Moses Martin: From College Student to Budding Musician
Moses Martin, the 19-year-old son of actress Gwyneth Paltrow and Coldplay frontman Chris Martin, is carving his own path in the world of music while balancing his college life. Here's a look into his journey so far.
A Musical Family
Talent clearly runs in the Martin family. Moses's parents are both highly successful in their respective fields, and his older sister, Apple Martin, has also ventured into the music scene. Apple, born on May 14, 2004, has already made strides in both modeling and music. She made her television debut at the age of two in an episode of VH1: All Access and recently participated in a GapStudio campaign. In October, Apple released her first single, "Satellite," with the band Jade Street.
"Promise": A Debut Single
Last week marked a significant milestone for Moses as his band, People I’ve Met, released their debut single, "Promise." The ethereal track immediately garnered attention and support from family and friends. Gwyneth Paltrow, 53, proudly shared an Instagram video on December 6 featuring a montage set to the song. The video included various scenes, such as an aerial view of New York City, wheatpasted ads of Paltrow, her interacting with a dog, a marquee promoting her new film Marty Supreme at The Lido Theater in Newport Beach, Calif., and a clip of Moses smiling at a concert venue and performing on stage.
Actress Reese Witherspoon showed her support by commenting on the video, “Love this song, Moses!! 👏.”
Moses expressed his gratitude on Instagram, stating he was “so proud” of “Promise” and “endlessly grateful” to his bandmates Orlando Wiltshire and Andrew Suster. He also thanked producer Noah Conrad, who has worked with artists like Role Model and Chappell Roan.
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In a press release, Moses shared his synesthetic experience with the song: “Sometimes I associate songs with colors, and to me this one felt like a sort of rainbow, so I wanted to capture that - the full spectrum of color and life.” Wiltshire added that the song “reflects what Moses was going through and follows the breakup in real time.”
People I've Met: The Band
People I’ve Met, formerly known as DANCER, has been gaining recognition. This past summer, they supported Royel Otis on tour for select dates. The band consists of Moses Martin, Orlando Wiltshire, and Andrew Suster.
Family Support
The Martin family is incredibly supportive of each other's endeavors. In August, Apple commented on an Instagram video celebrating her brother’s success: “My brother is a ROCKSTAR!!!!!,” she wrote. “I am the proudest sister.”
Gwyneth Paltrow also praised Moses's musical abilities in a birthday Instagram post in April, writing: “You have an incredible intellect and you are so gifted, so talented. I listen to your music on repeat and miss you so much at college.”
Education and Career
Currently a sophomore at Brown University, which he started attending in 2024, Moses is balancing his academic pursuits with his burgeoning music career. His sister, Apple, attends Vanderbilt University. Despite the demands of college life, Moses is dedicated to his music and his band.
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Red Carpet Debut
Moses Martin made his red-carpet debut on December 8 at the Los Angeles premiere of Marty Supreme. He accompanied his mother, Gwyneth Paltrow, to the event, and they coordinated in matching navy looks. Moses wore a brown-and-navy V-neck sweater over a classic T-shirt, showcasing his cool and understated style.
Early Life and Influences
Born in New York City on April 8, 2006, Moses Martin has been exposed to the world of entertainment from a young age. His parents, Gwyneth Paltrow and Chris Martin, married in 2003 but later "consciously uncoupled" a decade later, finalizing their divorce in 2016.
Growing up, Moses was often seen attending basketball games with his dad, Chris Martin, cheering on teams like the Los Angeles Lakers and Brooklyn Nets. He also watched his dad perform at concerts, including the 2015 Global Citizen Festival in Central Park, where he and Apple were seen supporting their father from the audience.
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