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Chris Martin and Gwyneth Paltrow are unlike most celebrity couples. Their marriage didn't end in a nasty divorce, and there wasn't a bitter custody battle. From afar, Gwyneth Paltrow appears to be the typical Hollywood star that has it all. The Oscar-winning actress has an estimated net worth of $60 million. However, when it comes to parenting, she isn’t a major Hollywood star but one tough mom instead. Chris Martin has an estimated net worth of $140 million and is best known as a member of Coldplay. Paltrow has starred in several critically-acclaimed films. In the last several years, she has focused on promoting a healthy lifestyle for adults and children.
When it comes to her kids, Paltrow isn’t the typical celebrity that is soft on her children and gives in to their every request. Paltrow is actually one of the strictest parents in all of Hollywood. She is especially strict when it comes to their diets and eating habits. The same standards she sets for her diet also applies to the food that her kids are eating. She’s not just one of the most beautiful celebs in Hollywood but is also one of the toughest. Martin, on the other hand, takes a more gentle approach to parenting. Here is a look at a 15 Unconventional Rules Gwyneth Paltrow Makes Her Kids Follow (And 10 Things Chris Martin Doesn't Agree With).
Only French And Spanish Cartoons (Strict)
Gwyneth Paltrow and Chris Martin were married from 2003 to 2016. They have two children together, Apple and Moses. In 2014, they shockingly announced their intention to divorce, which was finalized in 2016. They’re still on good terms and are working together to raise their two young children. From a young age,
Paltrow imposed a strict “no television shows in English” rule on Apple and Moses.
They could watch all the TV they want just as long as it’s in a foreign language. She wants her kids to be able to speak multiple languages so she had them watch French and Spanish cartoons. She said, “She [Apple] is cross because I only let them watch TV in French or Spanish. When I’m in Paris, I go to Boulevard Beaumarchais and buy all their cartoons.”
All Cartoons (Doesn't Agree)
Despite being separated, Gwyneth and Chris continue to work together to raise their children. However, Paltrow has admitted that it was difficult to work together as parents after the divorce. She said, "It's been hard, and you know, like, we've gone through really difficult times with it but we've always said, 'These children are our priority.'" In the last few years, Paltrow has become a bit more relaxed with her rules. The reason might be that she doesn’t want Martin to be the “cool” parent. It’s well-known that Paltrow only allows her kids to watch TV in a foreign language. However,
Martin is fine with the kids watching some of the popular cartoons in English.
A source said, “He wanted the family to watch DVDs and TV — and also wanted them to eat treats every now and then.”
Apple And Moses Diet (Strict)
Gwyneth Paltrow has written several books promoting a healthy lifestyle, including It’s All Good: Delicious Easy Recipes That Will Make You Look Good and Feel Great. Paltrow is on a strict diet but doesn’t stick to it on a full-time basis. According to her book, her diet includes no meat, no soy, no deep-water fish, no sugar, no eggs, no shellfish, no dairy, no coffee, and no alcohol. When her kids were younger, she kept a very close eye on what they’d eat. She had her kids on a strict low-carb, gluten-free diet from a young age. She said, “Every single nutritionist, doctor, and health-conscious person I have ever come across ... seems to concur that [gluten] is tough on the system and many of us are at best intolerant of it and at worst allergic to it.”
Enjoying Junk Food (Doesn't Agree)
Chris Martin is the co-founder and lead singer of the British rock band Coldplay. During his marriage with Gwyneth Paltrow, Martin was on the same strict diet as Paltrow. In fact, Martin was a vegetarian while being married to her. Not long after the couple split up, Martin was spotted enjoying some red meat.
During the marriage, he snuck in some junk food for the kids when he had the chance.
In 2013, Paltrow noted that she avoids giving her kids pasta, bread, or rice because everyone in the house is allergic to dairy, gluten, and chicken eggs. However, Martin was caught in London letting his kids enjoy junk food, including mini eggs, chips, and candy. Martin always pushed for the kids to get a chance to indulge in some junk food.
Anti-Cup-A-Soup (Strict)
Gwyneth became one of the biggest actresses in Hollywood. However, she felt that it was best to take a step back from her career and focus on starting a family. In 2004, Paltrow gave birth to her first child, Apple. Roughly two years later, she gave birth to her second child, Moses. She also began focusing on her writing and released several health and lifestyle books, including My Father’s Daughter: Delicious, Easy Recipes Celebrating Family and Togetherness, Notes From The Kitchen Table, and co-wrote Spain…A Culinary Road Trip with Mario Batali.
She is known for being very strict with her kids’ diets and does not allow them to have any processed foods ever.
She said, “I would rather die than let my kid eat Cup-a-Soup.” Her strict dieting is to ensure that they grow up healthy.
Bath Time (Strict)
Gwyneth Paltrow is a strict believer in being a close-knit family. She likes her family to spend as much time together as possible. In the last few years, Paltrow has cut down on her acting gigs. Her most high-profile role is portraying Pepper Potts in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. It’s a high-paying acting gig that enables her to spend a lot of time with her family. It’s not uncommon for parents to bathe with their toddlers. However,
Paltrow feels that taking a bath together is a great idea regardless of age.
In 2012, she said, “We all get into the tub together.” In most cases, this wouldn’t be a very big deal but Apple and Moses were 7 and 5, respectively, at the time she said that.
Coke Of The Week (Strict)
Gwyneth’s strict parenting skills are legendary in Hollywood. As noted, she has always kept a close eye on the food that her kids enjoy. She’s always been particularly harsh of beverages, such as coke. However, she does allow them to indulge from time to time.
She said, “They love a brown rice stir-fry, but they also love their ‘Coke of the week.’”
She has received significant backlash for some of her strict techniques when it comes to food. She admitted that on a few occasions, the family is quite hungry due to their diets. She added, “Sometimes when my family is not eating pasta, bread, or processed grains like white rice, we’re left with that specific hunger that comes with avoiding carbs.” However, she has defended herself and noted that she never lets her kids starve.
Stern Vs. Laid-Back (Doesn't Agree)
Gwyneth and Chris have both moved on but remain in good terms and co-parent together. In early 2018, Martin was spotted with actress Dakota Johnson, and Paltrow became engaged to producer Brad Falchuk. After separating, both Paltrow and Martin struggled to deal with the end of their marriage. They were soon able to mend fences for the kids. Many couples often have different parenting styles. Gwyneth Paltrow has a reputation of being strict and tough with her kids. However, Chris Martin’s style is in sharp contrast with his ex-wife's style.
He usually takes a much more laid-back approach as opposed to being a drill sergeant.
In fact, Martin has been seen with the kids in public enjoying all kinds of different treats, including ice cream.
Out In The Sun (Strict)
Gwyneth Paltrow is often regarded as one of the most beautiful celebs in Hollywood. She has appeared on the covers of all the top magazines. She is also involved with several brands and products. In 2005, she became the face of Estee Lauder’s Pleasures perfume. Her contract stipulates that a minimum of $500,000 worth of items is donated to breast cancer research. Paltrow has many unconventional rules that cause quite the uproar, but this rule is one that every parent should enforce. She often encourages her kids to go outside and takes them vegetable picking just to get them out of the house. She said, “Just to have my kids be in the sun every day—picking avocados, going for a swim. Even for two years or something, and come back when they go to senior school.”
Controlling Parent (Doesn't Agree)
In 2013, Gwyneth Paltrow was named the most hated celeb. She was surprised she beat a long list of controversial Hollywood stars, including Chris Brown, Kristen Stewart, and Justin Bieber. Chris Martin didn’t even make the list and is often regarded in the media as one of the best Hollywood fathers.
It’s been reported that she can be very controlling of her children and Martin.
However, her controlling nature became too much for him. Her controlling ways extended to her kids and, specifically, their diet. She’s known for trying every new diet and health tip, but that can become overwhelming. A source noted, "For a long time they balanced each other out, but she was a control freak. Chris couldn't take it anymore."
Flax Oil (Strict)
Gwyneth starred in several memorable films, including The Talented Mr. Ripley, Shallow Hal, and The Royal Tenenbaums. She takes her diet and health as seriously as her career. It has always been very important to her to pass that onto her kids. Paltrow gets everything ready for the school day the night before. That includes laying out their uniforms, getting their healthy lunches ready, and filling out forms. Even when the kids are running late for school, their healthy breakfast is a priority. One morning, Moses was late waking up for school but Paltrow made sure he still ate properly. She said, “We got downstairs and I made him a quick breakfast of eggs and toast followed by a spoonful of lemon flavored flax oil that I try to remember to give them both every morning.”
The Rocky Balboa Diet (Doesn't Agree)
In the late 90’s, Coldplay became one of the most famous bands in the world. They've released several chart-topping albums, such as Parachutes, X&Y, Ghost Stories, and A Head Full of Dreams. They won several awards, including seven Grammys. Martin’s relationship with Paltrow made headlines due to him being a major rockstar and she a major movie star. However,
it’s been reported that they constantly clashed over Paltrow’s strict parenting.
Martin does admit that he was depressed after the divorce and it took him some time to get over it. He made several lifestyle changes since ending his marriage with Paltrow. He became even more relaxed with the rules for his kids. He also quit being a vegetarian and went on the “Rocky Balboa” diet. He said, "If Rocky eats it, I do too."
Time To Relax (Strict)
Gwyneth Paltrow reduced her acting schedule but returns from time to time. She only made a handful of appearances on television. She was universally praised for her role as Holly Holiday in the hit Fox musical Glee. She won a Prime Time Emmy for her 5-episode guest appearance. She admits that at times, her schedule can be exhausting. She struggled to find a balance between her strict healthy diet and stern parenting style. She said, “When I’m tired, when my chips are down – that’s when I don’t parent the way that I want to parent. I can get impatient and at the end of my rope ... And I hate that and I hate feeling out of control, even if I’m just saying, ‘That’s enough!’ Like, I can’t deal.” Gwyneth has realized in the last few years that the secret is finding a balance in her lifestyle and enforcing those strict rules. She still finds time to relax and ease up on the rules.
Do Something Else (Doesn't Agree)
Gwyneth Paltrow and Chris Martin’s divorce is the closest thing to an easy Hollywood separation there has ever been.
While both parents are very supportive of their kids, Martin appears to encourage them to follow their artistic instincts a little more.
In fact, they’ve joined him on stage numerous times. Paltrow said, “We'll see what difficulties come with adolescence and what careers they want. Unfortunately, I think they're both gonna be drawn to perform. They're naturals — they sing, act, play guitar, do stand-up — it's brimming out of them.” She has been spotted cheering on her kids when they join their father. However, she added, “So I feel like my mother. Whenever I said I wanted to be an actress, she said, 'Oh no, don't. You're too smart to be an actress. Do something else!'"
No Cheese (Strict)
Gwyneth was universally praised for her performance in the 1998 film Shakespeare in Love. Paltrow won the Academy Award for Best Actress for her role in the film. She only dabbles in some acting now and is much more focused on her family. She has become more relaxed over the years with the strict dieting for her children and herself. However, there are certain food items that she absolutely hates. Cheese is high on the list of foods she likes to keep out of the house and away from her kids. She said, “I rather smoke cr*ck than eat cheese from a can.” She later tried to clarify and said, “You know, cr*ck might be extreme, but spray cheese is not my kind of party.”
Amplify Your Family (Strict)
By the late 90’s, Gwyneth Paltrow was landing major roles and receiving universal praise for her performances. She managed to take on a wide range of roles throughout her career. However, nothing makes her happier than spending time with her kids. Technically, this rule is more for Paltrow than her kids.
She said, “I would say honestly every day what I do for my health is make sure that I really connect and hug my children. And lie with them at night.”
Having that strong connection is a strict rule she enjoys the most. She added, “They say that if you strengthen and amplify your family and love connections, it’s the best thing for your health, so I always try to make sure that I do that every day. It’s not hard. They’re pretty cute!”
French Fries Frenzy (Doesn't Agree)
Gwyneth Paltrow and Chris Martin sent shockwaves around the world when they announced their divorce. However, Paltrow raised some eyebrows when she referred to the divorce as a “conscious uncoupling.” It soon came out that the couple sometimes clashed over Paltrow’s strict parenting style. Martin wanted to be a bit more relaxed with the rules, especially pertaining to the kids’ strict diet. Martin wanted the kids to indulge in a treat from time to time. In 2014, Martin wasted no time in breaking the rules once they announced their separation.
It was reported that he took his then 10-year-old daughter and 8-year-old son to a restaurant to enjoy some good old-fashioned deep-fried food.
An eyewitness told In Touch magazine, “They were shoveling handfuls of fries into their mouths.”
The Lure Of Oreos (Strict)
Gwyneth Paltrow has been in several high-profile relationships that made major headlines. She was previously linked to Ben Affleck and Brad Pitt. Her most high-profile relationship was with Chris Martin. Rumors have suggested that Gwyneth’s strict parenting might have caused a strain on the marriage. Gwyneth is very strict with the kids’ diet and forbids all junk food, including cake, cookies, and chips. According to speculation, Martin wanted the kids to indulge in a treat and enjoy some TV in English. However, Gwyneth has admitted to easing up on her children’s strict diet recently. She said, “I tried to start [the kids] off with all of the right foods but as they got older, the lure of Oreos and cotton candy outweighed the lure of carrots with hummus.”
We're Going To Brunch (Doesn't Agree)
It’s always been very important to Chris Martin and Gwyneth Paltrow to ensure that the children grow up in a positive environment. There were times when things weren't great between them. However, they never let that interfere in their parenting. Paltrow said,
“What that really means is, 'Even though today, you hate me and you never want to see me again, like, we're going to brunch, 'cause it's Sunday and that's what we'll do!'"
Paltrow discovered a lot of new things during their marriage that ended up hurting the relationship. She became very dedicated to Kabbalah, which alienated Martin. In fact, she would turn to Kabbalah instead of her husband. An anonymous source stated, “Chris felt he was starting to lose the woman he fell in love with.”
Relaxing On The Rules (Strict)
Gwyneth has a reputation for being one of the strictest celebrity moms. She’s been able to adapt to the changes in Hollywood. She is the same way in her personal life and with her family. She was always regarded as the perfect mom that rarely made mistakes and never eased up on her strict rules. Recently, she has taken a softer approach to raising her children and the rules. She said,
“When my kids were younger, I put them first to the point where I exhausted myself. It led to me being short-tempered.”
Her short temper helped enforce the rules, but she realized she needed to take a break too. She added, “I thought, ‘What if I gave myself permission to take a 20-minute nap and let them be on their iPads and not beat myself up?’”
Can't Take Away Everything (Strict)
In 2008, Gwyneth Paltrow launched the lifestyle brand Goop. It includes a print magazine, collaborating with fashion brands, launching pop-up shops, and holding a wellness summit. However, Goop and Paltrow received a significant backlash for many of the recommendations and the products it promotes that have no scientific basis. She also received backlash for some of her parenting strategies. Oftentimes, she takes a unique approach to her unconventional parenting. She admits that it’s impossible to always protect her children, and sometimes, the best thing to do is to let them suffer. She said, “I do really believe that part of our job is to equip them for the world. And we can’t make everything okay for them, we can’t take away all of their suffering. It’s not good for them.”
Different Parenting Styles (Doesn't Agree)
Gwyneth and Chris have distinctly different approaches to parenting, although Paltrow has loosened up in the last few years. They still had their problems they needed to sort through but put their kids well-being ahead of their own. Despite the rumors of cheating and unfaithfulness, they continue to have a solid bond for the kids despite it no longer being a romantic bond. Regardless of their differences and parenting styles, they’ve managed to do a good job raising the kids.
They even made sure that the divorce wouldn’t be too tough on the children.
Martin described it as a "wonderful separation-divorce." He added, "It's a divorce -- but it's a weird one. I see it as more like you meet someone, you have some time together and things just move through."
It's All About Balance (Strict)
Gwyneth Paltrow has had a long and illustrious career. Early in her career, she gave a number of stellar performance that gained her a significant amount of attention. Paltrow had her big breakthrough in the 1995 thriller, Seven. She went on to star in several critically and commercially-acclaimed films, such as Emma, Sliding Doors, and A Perfect Murder. At the peak of her success, she took a hiatus from acting to focus on her kids. In the last several years, Paltrow has become more relaxed with her parenting and focuses on finding a balance. She has eased up on her kids’ strict diet because she realizes how important balance is. She said, “My daughter gravitates toward fresh fruit and raw nuts but will inhale a bag of hot Cheetos at the airport. It’s all about balance.”
Famous Parents (Doesn't Agree)
Having world-famous parents has its positives and negatives. When the kids reach a certain age, they can Google their parents and find out all kinds of information. At the same time, having a famous parent means getting to perform on stage with them. Most Hollywood couples that split up do it in grand fashion with lots of yelling and cussing. However, Gwyneth Paltrow and Chris Martin have done their best to put their differences aside for the sake of the kids. They tried their best to have a smooth and amicable separation. They’re both still in each other’s lives. In 2016, Apple and Moses joined their father on stage during one of his performances and got to sing backup vocals.
Paltrow was spotted in the audience enjoying the show.
They might not agree on everything, but they do compromise for the kids.
You Have To Be Mindful (Strict)
Gwyneth Paltrow is starting to find a balance between being strict and mindful with her parenting. She managed to find that same balance in her own life and diet. She said, “You know, I use organic products, but I get [laser treatments]. It’s what makes life interesting, finding the balance between cigarettes and tofu.” She also applies that line of thinking with her kids.
She was intensely strict when they were younger but has eased up slightly.
She now lets them make more decisions on their own but still helps guide them. She has always been mindful with the choices she makes in raising her children. She added, “Motherhood has taught me mindfulness. If you just parent on instinct, you’ll screw your kid up for life. You have to be so mindful.”
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