Apple Martin Says Rumors That She's Been Expelled from School for Bullying Are 'Completely Untrue': 'Not That Type of Person'
- - Apple Martin Says Rumors That She's Been Expelled from School for Bullying Are 'Completely Untrue': 'Not That Type of Person'
Hannah SacksFebruary 17, 2026 at 7:20 AM
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Apple Martin in 2023
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Apple Martin is hitting back against rumors that she was expelled from a school for bullying
The 21-year-old shared a statement on her Instagram Stories, saying that she's "not that type of person"
Martin is the daughter of Gwyneth Paltrow and Chris Martin
Apple Martin is hitting back against rumors that she was expelled from a school for bullying.
In an Instagram comment reshared to her Instagram Stories, the 21-year-old daughter of Gwyneth Paltrow and Chris Martin pushed back against rumors that she was expelled for bullying, saying that it was "just a quick little message from myself."
"Hi! I didn't wanna respond but this narrative is completely false and has gotten so out of hand," Apple wrote to an unnamed account. "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," she continued. "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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Apple Martin addresses bullying rumors in Feb. 16, 2026 Instagram Stories
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Martin previously faced bullying rumors in December 2024 when a video circulated of her appearing to crash a fellow debutante's photo shoot. However, the debutante in question, Aliénor Loppin de Montmort, told PEOPLE at the time, "[Apple’s] genuinely the nicest girl ever! She really doesn’t deserve an ounce of what she’s getting."
She added, “She was the nicest girl ever towards not only me but all the debs!"
In a February interview with Vogue, Martin shared that she'd changed her mind about her post-college plans and no longer wants to attend law school. Instead, she told the outlet she'd like to follow in her famous mom's footsteps and act.
"I was in that rebellious 'I don't wanna be like my parents' type of phase," Martin, who majored in law, history and society, said of wanting to attend law school.
"I don't wanna be a singer," explained Martin, who noted she also likes to sing. "I like musical theater, but getting onstage by yourself to sing is so terrifying."
"I love dancing and I love acting," she continued. "My dream is to act."
Apple Martin (left) and Gwyneth Paltrow
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In October 2025, Martin spoke with The Telegraph and opened up about being raised by two famous parents. A month after sharing the spotlight with Paltrow in a GapStudio campaign for the Fall/Winter 2025 collection by Zac Posen, Martin said she "constantly remind myself how grateful I am to have these opportunities."
“I know this is not a normal way to grow up by any means," Martin said in an interview.
"But my parents did a really good job of instilling in me that I shouldn’t be entitled to anything," continued Martin. "I have to work.”
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