Apple Martin and 8 Other Star Kids Who Rocked Their Moms’ Red-Carpet Styles
Apple Martin, daughter of actress Gwyneth Paltrow, made headlines at the premiere of Marty Supreme in New York City on December 16, where she dazzled in her mother’s iconic black Calvin Klein slip dress. The choice reflects a growing trend among celebrity children who have recently begun to wear their mothers’ vintage outfits on red carpets.
The slip dress, which Martin wore, was previously sported by Paltrow at the premiere of Emma in 1996. Martin emulated her mother’s styling by sweeping her hair into a simple bun with face-framing pieces, opting for minimal accessories. As the saying goes, "If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it."
Paltrow revealed in a 2021 interview with People that her daughter frequently borrows from her wardrobe. "Apple borrows from my closet… But she likes my T-shirts and my shoes," she remarked, underscoring the natural sharing of style between mother and daughter.
This trend of celebrities donning their mothers’ vintage attire is not confined to the Paltrow household. In November, Delilah Belle Hamlin wore a white Gucci dress originally donned by her mother, Lisa Rinna, to the GQ Man of the Year Awards. Rinna first showcased the dress at the Carousel of Hope Ball in 1996.
Carys Douglas, daughter of actors Michael Douglas and Catherine Zeta-Jones, borrowed a lacy black dress from her mother’s wardrobe for a gala event in October. Zeta-Jones had previously worn the dress at the 2005 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony.
The trend extends beyond recent appearances. Valentina Paloma Pinault, the daughter of Salma Hayek, sported a 1997 Isaac Mizrahi dress at the 2023 Oscars. Additionally, Grier Henchy wore a dress from 2006 that once belonged to her mother, Brooke Shields. Kaia Gerber, reminiscent of her supermodel mother, Cindy Crawford, showcased a 1993 outfit in her own modern interpretation.
The reuse of these iconic garments is not limited to formal events; even off-the-red-carpet moments see celebrity kids making similar choices. Birdie, daughter of Busy Philipps, wore her mother’s vintage Betsey Johnson dress to an Olivia Rodrigo concert in 2021. Likewise, Leni Klum donned a 1998 dress once worn by Heidi Klum to her prom.
With so many celebrity offspring embracing their mothers’ prized possessions, it’s clear that Apple Martin is just one of many navigating this fashionable legacy.
