Gwyneth Paltrow and Chris Martin gracefully converged on Saturday to witness their daughter, Apple Martin, make a dazzling societal entrance at the esteemed Parisian debutante ball. The 20-year-old Apple Martin was a standout at Le Bal des Débutantes 2024, an exclusive annual affair that introduces young ladies from illustrious families into the social elite and raises funds for noble charities.
Joining in the glamorous festivities at the Shangri-La Hotel in the City of Lights were Paltrow and Coldplay's lead singer's son, Moses Martin, as well as Paltrow's mother, the actress Blythe Danner. The founder of Goop shared on her Instagram page the following day, labeling the weekend's celebrations as nothing short of "special."
Paltrow posted a snap with her son, mother, and Chris Martin, all smiles and elegance. Another captivating photo featured Paltrow posing with her doppelgänger daughter, who adorned herself in a breathtaking strapless blue Valentino gown – a custom creation that took an astonishing 750 hours to craft, as per Vogue.
A viral video on social media also captured Apple Martin twirling on the dance floor with her father. The heartwarming clip depicted the father-daughter duo engaging in lighthearted chatter and laughter, sharing a moment of pure bliss.
Paltrow and Chris Martin, who were married from 2003 to 2014, garnered much attention when they announced their separation using the phrase "consciously uncoupling."
Le Bal des Débutantes has roots in an 18th-century tradition where young ladies were formally introduced to society. A traditional iteration of the event occurred in France between 1957 and ceased in 1973. It resurfaced in Paris in a revitalized form in 1994, as noted on its website.
Among the other celebrities who have previously graced Le Bal are Lily Collins, Reese Witherspoon, and Ryan Phillippe's daughter Ava Phillippe, as well as Bruce Willis and Demi Moore's daughters, Tallulah and Scout Willis, among a stellar lineup of attendees.
