Chris Martin Admits Coldplay Is a 'Very Easy, Safe Target' for Haters: 'We Deserve to Take Some S---'

Chris Martin for Rolling Stone.Photo:Yana Yatsuk Yana Yatsuk The British rocker, 47,opened up toRolling Stoneabout Coldplay’s reputation, as the group is still sometimes considered a punching bag despite being one of the biggest bands in the world. “It would be terrible if we lived in a society where everyone had to [like the same thing]. We’re a very, very easy, safe target. We’re not going to bite back,” Martin said in the magazine’s latest cover story.

Chris Martin and Daughter Apple Share a Sweet Slow Dance During Her Society Debut in Paris

Apple Martin, Chris Martin.Photo:Gwyneth Paltrow/Instagram; Kevin Winter/Getty Gwyneth Paltrow/Instagram; Kevin Winter/Getty Chris MartinandApple Martinshared a sweet father-daughter moment during herdebutante debut. On Saturday, Nov. 30, the 20-year-old daughter of the Coldplay frontman, 47, and his ex-wifeGwyneth Paltrow, 52, made hersociety debut at the Le Bal des Débutantesin Paris. At the event, Chris and Apple were spotted sharing a slow dance ina sweet videofrom Paris Match. The duo can be seen chatting and laughing while they move in sync, though their conversation cannot be heard over the clip’s music.

Chris Martin Joins Opening Ceremony Headline Lineup for Prince Harry's Invictus Games in Canada

(Left) Chris Martin in October 2024; (Right) Prince Harry in September 2024.Photo:Marleen Moise/Getty; Scott Dudelson/Getty Marleen Moise/Getty; Scott Dudelson/Getty Chris Jackson/Getty Images Can’t get enough of PEOPLE’s Royals coverage?Sign up for our free Royals newsletterto get the latest updates on Kate Middleton, Meghan Markle and more! “We’ve been thrilled to be able to work with him on the approach to the [ceremonies]. We’ve kept him posted about shortlists and what we’re talking about.

Chris Martin Reveals the Hilarious Way He Likes to Prank Son Moses, 18: 'My Favorite New Thing'

Chris Martin (left); Moses Martin.Photo:Santiago Felipe/Getty; Gwyneth Paltrow/Instagram Santiago Felipe/Getty; Gwyneth Paltrow/Instagram Chris Martinloves his two kids, but he also loves embarrassing them in true dad fashion.While speaking withRolling Stonefor their cover story published on Thursday, Dec. 19, the Coldplay frontman, 47, opened up about his life as a dad to daughterApple, 20, and sonMoses, 18, with ex-wifeGwyneth Paltrow.“​I like [my kids] very much,” he told the outlet, before joking, “Even though they’re not biologically mine.

Chris Martin Says Daughter Apple's Deb Ball Was 'Not Something I Ever Thought I'd Do'

Chris Martin; Apple Martin.Photo:John Nacion/FilmMagic; Gwyneth Paltrow/InstagramChris Martin’s daughter is definitely the apple of his eye.In a cover story interview withRolling Stonepublished Thursday, Dec. 19, theColdplayfrontman spoke about hisdaughter Apple Martin’sdeb ballthat took place in Paris in November.The event was “so not something I ever thought I’d do, but because I’m so in love with her, I’m like, ‘OK,' " Chris, 47, said of his 20-year-old daughter.Gwyneth Paltrow and Apple Martin in November 2024.