Apple Martin, daughter of Gwyneth Paltrow and Chris Martin, has recently faced criticism for being labeled a ‘spoiled brat’.
The prestigious Debutante Ball, known in French as Le Bal des Débutantes, occurred on Saturday (November 30) at the Hotel Shangri-La in Paris. During this event, the daughter of the Coldplay frontman attracted significant attention.
Firstly, let’s clarify what a nepo baby is. The term, short for nepotism, describes individuals who benefit from their parents’ success, using that advantage to pursue similar paths.
Now, you might not be familiar with a debutante ball. These events date back to the 18th century and, as Britannica outlines, were initially created to introduce young women eligible for marriage to potential high-society partners.
Today, these balls serve a different purpose, providing young women the chance to make a ‘formal entry into society’.
Apple Martin, at 20, certainly made her debut, despite already gaining attention as a ‘Chanel girl’ at the Paris Fashion Show in January last year. However, recent online reactions to clips from the evening have not been entirely positive.
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A TikTok video went viral, capturing Apple seemingly overshadowing Alienor Loppin de Montmort.
During a photo-op, Apple posed next to the French countess, leading to criticism that she should have allowed Loppin de Montmort to have her moment.
One commenter on the video remarked, “She just came and stole that other girl’s thunder…ok.”
Another added, “Apple has been and always will be a mean girl.”
However, not everyone shared this view. A different user commented, “Why are people being so mean. She’s just having fun.”
Alienor Loppin de Montmort herself defended Apple.
In an interview with People magazine, she stated: “[Apple’s] genuinely the nicest girl ever! She really doesn’t deserve an ounce of what she’s getting.
“She was the nicest girl ever towards not only me but all the debs [debutantes]!”
Yet, another video also stirred controversy, seemingly showing Apple rolling her eyes at her date, Count Leo Cosima Henckel von Donnersmarck.
On Twitter, someone remarked, “Just watched the video. Apple Martin is a spoiled brat. Nobody taught her humble. She only learned how to be center of attention and mean.”