The Le Bal des Débutantes in Paris became the stage for Apple Martin's coming-of-age ceremony. With her elaborate custom Valentino gown, which took Valentino Creative Director Alessandro Michele's atelier an astonishing 750 hours to make, Apple looked every bit the belle of the ball. The event was a celebration of her entry into society, and her family was by her side to share in this momentous occasion.
Gwyneth Paltrow, too, was in attendance, sharing a carousel of photos and clips from the weekend on Instagram. The first visual showed her cloudy view from the airplane as she flew overseas to be with her daughter. Then came a mirror selfie of her and Apple, with the young lady looking elegant in her Valentino gown. Next, a snap seemingly featuring Martin and their son Moses, 18, sitting on a bench outside with their backs toward the camera added another layer to the family portrait.
A family picture of Paltrow, her mother Blythe Danner, and Moses in a white room with art pieces hanging behind them captured the essence of family unity. Paltrow continued to share more family snaps, including one with her former husband at the formal event. Chris Martin looked dashing in a glittery sheer black gown from Valentino's spring 2025 collection, with ruffle details adding a touch of elegance along the neckline, sleeves, and skirt.
The carousel finished with images of Danner at the dinner table with model Boris Kodjoe and designer David Netto, and a photo of Paltrow and Apple embracing each other at the debutante event. These moments showcased the love and connection within the family, making this weekend in Paris a truly memorable one.