The phrase "the apple doesn't fall far from the tree" has never seemed more apt. Apple Martin, the 21-year-old daughter of actress Gwyneth Paltrow and Coldplay's Chris Martin, is causing a stir with her latest venture into the fashion world, prompting fans to remark on her uncanny resemblance to her famous mother.
A Dreamy Debut for Self-Portrait
Apple is the fresh face of a new campaign for the coveted fashion label Self-Portrait. The ethereal shots were captured by renowned photographer Ryan McGinley amidst the pastoral landscapes of upstate New York. With minimal makeup and soft, windswept hair, Apple embodies a natural, almost otherworldly aesthetic.
In one captivating image, she is seen wading into water wearing a sheer cotton dress. Another shows her poised gracefully at the shoreline in a draped, cream-coloured wrap dress. The overall visual narrative strongly recalls the romantic and period-piece roles that made her mother a star.
Fans Draw Parallels to Paltrow's Iconic Roles
The reaction to the campaign was immediate. Social media users and fans were quick to draw comparisons between Apple's serene beauty and Gwyneth Paltrow's appearances in classic films like Emma (1996) and Shakespeare in Love (1998). The similarity is further underscored by their ages; Apple is just 21, only two years younger than Paltrow was when she filmed Emma.
This modelling work isn't Apple's only step into the creative arena. While focusing on her studies, she has also embraced performing. She is a member of the Vanderbilt Original Cast, a cabaret theatre group at her university, and recently worked on a musical parody of Love Island called Love on an Island.
College Life and a Glitzy Coming-of-Age
Apple is currently a college junior, majoring in law, history, and society at the prestigious Vanderbilt University in Nashville, Tennessee. A friend told the Daily Mail that she is "loving college life" and has thrived in the community, making many new friends.
In an interview last April, Apple hinted at possibly taking a theatre course before graduating, stating, "Vibes are great, honestly. It's so much easier for me to get out of bed and walk to class when it's pretty outside."
Her 21st birthday in May 2025 was preceded by a significant milestone celebration. The year prior, she marked her coming of age with a glamorous 'debutante' ball at the luxurious Hotel Shangri-La in Paris, attended by her proud parents and brother, Moses, now 19.
As Apple Martin continues to carve her own path, both in academia and now in fashion, the world watches with keen interest, noting the undeniable legacy of style and poise she has inherited.
