Apple Martin: Hollywood's "Not-a-Kid" Who's Building Herself

In March 2026, Apple Martin, 21-year-old daughter of Gwyneth Paltrow, graced the cover of Vogue. And it wasn’t just a photoshoot: Apple appeared in looks from Loewe, Prada, and Balenciaga, showing not only her style but also her character — free, independent, and authentic.

“Not-a-Kid” is how Apple describes herself in an interview. And the label perfectly reflects her journey: despite her legal studies, she is drawn to creativity and dreams of following in her mother’s footsteps.

Apple studies at Vanderbilt University, where she is majoring in law, history, and sociology. By May 2026, she will complete her studies, but she admits that law is not her true calling.

“I originally chose law to prove to my parents that I could build my career independently,” Apple shares. “In my rebellious teenage years, I thought, ‘I don’t want to be like my parents.’”

Changing her environment — moving from Los Angeles and living in a dorm — was a key experience for her. It allowed her to live a normal life, take a break from constant media attention, and make lifelong friends.

“I’m just grateful I had the chance to be a normal student,” Apple says, adding that college gave her “the best friends in the world” and invaluable experiences, even when life occasionally brought unexpected surprises, like “mold poisoning.”

Today, Apple is increasingly drawn to the creative world. She loves singing, dancing, and acting, with theater captivating her the most. “My dream is to become an actress,” she confides.

The fashion industry has also noticed Apple: she signed her first major contract with Self-Portrait and has already posed with her mother for a campaign with Gap. It’s not just a collaboration — it’s a symbol that Apple is beginning to build her own name in fashion and media, without living in the shadow of her famous mother.