Apple Martin Addresses “Mean Girl” Rumors After Debutante Ball

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Gwyneth Paltrow Proves Apple Martin Is Her Mini-Me in NYC

Apple Martin is debuting her comeback era.   

After Gwyneth Paltrow and ex Chris Martin’s daughter received online backlash for giving “mean girl” energy at Le Bal des Débutantes in Paris, the 20-year-old refuted the allegations with a simple lip sync.  

“I don’t know how anyone has a problem with us. We are such a delight,” Apple and her two friends mouthed to a voice over in a Dec. 16 TikTok video posted by Ava Crox. “We are two of the funniest girls and I know us, like offline. When I tell you, there aren’t two more caring, charitable, generous, kind…”

As for what started it all, criticisms started rolling in after Apple made her public debut at the Hotel Shangri-La alongside 19 other elegant young women. Not long after the festivities wrapped up, a TikTok video of Apple and fellow debutante Aliénor Loppin de Montmort getting their photos taken went viral.

In it, Apple jumped into the frame and began to pose confidently. And whether it was due to the timing of her entrance or her body language, many social media users saw her behavior as that of a “mean girl.”

But amid the controversy, the French countess stepped in to help clear Apple’s name.

“[Apple’s] genuinely the nicest girl ever,” Aliénor has since told People. “She really doesn’t deserve an ounce of what she’s getting.”

“She was the nicest girl ever,” she continued, “towards not only me but all the debs!" 

After all, this was an event that Apple’s whole family was looking forward to. Even the Iron Man actress took to social media to express just how excited she was for her daughter’s big milestone.

"My beautiful daughter," Gwyneth wrote on her Instagram Stories, along with photos of Apple in her sky blue, ruffled gown, "in @maisonvalentino."

In fact, the Oscar winner put on a Valentino design herself and attended the event alongside the Coldplaysinger and their 18-year-old son Moses Martin. And with her kids growing up and moving out, Gwyneth has recently reflected on what that means for her as a mom.  

"It's very different," Gwyneth shared in a recent Instagram story. "I have waves of grief and sadness."

"I am kind of getting back in touch with this part of myself that I haven't felt like since I was in my 20s before I had kids," she continued. "Like, a little more space and imagination, maybe. A little more inner space for what I might want to do that day, stuff like that."

To see more of Apple and her family over the years, keep reading…

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Sweet Moments

Gwyneth Paltrow and Chris Martin took their daughter Apple Martin and son Moses Martin to the Museum of Ice Cream in 2017.

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Making Memories

The former couple reunited for Apple's high school graduation in June 2022.

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Summer Fun

The Goop founder shared this pic with Apple and Moses in July 2024.

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Blended Family

Gwyneth's husband Brad Falchuk posed next to Chris and Apple in this heartwarming blended family portrait.

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Adventure of a Lifetime

Gwyneth rang in Chris' 40th bithday in 2017 with this photo of their family of four, calling the singer the "best daddy in the world."

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Ho Ho Happy

The Goop founder and Moses enjoyed a Christmas morning walk on the beach in December 2023.

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Feeling Festive

"California Christmas," Gwyneth captioned this December 2023 snapshot.

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Three Generations

Gwyneth's mom Blythe Danner joined the family for a beach vacation.

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Lasting Legacy

The Shakespeare in Love star honored her late father Bruce Paltrow by bringing her children to visit his grave on Thanksgiving 2020.

"Life has incredible highs and lows," she wrote on Instagram. "Perhaps feeling it all at the same time is the art."

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Forever Family

To celebrate Chris' birthday in 2018, Gwyneth shared this adorable family photo alongside the caption: "Thank you for giving me these two."

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Mom Life

Gwyneth had double the reasons to celebrate on Mother's Day 2023, when her daughter's birthday also coincided with the holiday.

"Happy Birthday my angel," she wrote on Instagram. "Thank you for sharing your birthday this year with Mother’s Day, a fitting conjugation, a double celebration of you and what you have given to me- the GIFT of being your mom. I love you so deeply and wholly, it defies articulation."

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Sunny Days Ahead

"Summer 2022, you brought it all unsparingly," the Oscar winner caption this photo of the trio. "Elation, adventure, transition, joy and heartbreak alike. Thank you for your reminders, connections and deepenings."

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Family Meal

Gwyneth celebrated Easter 2024 with her kids in Nashville.

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Something Just Like This

Chris accompanied Moses on the piano during an impromptu backyard concert.

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X&Y

The Coldplay frontman held his daughter's hand during a boating trip.

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Twinsies

The mother-daughter duo rocked matching boots in August 2023.

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Mama's Boy

"Happy 17th birthday to the boy that fills my soul up every time I look at him," Gwyneth wrote on Instagram April 2023. "You keep us all laughing with your perfect impressions and you inspire us with your harmonies. I deeply adore you more than you could ever imagine!"

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Paradise

Chris snuggled up with his kids in this Father's Day 2019 snapshot posted by Gwyneth.

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Blondes Have More Fun

Gwyneth and Apple snapped a silly selfie during a mother-daughter day out.

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Beach Buds

The Iron Man actress kicked back with her kids during a tropical getaway.

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Thankful

"Here is to reunions, togetherness, family, and love love love," Gwyneth wrote in November 2016. "Happy thanksgiving eve, everyone."

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Like Daughter, Like Mom

For National Daughter Day in September 2021, Gwyneth captioned this selfie with Apple: "Oh man do I love you."

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Ride or Die

Gwyneth snapped a car selfie with Moses for National Son Day in September 2021, writing in the caprion, "Total heart melter."

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His Universe

Chris and Moses twinned in this adorable father-and-son snap from 2017.

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Viva la Vida

"Thank you to my two beauties for the best morning, and for my entire life," Gwyneth wrote on Mother's Day 2019. "I love you both so much."

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In Their Place

Chris and Apple showed off their jumping skills.

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When in Spain

Gwyneth and her children visited Barcelona in May 2016.

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Hymn for the Weekend

Appled watched her dad perform from backstage during Coldplay's 2016 tour.

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Mini Me

The mother-daughter duo cuddled up in this throwback photo.

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Enchanted

Gwyneth introduced her son to Taylor Swift in 2015, quipping on Instagram, "Thanks for giving me and my little man our best date night ever."

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