From Love Actually to The Snowman, here's our pick of the 25 best Christmas movies
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10 of 42Find out what went wrong on paradise for Gwen and Chris...
Find out what went wrong on paradise for Gwen and Chris..
11 of 42Gwyneth Paltrow was born in LA to actress mother Blythe Danner and film producer/director Bruce Paltrow.
director Bruce Paltrow
12 of 42Chris Martin was born in Exeter to an accountant dad, Anthony, and a music teacher mum, Alison.
Chris Martin was born in Exeter to an accountant dad, Anthony, and a music teacher mum, Alison
13 of 42Gwen went to a private girls school in New York City and briefly studied Anthropology at University of California, Santa Barbara before leaving to persue a career in acting.
Gwen went to a private girls school in New York City and briefly studied Anthropology at University of California, Santa Barbara before leaving to persue a career in acting
14 of 42Chris went to school in Exeter before attending University College London where he graduated with a first class honours degree in Greek and Latin.
Chris went to school in Exeter before attending University College London where he graduated with a first class honours degree in Greek and Latin
15 of 42Gwen’s first taste of stardom was in a film directed by her dad called ‘High.’ She would, of course, go on to win the Oscar for Best Actress for her performance in Shakespeare In Love in 1999.
Gwen’s first taste of stardom was in a film directed by her dad called ‘High.’ She would, of course, go on to win the Oscar for Best Actress for her performance in Shakespeare In Love in 1999
16 of 42Chris started a band called ‘Bunga’ whilst he was still at school before meeting his Coldplay band mates at uni
Chris started a band called ‘Bunga’ whilst he was still at school before meeting his Coldplay band mates at uni
17 of 42Gwyneth got engaged to Brad Pitt at the age of 24, but she later went on to say that she was too young at the time. Gwen also dated Ben Affleck from 1997- 2000 and they worked on the film ‘Bounce’ together before splitting…
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18 of 42Chris kept a relatively low profile when it came to his dating life despite becoming phenomenally successful as frontman of Coldplay.
Chris kept a relatively low profile when it came to his dating life despite becoming phenomenally successful as frontman of Coldplay
19 of 42Gwyneth lost her father in 2002 during a trip to Rome to celebrate her 30th birthday. She was very close with her dad and has spoken out about the intense grief she felt when he passed.
Gwyneth lost her father in 2002 during a trip to Rome to celebrate her 30th birthday. She was very close with her dad and has spoken out about the intense grief she felt when he passed
20 of 42During a Coldplay concert in 2002, Chris invited Gwen backstage to meet him. The couple then started dating. Chris reportedly helped Gwen cope with her father’s death and wrote Coldplay hit ‘Fix You’ about her. The lyrics went: When you're too in love to let it go,□but if you never try you'll never know just what you're worth.’ Awww…
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21 of 42The couple announced that Gwen was pregnant with their first child in 2003 and went on to marry in a private ceremony in California.
The couple announced that Gwen was pregnant with their first child in 2003 and went on to marry in a private ceremony in California
22 of 42Chris and Gwen welcomed baby daughter Apple in 2004. The actress later said about the unusual name choice: ‘It sounded so sweet and it conjured such a lovely picture for me- you know, apples are so sweet and wholesome and it’s biblical… I thought it sounded so lovely and clean.’
Chris and Gwen welcomed baby daughter Apple in 2004. The actress later said about the unusual name choice: ‘It sounded so sweet and it conjured such a lovely picture for me- you know, apples are so sweet and wholesome and it’s biblical… I thought it sounded so lovely and clean
23 of 42Chris wrote Coldplay hit ‘Speed Of Sound’ about his experiences of becoming a dad. The lyrics include: ‘The sign that I couldn't read, or a light that I couldn't see,□some things you have to believe, but others are puzzles, puzzling me.’
Chris wrote Coldplay hit ‘Speed Of Sound’ about his experiences of becoming a dad. The lyrics include: ‘The sign that I couldn't read, or a light that I couldn't see,□some things you have to believe, but others are puzzles, puzzling me
24 of 42Gwen and Chris welcomed their second child, a son, in 2006. They named their new addition Moses after a song Chris wrote Gwen for their wedding.Gwen revealed that she suffered from post-natal depression following the birth of her son Moses. She later said in an interview that her experience after having Moses has made her scared of having another child.
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25 of 42In 2011 Chris was reportedly finding it ‘incredibly difficult emotionally’ to deal with his parents split. He relied on wife Gwen to help him through.
In 2011 Chris was reportedly finding it ‘incredibly difficult emotionally’ to deal with his parents split. He relied on wife Gwen to help him through
26 of 42Last year, Gwyneth was spotted kissing a former boyfriend at a baseball match, prompting speculation that their marriage was on the rocks. She later said in an interview that their marriage wasn’t always easy
Last year, Gwyneth was spotted kissing a former boyfriend at a baseball match, prompting speculation that their marriage was on the rocks
27 of 42Allegations surfaced in February 2014 that Gwen had been cheating on Chris with lawyer Kevin Yorn. She since slammed the claims, branding them ‘100% false.’
Allegations surfaced in February 2014 that Gwen had been cheating on Chris with lawyer Kevin Yorn. She since slammed the claims, branding them ‘100% false
28 of 42Chris and Gwyneth announce their split through her lifestyle website Goop. She wrote that they were ‘consciously uncoupling’ but that they would remain a family. The news broke as they holidayed as a family in the Bahamas.
Chris and Gwyneth announce their split through her lifestyle website Goop. She wrote that they were ‘consciously uncoupling’ but that they would remain a family. The news broke as they holidayed as a family in the Bahamas
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