Gwyneth Paltrowhas nothing but love forChris Martin.
While appearing virtually for a makeup-free interview withShop TODAY with Jill Martinlast week, the Goop founder, 48, said she’s thankful to call her 44-year-old ex-husband “my family"five years aftertheir split in 2016.
Paltrow, who shares daughterApple, 17, and sonMoses,15, with the Coldplay rocker, voiced her gratitude for their positive relationship today and how they both can’t believe how fast time has gone while watching their children grow.
Gwyneth Paltrow and Chris Martin.Colin Young-Wolff /Invision/AP
Chris Martin and Gwyneth Paltrow.Christopher Polk/NBC
“It’s so nice you have such a nice relationship like that,” theTodayhost said.
Agreeing, Paltrow explained: “He’s like my brother. You know, he’s my family. I love him.”
“And I’m so grateful to him for giving me these kids,” she continued. “It worked out well … You know, it really did, I have to say.”
Paltrow and Martin famously announced they were navigating a “conscious uncoupling” in March 2014 in a divorce finalized two years later, though they have remained close through the years in raising their children.
Gwyneth Paltrow with kids Apple and Moses.gwyneth paltrow/instagram
In 2018, the actress marriedBrad Falchuk, while the musician has datedDakota Johnsonsince 2017. Committed to co-parenting, the four have even enjoyedSunday dinnerstogether with Apple and Moses.
“It’s obvious that everyone still gets along great,” a source previously toldPEOPLE.
However, the Oscar winner revealed in March that sheonce never imagineddivorcing the “Higher Power” singer.
Gwyneth Paltrow, Dakota Johnson.Derek Blasberg/Instagram
Reflecting ontheir 13-year marriagewhile speaking toAnna FarisonThe House Bunnyactress' podcast,Anna Faris Is Unqualified, Paltrow said at the time, “I’ve learned so much from something I wanted least in the world.”
“I never wanted to get divorced,” she said. “I never wanted to not be married to the father of my kids, theoretically. But I have learned more about myself through that process than I could have imagined. And because I focused on accountability, I was then able to find the most amazing man and build something that I’ve never had before with Brad, my husband.”
source: people.com
