When it comes to Hollywood relationships, there are only a few select couples that we regard as "Hollywood 'IT' couples" and one of them is Gwyneth Paltrow and Chris Martin. The two first met back in 2002 backstage at a Coldplay concert and hit it off immediately. After getting married only a year later, the two welcomed not one, but two kids!
Despite being a favourite couple of many, the duo announced their separation in 2014 and officially finalized their divorce in 2016. Although the public was utterly crushed with the news of their divorce, the two have not only remained close friends but have also found love elsewhere.
If there is a couple we are happy to see remain friends after a divorce, it is certainly these two! If you're wondering what happened between these two, then wait no further. We've got the dish on the ups and downs of Chris Martin and Gwyneth Paltrow's relationship, and just why their marriage came to an end.
12 Paltrow Was Chris Martin's First Serious Relationship
Prior to meeting one another, Chris Martin had yet to ever be in a serious long-term relationship! The Coldplay singer revealed this during an interview back in 2004 after the birth of the couple's daughter, Apple Martin. Despite never having had a serious relationship prior to Gwyneth, it appears the two were a match made in heaven, but only for a short while that is!
11 The Two Married Back In 2003
Both Gwyneth Paltrow and Chris Martin met back in 2002 after a Coldplay concert and reportedly hit it off immediately. The couple wasted no time before making things official and getting engaged that same year. The duo officially said their "I do's" on December 5, 2003. The two opted for a pretty low key wedding and were off to start their life together and a family soon on after.
10 They Share Two Children Together
During the span of their 13-year marriage, Gwyneth Paltrow and Chris Martin had two children! The couple welcomed their firstborn, Apple Martin, in 2004, which sparked controversy across the world with one of the first "strange" celebrity baby names. After everyone got over the shock, Paltrow was pregnant with their second child, a boy, Moses Martin, which did not have as intense a reaction as their firstborn.
9 The Two Tried For Two Years To Make Things Work
Although both Gwyneth and Chris appeared to be in one of the most loving Hollywood marriages, things slowly unravelled around 2013. The couple were rumoured to be on the fritz, however, they denied any allegations claiming their marriage was struggling. Despite officially splitting up in 2016, it appears the rumours were quite spot on. Paltrow revealed that she and Chris Martin had trouble during those times and did everything they could to make things work, however, they had no success.
8 Postpartum Depression Was A Contributing Factor
According to a number of sources, Gwyneth Paltrow suffered from severe postpartum depression after the birth of her second child, Moses Martin. Although the actress did not recognize the signs at first, it was her hubby, Chris Martin, that had her head over to the doctor before officially being diagnosed with post-partum depression. After years of struggling, the former couple admitted that Paltrow's post-partum sent her into quite a dark space, which later contributed to the couple's split.
7 Their Divorce Made Gwyneth Feel Like A Failure
Despite doing everything they could, the couple officially divorced in 2016. The news regarding the two's split shocked fans across the world considering just how picture-perfect these two were. Although neither Paltrow nor Chris Martin carried the guilt regarding their divorce, Gwyneth claims that she did, in fact, feel as if it was a massive "failure" on her part, making the separation all that much more difficult.
6 And Chris Martin Sunk Into A Deep Depression
After announcing their separation in 2014, and finalizing their divorce in 2016, Chris Martin and Gwyneth Paltrow were officially no more. In addition to Paltrow feeling as if the split was a "failure" on her end, Chris Martin also had a difficult time coping with their divorce. According to ABC, the Coldplay singer suffered a "year of depression" prior to the two splitting up. Despite having received the help he needed, Martin claimed that he would wake up feeling "down" on many days even after a significant amount of time had passed.
5 He Used Music As A Coping Mechanism
When it comes to navigating a change in one's life as big as a divorce, things can get very dark very fast. This was the case for Chris Martin who suffered from a deep depression years after his divorce from Paltrow. Despite receiving the tools he needed to cope with depression, the singer found the most solace in his music. Singing and songwriting helped Chris Martin tremendously through the pre and post-divorce process.
4 Paltrow Invented "Conscious Uncoupling"
After revealing they were separating in 2014, Gwyenth Paltrow let the public know that she and Chris Martin would be "consciously uncoupling". While many of us had no idea what that meant, the couple quickly explained what they meant. As opposed to splitting up in an unhealthy and toxic way, the couple was ensuring that they were doing so amicably and with the utmost respect for one another. While the term itself had rarely been used, fans of the two were happy to know that they were divorcing on decent terms.
3 They Remain Friends To This Day
While many people who divorce find it difficult to maintain an amicable relationship with their ex, it appears as if Chris Martin and Gwyneth Paltrow have put everything aside and remain great friends to this very day. The two co-parent their two kids together, and even have one another over for "double date nights". Although this is a rare occurrence, we're glad to see these two doing everything they can to ensure that their family remains happy and healthy.
2 They Have Both Moved On
As much as we loved Gwyneth Paltrow and Chris Martin together, the two have since found love separate from one another. Despite still being friends, both Gwyneth and Chris Martin have moved on with other people. Gwyneth got married back in 2018 to Brad Falchuk, and Chris Martin is currently in his second serious relationship with fellow actress and family friend, Dakota Johnson.
1 Gwyneth Invited Chris To Her Honeymoon
Although fans still wish that Gwyneth and Chris Martin were still married, the two sort of are! Paltrow and current hubby, Brad Falchuk, invited Chris Martin to their honeymoon, that's how close they all are. Considering this way both their second go at marriage and a honeymoon, they felt it would have been better to invite both their former spouses and kids to the honeymoon to make it a family vacation.