Apple Martin Revives Gwyneth Paltrow’s Iconic 1996 Gown Nearly 30 Years Later
Like mother, like daughter. Apple Martin turned heads on the red carpet this week by stepping out in one of her mother Gwyneth Paltrow’s most iconic fashion moments—nearly three decades after it first debuted.
On December 16, the 21-year-old attended the Marty Supreme premiere in support of her Oscar-winning mother, wearing the same sleek black Calvin Klein gown Gwyneth famously wore to the premiere of Emma in 1996. The minimalist dress, long celebrated as a defining red-carpet look of the ’90s, looked just as timeless on Apple as it did on her mom.
Taking the tribute a step further, the Vanderbilt University student styled her hair in a classic bun and accessorized with simple stud earrings, mirroring Gwyneth’s original look almost detail for detail. The moment quickly became a standout example of fashion nostalgia meeting a new generation.
Gwyneth Paltrow also wore black to the premiere, and the mother-daughter duo posed together for a sweet photo on the carpet. They were joined by Gwyneth’s son, Moses, who added a contrasting touch to the family’s coordinated style. The 19-year-old opted for white pants, a blue button-down shirt, a striped tie, and a gray jacket, offering a relaxed yet polished look.
Moses has been increasingly stepping into the spotlight himself. Earlier this month, on December 8, he made his red carpet debut at the Los Angeles screening of the film. A few days later, Gwyneth appeared on Late Night with Seth Meyers, where she shared a candid and humorous moment about attending the movie with her son.
While Moses loved the film, Gwyneth admitted that watching her romantic scenes with co-star Timothée Chalamet was less comfortable for him. She revealed that he had to look away during those moments, prompting laughter from the audience. Gwyneth explained that she had warned him in advance, even suggesting it might be a good time to grab popcorn during certain scenes.
Reflecting on her own experiences, Gwyneth recalled attending movie premieres with family members and navigating similarly awkward moments. She shared a particularly memorable story about bringing her grandfather to the premiere of Shakespeare in Love, jokingly trying to prepare him for a topless scene—only for him to respond with unexpected humor and wisdom.
The conversation ended on a lighthearted note, with Seth Meyers teasing that Gwyneth could have passed that same line down to her son as advice for handling the situation.
Adding to the family’s recent red-carpet moments, Timothée Chalamet also appeared at the New York premiere with his family, while continuing his own streak of coordinated fashion appearances—including a matching Chrome Hearts look with girlfriend Kylie Jenner at the Los Angeles screening.
Between iconic fashion throwbacks, candid family moments, and red-carpet debuts, the premiere proved to be a celebration of style, legacy, and the humor that comes with growing up in the spotlight.
