5 things to know about Apple Martin, daughter of Oscar-winning actress Gwyneth Paltrow and Coldplay rock star Chris Martin
Apple is using her gifts as a dancer and singer to make a name for herself, and is a big fan of her mum’s company, goop
Apple Martin, 15, is a rising star, and it’s not hard to see why. Her father, Chris Martin, has earned multiple Grammy Awards as the lead singer of rock band Coldplay, and her mother Gwyneth Paltrow is an Oscar-winning actress, talented singer, food writer and entrepreneur. Apple is following in her parents’ footsteps, using her gifts as a dancer and singer to make a name for herself.
Here are five fascinating facts you may not know about her.
1. Her birth generated massive media attention
Apple’s parents may be international stars, but her birth generated even more attention than would be expected for a celebrity child. Apple was at one point Google’s top-searched celebrity child in Hollywood thanks to her name. Paltrow’s extreme protectiveness over her daughter’s privacy has fanned the media’s interest in the young starlet, as has Apple’s own concerns about her privacy.
Apple’s social media accounts are private, making it difficult for fans to get a glimpse into her private life.
2. Apple’s birth inspired two songs by her father’s band
Apple’s conception inspired Coldplay to release a song titled I Am Your Baby’s Daddy. When Apple was born, her proud father wrote Speed of Sound to share his awe and joy at becoming a father.
3. Chris Martin chose her name