Separated Gwyneth Paltrow and Chris Martin put on a united front as they enjoy a summer trip to the Hamptons with their children

By Marc Jackson for MailOnline

Their split caused ripples of shock around the world earlier this year.

But Gwyneth Paltrow and Chris Martin are refusing to allow their separation to get in the way of the bringing up their children.

The estranged husband and wife were spotted enjoying the late summer weather in the exclusive New York enclave of the Hamptons as they headed for breakfast over the weekend.

United: Former couple Gwyneth Paltrow and Chris Martin reunited for a breakfast date with their two children, Apple and Moses

United: Former couple Gwyneth Paltrow and Chris Martin reunited for a breakfast date with their two children, Apple and Moses

The former couple looked relaxed in each other's company as they walked down a sunny road in the beachside town with their two kids, Apple and Moses, as well as another young boy.

The Coldplay frontman certainly got into the area's laid-back vibe and ditched his shoes to walk barefoot along the tarmac.

 

Meanwhile, chic Oscar-winner Gwyneth showed off her slender legs in a pair of tiny shorts, matched with an oversized cream jumper.

Apple, 10, kept close to her mother's side and looked like her double in a similar outfit.

Summer break: The family are currently staying in exclusive New York enclave the Hamptons while their children are on their school holidays

Summer break: The family are currently staying in exclusive New York enclave the Hamptons while their children are on their school holidays

Stroll: The family of four and a young friend of the kids took a walk through the beach side town over the weekend

Stroll: The family of four and a young friend of the kids took a walk through the beach side town over the weekend

  

Chris and Gwyneth appeared to go their separate ways after returning to their properties with bags from a nearby store.

The couple are said to be staying in separate houses just yards away from one another while they stay in the area, a favourite of the rich and famous eager who want to get out of the city over the summer.

Chris has reportedly rented a mansion belonging to Los Angeles Lakers manager Mitch Kupchak, close to the home Gwyneth is sharing with her two kids.

Walk on the wild side: The Coldplay singer ditched his shoes and walked barefoot around the laid-back neighbourhood 

Girl talk: The Oscar winner looked deep in conversation with her 10-year-old daughter as they enjoyed the summer sun

Mini-me: Apple looked the image of her mother in a similar outfit 

Mini-me: Apple looked the image of her mother in a similar outfit 

Walk on the wild side: The Coldplay singer ditched his shoes and walked barefoot around the laid-back neighbourhood 

Walk on the wild side: The Coldplay singer ditched his shoes and walked barefoot around the laid-back neighbourhood 

Close by: Chris is reportedly renting a mansion owned by Los Angeles Lakers manager Mitch Kupchak just yards away from where his wife and kids are staying

Close by: Chris is reportedly renting a mansion owned by Los Angeles Lakers manager Mitch Kupchak just yards away from where his wife and kids are staying

Since the pair confirmed they had split - or a 'conscious uncoupling' as the actress described it on her goop.com blog - they have been spotted out together on several occasions.

Recent rumours suggest the pair have both moved on from their 10-year marriage, with Chris reportedly dating Hollywood sensation Jennifer Lawrence.

A source said: 'She's just a cool girl. She's the anti-Gwyneth. She's not so rigid. He's enjoying being with someone carefree. He's smiling again. Genuinely.'

Meanwhile, Gwyneth has been linked to Glee co-creator Brad Falchuk. The pair reportedly struck up a friendship after the 41-year-old blonde appeared on the hit TV musical as recurring substitute teacher Holly Holiday.

Close: Gwyneth and her ex, who announced they were 'consciously uncoupling' earlier this year, have remained good friends despite their separation

Close: Gwyneth and her ex, who announced they were 'consciously uncoupling' earlier this year, have remained good friends despite their separation

Heading home: The family is expected to return to Los Angeles ahead of the new school year

Heading home: The family is expected to return to Los Angeles ahead of the new school year

 

 

 

 

  

 

 

 

 

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