Apple Martin, 21, daughter of Coldplay frontman Chris Martin and actress Gwyneth Paltrow, is making headlines in the fashion world while defending herself against claims of being an "entitled" nepo baby.
© The Image Direct/The Grosby GroupFollowing the launch of her debut campaign with British brand Self-Portrait, the model insisted her parents have instilled a strong work ethic in her, despite her privileged upbringing.
"I know this is not a normal way to grow up by any means. But my parents did a really good job of instilling in me that I shouldn't be entitled to anything. I have to work," Apple said, reflecting on her unconventional childhood.
© Backgrid/The Grosby GroupThe young model has already made notable strides, walking the runway for Chanel's haute couture show at Paris Fashion Week in 2023 and appearing alongside her mother in a campaign for GapStudio earlier this year.
Now, Apple’s Self-Portrait campaign marks another milestone in her fashion career. Styled by Mel Ottenberg, she wore pieces from the brand's latest ready-to-wear collection, including a white lace and satin maxi dress and a silver gradient sequinned gown.
© Getty"Debuting with Self-Portrait was a no-brainer – their British spirit reminds me of growing up in London, so it's felt like home from the start," she said. "Plus, the collections are gorge and approachable! Han and the team welcomed me in as part of the creative process and I am having a lot of fun learning along the way."
© Instagram / Gwyneth PaltrowShe continued, "I'm so excited for this campaign to be out in the world and for us to continue exploring this side of my creativity together." Despite her growing profile, Apple has faced online criticism, with some claiming she only earns attention because of her parents.
© Instar Images/The Grosby Group"If she weren't Gwyneth Paltrow's daughter, no one would pay any attention to her," one comment read. Another remarked, "Oh thank goodness, I was so worried another one of Hollywood's finest children might not land a super cushy job with no talent to validate the achievement. All is well in the world now."
© Instagram / Gwyneth PaltrowApple has also addressed trolling and conspiracy theories, describing some online remarks as “really upsetting” and revealing that she avoids reading social media “like the plague.”
Away from the spotlight, Apple is focused on her college experience at Vanderbilt University in Nashville, Tennessee, where she majors in law, history, and society.
© The Image Direct/The Grosby GroupHer parents have always supported her independence. Chris Martin reflected in 2020 on Apple’s first job at a clothes shop, saying, "It's her first job, and she's about to be 16 and she's making her way in the world and I'm so proud of her."
Apple also recently celebrated her 21st birthday with a lavish coming-of-age ball in Paris, attended by her parents, brother Moses, and her date, Count Leo Henckel von Donnersmarck.
