Apple Martin, the daughter of Gwyneth Paltrow and Coldplay's Chris Martin, made her debut at the prestigious Le Bal des Débutantes in Paris, but her behavior sparked controversy.
- Dec 2, 2024
AceShowbiz - Gwyneth Paltrow and Chris Martin's daughter Apple joined around 20 young women for their grand debut at the $1,000-a-night Hotel Shangri-La, stunning attendees in a strapless sky blue gown from Valentino's Spring 2025 collection. Her appearance did not go unnoticed, however, as a viral clip from French outlet Paris Match captured Martin in an awkward moment that sparked a heated debate on social media.
The footage shows Apple Martin sashaying into another debutante's photo session, posing with her hands on her hips, and edging the other girl out of the frame. This gesture, described as a "mean girl moment" akin to Regina George from "Mean Girls", drew criticism from viewers who labeled her as "obnoxious" and "entitled."
It's worth noting that Gwyneth Paltrow previously defended her daughter's "sense of entitlement," stating that it helped her break down gender inequalities. "It's not spoiled, [they] are here for what the boys are going to get too," she told People magazine. "I find it very uplifting and heartening that we all seem to be going in this direction together."
Martin was accompanied at the event by Count Leo Cosima Henckel von Donnersmarck and followed in the footsteps of past notable debutantes like Lily Collins, Ava Philippe, Scout Willis, Margaret Qualley, and Ella Beatty. Her brother Moses and father Chris Martin also attended in custom Valentino tuxedos, further adding to the family's glamorous presence.
Gwyneth and Chris posed together in one of the photos taken from the event, showing the harmony in their co-parenting relationship. "A special long weekend in Paris," she gushed.
The event, hosted by Ophélie Renouard, is billed as a charity fundraiser and benefits two entities connected with children's health. It draws an exclusive crowd based on their appearance, intelligence, and family connections. This year's Le Bal des Débutantes has proven once again to be an intersection of style, societal expectation, and, evidently, a source of online debate.
Whether celebrated or criticized, Apple Martin's debut at Le Bal des Débutantes has certainly left a lasting impression, creating a buzz that will likely be talked about in high society circles for some time to come.
