Chris Martin Biography: Dating, Net Worth, Girlfriend, Kids



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Chris Martin is a British singer, songwriter, record producer, and actor. He is the lead singer and co-founder of the rock band Coldplay. Born in Exeter, Devon, Martin went to University College London, where he formed a rock band with Jonny Buckland in 1996 called Pectoralz. They changed their name to Coldplay in 1998 and released their debut album, Parachutes, in 2000. The album was a commercial success, selling more than 10 million copies worldwide. It was nominated for the Mercury Prize and won the Brit Award for Best British Album. Coldplay’s second album, A Rush of Blood to the Head (2002), won multiple awards, including the Grammy Award for Best Alternative Music Album.

Martin has written songs for a variety of artists, including Emeli Sandé, Kylie Minogue, and Jay-Z. He has also collaborated with Beyoncé, Rihanna, and Noel Gallagher. In 2005, he married American actress Gwyneth Paltrow; they have two children. The couple announced their separation in 2014 but remain good friends.

Martin has been an advocate for environmental and social causes throughout his career. He is a member of Greenpeace and has campaigned for fair trade and human rights. He has also raised money for various charities, including Oxfam’s Make Trade Fair campaign and Amnesty International. He has been nominated for five Grammy Awards and won one with Coldplay. He has also won numerous other awards, including two Brit Awards and two MTV Video Music Awards.

Martin was born on 2 March 1977 in Exeter, Devon, England. His father, Anthony Martin, is an accountant, and his mother, Alison Martin, is a music teacher. He has two older sisters, Lucy and Philippa. He was educated at Exeter Cathedral School, where he sang in the choir and played the piano and guitar. He later attended University College London (UCL), where he met Jonny Buckland with whom he formed Coldplay.

Martin is married to American actress Gwyneth Paltrow. They have two children: Apple Blythe Alison Martin (born 2004) and Moses Bruce Anthony Martin (born 2006). The couple announced their separation in 2014 but remain good friends.

Martin has been an advocate for environmental and social causes throughout his career. He is a member of Greenpeace and has campaigned for fair trade and human rights. He has also raised money for various charities, including Oxfam’s Make Trade Fair campaign and Amnesty International.

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