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Apple Martin Denies School Expulsion Rumors, Opens Up on Self-Esteem

2/18/2026

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Apple Martin, daughter of Gwyneth Paltrow and Chris Martin, denied rumors that she was expelled from school for bullying in an Instagram post.
Martin said the rumor is untrue and that some people may not like her.
Martin said she has struggled with low self-esteem due to acne and that it does not define her or others' beauty, noting the remarks follow prior backlash at a social event.

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Apple Martin, daughter of Gwyneth Paltrow and Chris Martin, denied rumors that she was expelled from school for bullying in an Instagram post.
Martin said the rumor is untrue and that some people may not like her.
Martin said she has struggled with low self-esteem due to acne and that it does not define her or others' beauty, noting the remarks follow prior backlash at a social event.