Gwyneth Paltrow’s daughter, Apple, has responded to the “mean girl” accusations that followed her public debut at the prestigious Le Bal des Débutantes. In a light-hearted TikTok shared by her friend Ava Crox, the 20-year-old addressed the backlash over her behavior at the event. In the now-deleted post, Apple and her friends playfully declared, “I don’t know how anyone has a problem with us. We are such a delight.” They continued, with one friend humorously pointing out, “When I tell you, there aren’t two more caring, charitable, generous, kind…”
Apple Martin, the daughter of Paltrow and Coldplay frontman Chris Martin, made her high-society debut in Paris last month, turning heads in a stunning custom blue Valentino dress, complete with a striking black silk bow. The intricately designed gown took an impressive 750 hours to create, as noted by Vogue. Apple made quite an entrance, arm-in-arm with Count Leo Henckel von Donnersmarck, adding to the glamour of the gala.
However, the night took a turn when footage emerged of Apple seemingly rolling her eyes at the event, followed by a viral moment with fellow debutante Aliénor Loppin de Montmort, where Apple playfully jumped into the frame during a photo op. Critics quickly accused her of stealing the spotlight, prompting a wave of negative comments on social media.
Despite the backlash, Loppin de Montmort stood up for Apple, stating, “She’s genuinely the nicest girl ever! She really doesn’t deserve an ounce of what she’s getting.” This sentiment was echoed by other debutantes who defended Apple’s character, highlighting her kindness throughout the evening.
While online trolls continued to express disdain, the evening was not without its heartwarming moments, including an endearing father-daughter dance as Apple shared a fun-filled moment with Chris Martin during the celebration. The event also featured other notable young women, such as Lucia Sofia Ponti and Sophie Kodjoe, making it a star-studded occasion.
Though Apple faced criticism, she appeared to take it in stride, opting for humor as a response and enjoying her debut alongside her well-known parents in the glamorous world of high society.
