Apple Martin, the 21-year-old model and daughter of Coldplay frontman Chris Martin and actress Gwyneth Paltrow, has paid a touching tribute to her father on his 49th birthday. Taking to her Instagram Story on Monday, she shared sweet snaps and heartfelt messages, calling him the "coolest dad in the world."
A Heartfelt Birthday Celebration
Apple was quick to celebrate her dad's special day with a collection of nostalgic photos. In one post, she shared a picture of herself and Chris during a meal out, capturing him with a huge smile. She captioned the image "My hero's birthday," expressing her admiration for her father.
In a second post, Apple posted an adorable throwback photo featuring herself, her 19-year-old brother Moses, and their dad from their childhood years. Alongside a more recent photo of the trio, she wrote, "Coolest dad in the world. I love you more than anything." This heartfelt message underscored the close bond she shares with her father.
Addressing Recent Controversies
The birthday tribute comes amid recent headlines about Apple, including reports that she had been expelled from school for bullying. However, last week, Apple strongly denied these allegations via her Instagram Stories. She re-shared a comment she had written, stating she wanted to share "just a quick little message from myself."
In her message, Apple explained, "Hi! I didn't wanna respond but this narrative is completely false and has gotten so out of hand. I have never been expelled from any school, especially not for bullying anyone." She acknowledged that people might not like her, saying, "I completely understand ppl not liking me and that is okay! The internet is a place where ppl can share their opinions."
Apple emphasized, "But this rumor is completely untrue, I am not that type of person and anyone who is close to me knows that." This statement was a direct refutation of the bullying accusations that surfaced in 2024.
Background on the Bullying Allegations
In 2024, Apple faced bullying accusations after a video from the Le Bal des Debutantes in Paris appeared to show her attempting to crash a fellow debutante's photo shoot and rolling her eyes at her date, Count Leo Cosima Henckel von Donnersmarck. The footage went viral, sparking widespread discussion.
However, a source close to Gwyneth Paltrow told DailyMail.com that Apple is a "girls' girl" and not a "mean girl." The source said, "Apple's more playful and fun and she's really a total girls' girl. She would never mean to take the spotlight from anyone, that was not her intention. To characterize her as a mean girl is very untrue."
The source added that Apple had a "good rapport" with her aristocratic escort, explaining, "They had cameras on them all day long and they were playing around. It was in total jest and once again, not snarky, not anything negative." This defense aimed to counter the negative portrayal from the viral video.
Despite the controversies, Apple's birthday tribute to her father highlights the positive aspects of her life and family relationships. Her loving messages and nostalgic photos serve as a reminder of the strong connection she shares with Chris Martin, even as she navigates public scrutiny.
