Apple Martin Denies ‘Completely False’ School Expulsion Claims

Apple Martin, daughter of Gwyneth Paltrow and Coldplay’s Chris Martin, has taken to social media to refute persistent rumors claiming she was expelled from school for bullying behavior.

The 21-year-old model addressed the speculation on her Instagram story after months of online chatter that began circulating in early 2024. Martin posted a screenshot of a comment where she directly confronted the allegations, stating they had “gotten so out of hand.”

“I didn’t wanna respond but this narrative is completely false,” Martin wrote. “I have never been expelled from any school, especially not for bullying anyone. I completely understand ppl not liking me and that is okay! The internet is a place where ppl can share their opinions. But this rumour is completely untrue, I am not that type of person and anyone who is close to me knows that.”

The rumors gained traction following Martin’s appearance at her debutante ball in Paris. Several videos from the event went viral on social media platforms, with one particular clip drawing scrutiny. The footage appeared to show Martin jumping into another debutante’s photo, causing the other person to step aside. This incident sparked speculation about Martin’s behavior and personality, eventually evolving into unfounded claims about her academic history.

As the daughter of high-profile celebrities, Martin has been subject to public attention since birth, though her parents have generally tried to maintain her privacy throughout her childhood. Her father, Chris Martin, rose to global fame as the lead vocalist of Coldplay, one of the world’s bestselling music artists with hits including “Yellow,” “Fix You,” and “Viva la Vida.” The band recently made headlines with an unprecedented 10-night residency at London’s Wembley Stadium.

Her mother, Gwyneth Paltrow, has maintained a successful career spanning decades in Hollywood. The Academy Award winner, best known for her role in “Shakespeare in Love,” has also appeared in the “Iron Man” franchise and “Sliding Doors.” More recently, Paltrow has been cast in the upcoming sports drama “Marty Supreme,” where she’ll star alongside Timothée Chalamet.

The family made headlines in 2014 when Paltrow and Martin announced their separation after more than a decade of marriage. Their divorce gained particular attention for their use of the phrase “conscious uncoupling” to describe their split – terminology that became widely discussed and sometimes criticized in media coverage.

Since then, both parents have maintained amicable relations while co-parenting Apple and her younger brother, Moses. Paltrow has since remarried to producer Brad Falchuk, while Martin has been in a relationship with actress Dakota Johnson since 2017.

The incident highlights the challenges faced by children of celebrities in the social media age, where unverified claims can quickly gain momentum online. Despite growing up in the shadow of famous parents, Martin has only recently begun stepping into the public eye in her own right, particularly in the modeling world.

Social media experts note that unfounded rumors about public figures can spread rapidly across platforms, often requiring direct refutation from the individuals involved. Martin’s decision to address the claims directly represents an increasingly common approach for public figures dealing with misinformation in the digital era.

Neither Chris Martin nor Gwyneth Paltrow have publicly commented on the rumors surrounding their daughter, consistent with their generally protective approach to their children’s privacy throughout their careers.