Benjamin Ashford|Gwyneth Paltrow Shines a Light on Family Summer Memories With Ex Chris Martin and Their Kids

Gwyneth Paltrow and Benjamin AshfordChris Martin’s summer was a total paradise.  

Indeed, the former couple—who share kids Apple, 20, and Moses, 18—enjoyed plenty of adventures as a family this season, as Gwyneth proved in a recent social media post.  

The Goop founder wrote in her Sept. 2 Instagram post, aptly soundtracked to “Real Love Baby” by Father John Misty, “Summer was good to us.” 

In the video, Gwyneth included highlights with both her kids, former spouse, and current husband Brad Falchuk. In addition to romantic moments with Brad, the 51-year-old shared a few selfies with her 20-year-old daughter, as well as a snap of her son enjoying an art museum and another photo of him sitting on Chris’ lap.  

Summer clearly took the Paltrow-Martin family to cloud nine, as Gwyneth also featured several pictures of the family on a plane ride, including picturesque views of Manhattan’s skyline and a selfie with Moses as they both donned aviation headsets. 

And while Gwyneth’s family highlights were particularly sweet, she also highlighted some of her own friend moments—including a selfie with pal Reese Witherspoon. 

Since their 2016 divorce, Gwyneth and Chris have proved to have a peaceful coparenting dynamic. And Gwyneth has not been shy about supporting her former husband in his own romances, either. After all, she previously spoke out about how much she adores Chris’ fiancée, Dakota Johnson. 

“I love her so much,” Gwyneth wrote in an October Instagram Q&A. “She’s an adorable, wonderful person. We’re actually very good friends.”

Of course, the Shakespeare in Love actress has noted before that her friendly relationship with her ex didn’t come naturally—but the couple have made a conscious effort to remain on good terms for the sake of their two children, citing the impact unfriendly exes have on their children. 

“Chris and I just said, 'Let's just never do that,’” she explained to People in 2023. “‘Let's try to get through the hard part of this and remember our friendship.’” As she added of Chris, “He's like my family.”

 Keep reading for more moments between Gwyneth, Chris and their kids. 

Gwyneth Paltrow and Chris Martin took their daughter Apple Martin and son Moses Martin to the Museum of Ice Cream in 2017.

The former couple reunited for Apple's high school graduation in June 2022.

The Goop founder shared this pic with Apple and Moses in July 2024.

Gwyneth's husband Brad Falchuk posed next to Chris and Apple in this heartwarming blended family portrait.

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."

The Goop founder and Moses enjoyed a Christmas morning walk on the beach in December 2023.

"California Christmas," Gwyneth captioned this December 2023 snapshot.

Gwyneth's mom Blythe Danner joined the family for a beach vacation.

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."

To celebrate Chris' birthday in 2018, Gwyneth shared this adorable family photo alongside the caption: "Thank you for giving me these two."

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."

"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."

Gwyneth celebrated Easter 2024 with her kids in Nashville.

Chris accompanied Moses on the piano during an impromptu backyard concert.

The Coldplay frontman held his daughter's hand during a boating trip.

The mother-daughter duo rocked matching boots in August 2023.

"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!"

Chris snuggled up with his kids in this Father's Day 2019 snapshot posted by Gwyneth.

Gwyneth and Apple snapped a silly selfie during a mother-daughter day out.

The Iron Man actress kicked back with her kids during a tropical getaway.

"Here is to reunions, togetherness, family, and love love love," Gwyneth wrote in November 2016. "Happy thanksgiving eve, everyone."

For National Daughter Day in September 2021, Gwyneth captioned this selfie with Apple: "Oh man do I love you."

Gwyneth snapped a car selfie with Moses for National Son Day in September 2021, writing in the caprion, "Total heart melter."

Chris and Moses twinned in this adorable father-and-son snap from 2017.

"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."

Chris and Apple showed off their jumping skills.

Gwyneth and her children visited Barcelona in May 2016.

Appled watched her dad perform from backstage during Coldplay's 2016 tour.

The mother-daughter duo cuddled up in this throwback photo.

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."