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Chris Martin and Fiance Dakota Johnson Still Together, Despite Reports
Chris Martin is sharing rare insight into his parenting.
The Coldplay singer recalled a stunt he likes to pull when he's out with son Moses Martin, 18, who he shares with ex-wife Gwyneth Paltrow's children.
"My favorite new thing to embarrass my son is," he told Rolling Stone in an interview published Dec. 19, "if we're walking down the street and someone comes up to us and they say, 'I’m sorry to disturb you while you’re with your son,' I say, 'That's not my son. That's my partner.'"
In reality, Chris has been romantically linked to Dakota Johnson for more than seven years. The two have sparked breakup rumors over the past year and while the rocker did not address them, he said in the interview that the two had recently listened to Kacey Musgraves’ "Golden Hour" together and dubbed the Fifty Shades of Grey actress one of his best friends.
"It is important to say that [romantic love] is such a big factor in everything, even though it feels right to keep it precious and private," the 47-year-old said. "I'm not denying its power."
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Meanwhile, he has also been spending time with his family. He recently joined Moses and Gwyneth—who "consciously uncoupled" in 2014—to support daughter Apple Martin, 20, as she made her official public debut at Le Bal des Débutantes in Paris Dec. 1.
However, Chris confessed the debutante ball was "so not something" he ever thought he would do.
"But because I’m so in love with her," he said, "I'm like, 'OK.'"
Both kids no longer live with their parents—Apple attends Vanderbilt University in Nashville, while Moses moved out earlier this year and is a freshman at Brown University in Providence, R.I.
"It's sad," Chris said about being an empty nester. "That’s the only word. But of course it’d be weirder if they were still like, 'I can’t leave.' Then you’d be more worried."
Look back at Gwyneth and Chris' family photos with their kids...
Sweet Moments
Gwyneth Paltrow and Chris Martin took their daughter Apple Martin and son Moses Martin to the Museum of Ice Cream in 2017.
Making Memories
The former couple reunited for Apple's high school graduation in June 2022.
Instagram / Gwyneth Paltrow
Summer Fun
The Goop founder shared this pic with Apple and Moses in July 2024.
Blended Family
Gwyneth's husband Brad Falchuk posed next to Chris and Apple in this heartwarming blended family portrait.
Adventure of a Lifetime
Gwyneth rang in Chris' 40th bithday in 2017 with this photo of their family of four, calling the singer the "best daddy in the world."
Ho Ho Happy
The Goop founder and Moses enjoyed a Christmas morning walk on the beach in December 2023.
Feeling Festive
"California Christmas," Gwyneth captioned this December 2023 snapshot.
Three Generations
Gwyneth's mom Blythe Danner joined the family for a beach vacation.
Lasting Legacy
The Shakespeare in Love star honored her late father Bruce Paltrow by bringing her children to visit his grave on Thanksgiving 2020.
"Life has incredible highs and lows," she wrote on Instagram. "Perhaps feeling it all at the same time is the art."
Forever Family
To celebrate Chris' birthday in 2018, Gwyneth shared this adorable family photo alongside the caption: "Thank you for giving me these two."
Mom Life
Gwyneth had double the reasons to celebrate on Mother's Day 2023, when her daughter's birthday also coincided with the holiday.
"Happy Birthday my angel," she wrote on Instagram. "Thank you for sharing your birthday this year with Mother’s Day, a fitting conjugation, a double celebration of you and what you have given to me- the GIFT of being your mom. I love you so deeply and wholly, it defies articulation."
Sunny Days Ahead
"Summer 2022, you brought it all unsparingly," the Oscar winner caption this photo of the trio. "Elation, adventure, transition, joy and heartbreak alike. Thank you for your reminders, connections and deepenings."
Family Meal
Gwyneth celebrated Easter 2024 with her kids in Nashville.
Something Just Like This
Chris accompanied Moses on the piano during an impromptu backyard concert.
X&Y
The Coldplay frontman held his daughter's hand during a boating trip.
Twinsies
The mother-daughter duo rocked matching boots in August 2023.
Mama's Boy
"Happy 17th birthday to the boy that fills my soul up every time I look at him," Gwyneth wrote on Instagram April 2023. "You keep us all laughing with your perfect impressions and you inspire us with your harmonies. I deeply adore you more than you could ever imagine!"
Paradise
Chris snuggled up with his kids in this Father's Day 2019 snapshot posted by Gwyneth.
Blondes Have More Fun
Gwyneth and Apple snapped a silly selfie during a mother-daughter day out.
Beach Buds
The Iron Man actress kicked back with her kids during a tropical getaway.
Thankful
"Here is to reunions, togetherness, family, and love love love," Gwyneth wrote in November 2016. "Happy thanksgiving eve, everyone."
Like Daughter, Like Mom
For National Daughter Day in September 2021, Gwyneth captioned this selfie with Apple: "Oh man do I love you."
Ride or Die
Gwyneth snapped a car selfie with Moses for National Son Day in September 2021, writing in the caprion, "Total heart melter."
His Universe
Chris and Moses twinned in this adorable father-and-son snap from 2017.
Viva la Vida
"Thank you to my two beauties for the best morning, and for my entire life," Gwyneth wrote on Mother's Day 2019. "I love you both so much."
In Their Place
Chris and Apple showed off their jumping skills.
When in Spain
Gwyneth and her children visited Barcelona in May 2016.
Hymn for the Weekend
Appled watched her dad perform from backstage during Coldplay's 2016 tour.
Mini Me
The mother-daughter duo cuddled up in this throwback photo.
Enchanted
Gwyneth introduced her son to Taylor Swift in 2015, quipping on Instagram, "Thanks for giving me and my little man our best date night ever."
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