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Gwyneth Paltrow's 21-Year-Old Nepo Baby Daughter Apple Martin Claps Back At School Bullying Accusations: 'Completely False'

February 23, 2026 by Abigail Connolly
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Gwyneth Paltrow’s daughter, Apple Martin, has become quite a popular figure, but there was one big elephant in the room regarding her past.

The up-and-coming model and famous daughter recently had to address some allegations she faced regarding her high school days, which have been affecting her reputation as a potential big star. She addressed claims that she was a “bully” during her younger years on her Instagram story, and responded by stating that they were only rumors and not a reflection of her character. Read more about the allegations and how she defended herself from them below.

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Apple Martin Faces 'Bullying' Claims On Social Media

There are a whole lot of 'nepo babies' people have been keeping their eyes on these days, but one name that keeps popping up in particular is Apple Martin, the 21-year-old daughter of Gwyneth Paltrow and Coldplay frontman Chris Martin.

 

Now that she's grown up, Apple has begun a career as an up-and-coming model and has already starred in some fashion campaigns and attended red carpet events alongside her famous mom, who is very active in this year's award season following her Marty Supreme performance. Although the young woman has stayed fairly reserved on social media, her personal life has been under a microscope, especially since rumors have been circulating about her being a 'bully' in school.

 

On social media, various internet users and people who claimed to have gone to school with Apple described her as a "mean girl," and a particular story about her being expelled from school due to her bullying antics began to spread.

Apple Martin Shuts Down Bullying & Expulsion Rumors In An Instagram Story Post

As her budding career has started taking off, the rumors surrounding the young fashion icon being a 'bully' in the past only got stronger. It eventually got to the point where she had to address it for her thousands of followers on Instagram.

 

In a note posted to her Instagram story on February 16th, Apple decided to shut down the bullying and 'mean girl' allegations once and for all, noting that she originally wanted to ignore them but felt like she could not anymore.

 

"Hi! I didn't wanna respond, but this narrative is completely false and has gotten so out of hand," she wrote. "I have never been expelled from any school, especially not for bullying anyone."

 

The model even acknowledged some of the backlash and criticism she's faced for being a 'nepo baby' in general, writing that she accepts she might not be everyone's cup of tea.

 

"I completely understand [people] not liking me, and that is okay!" she continued. "The internet is a place where [people] can share their opinions. But this rumor is completely untrue, I am not that type of person, and anyone who is close to me knows that."

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Editorial Assistant

Abigail is a journalist based in Brooklyn, New York. As an Editorial Assistant for SheFinds, she covers topics ranging from celebrity news and fashion to wellness. She has written for other publications, including Chip Chick, Bandsintown, BroadwayWorld, and more. When she isn't writing, Abigail loves spending time in the city with her friends, being a 'dog mom' to her Chihuahua, and singing along to some of her favorite music.