What to Know About Chris Martin & Gwyneth Paltrow's Daughter, Apple Martin

Apple Martin, the daughter of famed musician Chris Martin and actress Gwyneth Paltrow, has captured public interest since her birth in 2004. Growing up as the child of two prominent figures, Apple has been in the limelight to a certain extent. However, her parents have worked hard to provide her with a grounded upbringing.

A Name That Broke the Internet

When Gwyneth Paltrow and Chris Martin named their firstborn "Apple" in 2004, it made headlines for its unconventional sweetness. As the actress once shared in a 2004 interview, the name was suggested by Chris Martin himself.

"Basically it was because, when we were first pregnant, her daddy said one day, if it's a girl I think her name should be Apple, and it just sounded so sweet and it conjures such a lovely picture for me, you know apples are so sweet and they're wholesome and it's biblical and I just thought it sounded so lovely," Paltrow shared in an interview with Oprah. "Then she was born and it became an international outrage which I found surprising because there are people named Rose or Lily or Ivy or June or lots of pretty nouns."

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A Parisian Moment at Chanel

Though Apple largely grew up out of the limelight, her arrival at Chanel’s Haute Couture Spring/Summer 2023 show marked a subtle yet significant entrance into the fashion world. Seated front row next to Lucy Boynton and Sadie Sink, Apple wore a black-and-white Chanel tweed minidress with the polish of someone who’d studied the craft of quiet luxury. The moment — snapped and shared widely across fashion media— hinted that Apple may be poised for a sartorial chapter, albeit one on her own terms.

Studies

While her fashion moment sparked headlines, Apple remains focused on academics. She's currently studying law, history, and society at a prestigious American university.

A Debutante in Valentino

Apple was also one of the hand-picked attendees of the 2023 Le Bal des Débutantes in Paris — an ultra-exclusive coming-of-age gala that features young women from prominent global families. Wearing a baby blue Valentino gown, she glided into the Hôtel de Crillon alongside daughters of European aristocrats and Hollywood icons. For many, it marked the closest glimpse yet of Apple’s evolving sense of identity: poised, educated, elegant, and entirely unbothered by the need to prove anything.

FAQs: What People Are Asking

Why is Chris Martin's daughter called Apple?

Chris Martin came up with the name, citing its sweetness and simplicity. Gwyneth Paltrow shared that it conjured images of health, warmth, and biblical symbolism — a name as clean and wholesome as it is unique.

Who has custody of Gwyneth Paltrow's kids?

After their amicable 2014 "conscious uncoupling," Gwyneth and Chris share custody of Apple and her younger brother, Moses. The children appear to divide their time between their parents' homes, often seen on both of their social media accounts.

Where does Apple Martin go to university?

Apple is studying law, history, and society at university in the U.S. While not publicly confirmed, several reports suggest she attends Vanderbilt University in Nashville, Tennessee.

Does Apple Martin have a nickname?

While her full name is Apple Blythe Alison Martin, her nickname — if any — is kept private. Like much of her life, it’s part of the quiet allure that surrounds her.