Chris Martin is a British musician and the front man of Coldplay. Additionally, he is a songwriter and record producer. Together, he and his bandmates have produced successes such as “The Scientist,” “Yellow,” and “Up and Up.” Their songs have earned them a nomination for a Grammy Trophy, and their album Viva la Vida has earned them the award itself. They have sold around 80 million records worldwide. His band is regarded as one of the best-selling musical acts in the world.
Since he began his career in 1996, he has been involved in the music industry. In addition to his work with Coldplay, he has also released solo albums. He worked with various musicians, rappers, and producers to create songs. His most recent collaboration is with Dua Lipa for the tune “Homesick” from her self-titled debut album. It was made available on June 2, 2017.
Childhood and Family
Christopher Anthony John Martin is Chris’s full name. He was born on March 2, 1977 in Devon, England. He is the offspring of Anthony and Alison Martin. His mother was a music teacher, while his father was a retired accountant. Martins of Exeter was their family business, but his father sold it in 1999. Additionally, he is linked to William Willet. William is responsible for the extensive push and implementation of daylight saving time. He was the great-grandfather of Chris.
Academics and Private Life
He attended Hylton School and Exeter Cathedral School for his education. During his time at preparatory school, he developed an interest in music. He subsequently attended Sherborne School, where he met Coldplay’s future manager, Phil Harvey. Chris earned a first-class honors undergraduate degree in Greek and Latin from University College London. He also studied Ancient World Studies. He met his future bandmates Jonny Buckland, Will Champion, and Guy Berryman during his college years.
Chris likes the terms “all-theist” or “omnism” to describe his religious beliefs, meaning he believes in everything. He stated in an interview, “I definitely believe in God. How can anyone look at anything and not be awestruck by its miraculousness? Moreover, he stated that he went through a difficult period when he was spiritually disoriented between the ages of sixteen and twenty-two.
Weddings and Divorces
He was previously married to Gwyneth Paltrow. On December 5, 2003, they wed in a private ceremony that excluded their family and friends. On May 14, 2004, they gave birth to their first child, Apple Blythe Alison Martin. Meanwhile, on April 8, 2006, their second child, Moses Bruce Anthony Martin, was born. Their marriage, however, ended in divorce. In April 2014, one month after announcing their separation in March 2014, Gwyneth filed for divorce on the basis of irreconcilable differences. They referred to their divorce as a “conscious uncoupling.” On July 15, 2016, the divorce was finalized without either party requesting spousal support.
monetary worth
After his divorce from Gwyneth, it was claimed that they would each receive $280 million. This results in a net worth of $140 million for Chris.