though Gwyneth follows a strict meal plan most days, she recently told InStyle that she does give in to her cravings for carbs every once in a while. "My indulging is a fresh baguette with cheese and a glass of red wine or french fries and fried zucchini," she said. Hey, there's no better time to cheat on your diet than your birthday!

Gwynnie's actual 40th birthday was on Thursday, but it looks like she's been celebrating all week long. Click the gallery below for more photos of the Oscar winning living it up in Europe!