In a touching twist, the children of cricket legend Shane Warne are said to be hoping their mother finds love again with one of their father's closest friends. Brooke, 28, and Jackson Warne, 26, are reportedly keen to see their mother, Simone Callahan, 55, spark a romance with Coldplay frontman Chris Martin.
A Family Bond Forged in Friendship
The speculation follows a recent family outing to see Coldplay perform in London. Simone shared photos on Instagram from the Wembley Stadium concerts, including a backstage snapshot with Chris Martin, her children, and Jackson's girlfriend, Kiah Broadsmith, 24. Chris and Shane Warne were close friends for two decades before the cricketer's tragic death from a suspected heart attack in Thailand in 2022, aged 52.
A source revealed that Martin has remained a supportive figure for the Warne family. "Chris has been looking out for them," the insider said. "Whenever there's an opportunity to see them or to have them at his shows, he makes it happen." This enduring connection appears to have planted a seed in the minds of Shane and Simone's three children.
The Children's Heartfelt Wish
According to reports, Brooke, Jackson, and their younger sister Summer, 24, have even joked about setting their mother up with the singer, especially following his split from actress Dakota Johnson in June. The source explained the children's perspective, stating, "They've seen how Simone lights up when she's around Chris so they'd love to see her finally happy again with a good bloke like him."
Importantly, the siblings believe their late father would wholeheartedly approve. "The kids also know their dad Shane would approve," the source added. "He always wanted Simone to find the happiness she deserved." Shane and Simone, who were married from 1995 to 2005, briefly reconciled in 2009 before parting ways for good in 2010.
A Friendship Built on Trust and Tribute
Shane Warne himself once offered a rare glimpse into his profound friendship with the Coldplay star in a 2021 interview. He described simple, meaningful catch-ups and a bond free of judgment. "The thing is about friendship – real friends never judge," Warne said. "I don't judge my friends and they don't judge me."
Chris Martin honoured that friendship in a deeply moving way, performing a rendition of Coldplay's 'Yellow' at Shane's memorial service. The tribute continued during Coldplay's recent Australian tour, where Martin dedicated the song 'Sparks' to the late spin king at a Melbourne show. Brooke Warne commemorated the moment on social media, calling it "so special."
As the Warne family continues to navigate life after an immense loss, the possibility of a new chapter brings a wave of public affection and hope, championed by the very people who knew Shane best.
