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.Gwyneth Paltrow/InstagramEx-wifeGwyneth Paltrow, with whom he sharesApple and their son Moses, joined Chris at theLe Bal des Débutanteson Nov. 30 The family all wore Valentino, with Apple’s dress taking 750 hours to make, as perVogue.Paltrow’s motherBlythe Danneralso attended the chic event.At one point during the ball, Chris and Apple shared a sweetfather-daughter dancewhere they chatted and laughed.Chris Martin on the cover of Rolling Stone.Yana YatsukChris also joked about howhe enjoys embarrassing Moses, 18, in theRolling Stoneinterview. “I like [my kids] very much. Even though they’re not biologically mine — I’m breaking the story now,” he quipped.“My favorite new thing to embarrass my son is, if we’re walking down the street and someone comes up to us and they say, ‘I’m sorry to disturb you while you’re with your son,’ I say, ‘That’s not my son. That’s my partner.' “The “Sparks singer added, “Yeah. I like them a lot. I think they are mine, to be fair.“Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer​​, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.Gwyneth Paltrow, Moses Martin, Blythe Danner and Chris Martin in 2024.Gwyneth Paltrow/InstagramThe musician did note that with Apple and Moses off to college, it’s “sad” being an empty-nester.“But of course it’d be weirder if they were still like, ‘I can’t leave.' Then you’d be more worried,” he added.Chris Martin for Rolling Stone.Yana YatsukColdplay’s 10th studio album,Moon Music, was released on streaming platforms on Oct. 4.

Chris Martin; Apple Martin.Photo:John Nacion/FilmMagic; Gwyneth Paltrow/Instagram

Chris Martin, Apple Martin

John Nacion/FilmMagic; Gwyneth Paltrow/Instagram

Chris 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.Gwyneth Paltrow/InstagramEx-wifeGwyneth Paltrow, with whom he sharesApple and their son Moses, joined Chris at theLe Bal des Débutanteson Nov. 30 The family all wore Valentino, with Apple’s dress taking 750 hours to make, as perVogue.Paltrow’s motherBlythe Danneralso attended the chic event.At one point during the ball, Chris and Apple shared a sweetfather-daughter dancewhere they chatted and laughed.Chris Martin on the cover of Rolling Stone.Yana YatsukChris also joked about howhe enjoys embarrassing Moses, 18, in theRolling Stoneinterview. “I like [my kids] very much. Even though they’re not biologically mine — I’m breaking the story now,” he quipped.“My favorite new thing to embarrass my son is, if we’re walking down the street and someone comes up to us and they say, ‘I’m sorry to disturb you while you’re with your son,’ I say, ‘That’s not my son. That’s my partner.' “The “Sparks singer added, “Yeah. I like them a lot. I think they are mine, to be fair.“Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer​​, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.Gwyneth Paltrow, Moses Martin, Blythe Danner and Chris Martin in 2024.Gwyneth Paltrow/InstagramThe musician did note that with Apple and Moses off to college, it’s “sad” being an empty-nester.“But of course it’d be weirder if they were still like, ‘I can’t leave.' Then you’d be more worried,” he added.Chris Martin for Rolling Stone.Yana YatsukColdplay’s 10th studio album,Moon Music, was released on streaming platforms on Oct. 4.

Chris 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.Gwyneth Paltrow/Instagram

Gwyneth Paltrow, Apple Martin, Instagram

Gwyneth Paltrow/Instagram

Ex-wifeGwyneth Paltrow, with whom he sharesApple and their son Moses, joined Chris at theLe Bal des Débutanteson Nov. 30 The family all wore Valentino, with Apple’s dress taking 750 hours to make, as perVogue.

Paltrow’s motherBlythe Danneralso attended the chic event.

At one point during the ball, Chris and Apple shared a sweetfather-daughter dancewhere they chatted and laughed.

Chris Martin on the cover of Rolling Stone.Yana Yatsuk

Coldplay Rolling Stone January 2025

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Chris also joked about howhe enjoys embarrassing Moses, 18, in theRolling Stoneinterview. “I like [my kids] very much. Even though they’re not biologically mine — I’m breaking the story now,” he quipped.

“My favorite new thing to embarrass my son is, if we’re walking down the street and someone comes up to us and they say, ‘I’m sorry to disturb you while you’re with your son,’ I say, ‘That’s not my son. That’s my partner.' "

The “Sparks singer added, “Yeah. I like them a lot. I think they are mine, to be fair.”

Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer​​, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.

Gwyneth Paltrow, Moses Martin, Blythe Danner and Chris Martin in 2024.Gwyneth Paltrow/Instagram

Gwyneth Paltrow, Moses Martin, Blythe Danner, Chris Martin, Instagram

The musician did note that with Apple and Moses off to college, it’s “sad” being an empty-nester.

“But of course it’d be weirder if they were still like, ‘I can’t leave.' Then you’d be more worried,” he added.

Chris Martin for Rolling Stone.Yana Yatsuk

Coldplay Rolling Stone January 2025

Coldplay’s 10th studio album,Moon Music, was released on streaming platforms on Oct. 4.

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