Even in divorce, it would seem that Chris Martin can't escape from Gwyneth Paltrow; he's right next to her on this list! Martin is disliked for many of the same reasons as Paltrow - he's seen as pretentious and preachy. A notoriously awkward public persona has also made him seem aloof on occasion, when in reality he's just a little shy. Aside from his persona, there's also his music to take into account. 'Bland,' 'dull,' and 'soulless' are just three of the kinder words which have been used to describe Coldplay's albums.
If Martin is preachy, though, it's because he truly believes in the causes he supports, and he's prepared to put his money where his mouth is to prove it. Coldplay donates 10 percent of all the profits on their music to twenty-eight different charities. The idea of making trade fairer is also important to Martin - so much so that he often has 'Make Trade Fair' written on his hand during prominent performances. He's just trying to make the world a better place!