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Apple Martin Shows Off Beaded Bikini Poolside, Channels Mom Gwyneth Paltrow

Apple Martin is bringing summer early. The 21-year-old model shared an Instagram Story Monday night, lounging by a small pool in a delicate Amir Slama string bikini ($174), surrounded by potted plants, oversized seashells, and lush greenery.

Her blonde hair was pulled back into a claw-clipped messy bun, and retro-shaped sunglasses completed a look that could have stepped straight out of The Talented Mr. Ripley. The resemblance to mom Gwyneth Paltrow is undeniable—sophisticated, sun-soaked, effortless.

Martin’s post arrives shortly after her first solo Vogue spread and amid her ongoing modeling work. She currently fronts British label Self-Portrait and recently appeared in her mother’s GapStudio campaign.

She has been candid about her journey with acne, telling Vogue, “My acne was not like crazy, crazy, but it definitely affected my self-esteem. Now I’m just kind of like ‘I’m human … what am I gonna do? If I have a pimple, it’s not the end of my life.’”

Whether this poolside snap is vacation vibes or behind-the-scenes editorial work is unclear—but given her track record, it could be the start of a swimwear campaign.

Apple Martin is proving she can carve her own space in modeling while echoing the poise and polish of a Hollywood legacy.

Last modified: February 26, 2026

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