Gwyneth Paltrow and Chris Martin‘s daughter Apple is making a name for herself in the fashion world, but her latest career move is already sparking backlash.
The 22-year-old recently made her runway debut during Paris Fashion Week, landing a coveted spot in a major designer’s show. However, her latest opportunity has reignited the debate surrounding celebrity “nepo babies” and whether their famous family connections give them an unfair advantage. Read more about her runway debut and how the internet reacted to it below.
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Apple Martin Makes Her Runway Debut At Chloé's Paris Fashion Week Show
The 22-year-old made her runway debut on October 1 at Chloé's Spring/Summer 2027 show during Paris Fashion Week. She walked for creative director Chemena Kamali, wearing a flowing white maxi dress with intricate cutout detailing, ruffled accents, and a romantic, bohemian silhouette. She completed the look with towering wooden platform heels and loose blonde waves.
The appearance marks another step in Apple's growing modeling career. She has previously appeared in campaigns for brands including Chloé, Self-Portrait,t and Gap Studio, but her first runway appearance has brought some extra attention to her career.
Social Media Slams Apple Online & Calls Out Her Nepotism
Despite the excitement surrounding her runway debut, Apple's latest career milestone has reignited criticism over the advantages that come with being born into a famous family.
As the daughter of an award-winning Hollywood actress and one of the world's most recognizable musicians, the 22-year-old has access to connections and opportunities that many aspiring models can only hope for. Her appearance in a major Paris Fashion Week show has sparked more debate about nepotism in the fashion industry, with critics questioning whether celebrity connections play a role in determining which newcomers land coveted modeling opportunities.
"Both Apple Martin and Sunday Rose Kidman Urban didn't just skip the audition...they apparently skipped the queue, the competition, and the whole concept of earning the invite," an Instagram user wrote, referring to Sunday Rose Kidman Urban's recent runway appearance.
"Supposedly talent is optional when the family name comes with VIP access."
"No way this girl's a model," commented another. "I mean, look at that face. It's screaming nepotism."
When reflecting on some iconic models and the talent they showed in the past, one user wrote, "The kind of talent that makes Naomi Campbell, Christy Turlington, Cindy Crawford and Michael Bergin careers out of modeling."
"Not the kind that requires you to stand in front of a camera and hope your surname does the heavy lifting," they continued.
