Chris Martin & Gwyneth Paltrow's Daughter Soldiers On With Video After Scathing Music Review

Chris Martin and Gwyneth Paltrow's daughter, Apple Martin, isn't letting the criticisms stop her from launching her music career!

The firstborn daughter of the singer and the actress made her debut as a singer on October 17 at Cannery Hall in Nashville. She performed with the indie rock duo, Jade Street, comprised of Eli Meyuhas and  Zachary Zwelling.

Chris Martin and Gwyneth Paltrow welcomed two children during their ten-year marriage from December 2003 to March 2014; their divorce was finalized in 2016. Apple Martin was born in May 2004, followed by her younger brother, Moses, in April 2006.

Apple and Jade Street released the music video for their first song together, "Satellites," on Tuesday, October 28. As seen in the YouTube upload, the footage featured the trio's Nashville performance in black and white.

Unlike their live performance, the video captured the studio version of the song, with Apple doing a little dance towards the end. Regarding her collaboration with Jade Street, the duo shed light on how it happened in an accompanying press release for the single.

According to Nylon, the indie rock duo said they wrote the song about a year ago, but it never felt complete until they played it for Apple. "Her voice instantly reframed the entire song and gave it a whole new identity," Jade Street raved, adding:

"It was clear that she was the missing piece the song needed, and from there, the rest of the recording process felt completely instinctive."

While Jade Street gushed about Apple's vocal skills, fans did not share the same sentiment. A video of her live performance at Cannery Hall in Nashville was shared on TikTok, sparking criticisms for her disappointing singing.

"Apparently she didn't inherit her dad's talent," a TikToker quipped, with another noting that "the apple fell far from the tree." A third labeled Apple the "female Brooklyn Beckham," while a fourth described her performance as "disgusting."

The negative comments continued, with more TikTok users stressing that Apple lacked the talent to become a singer. "No way. Is this real? Does she not hear herself?" someone wondered.

A fellow disappointed fan pointed out that Apple's famous parents could have gotten her voice lessons instead of letting their daughter embarrass herself.

Apple Blythe Alison Martin was born on May 14, 2004, months after her parents tied the knot in December 2003. Her middle name is a tribute to Paltrow's mother, Blythe Danner, an actress famously known for her role as Izzy Huffstodt on the TV show "Huff."

Apple graduated from high school in 2022, an occasion her parents proudly celebrated as a family. ELLE reported that Paltrow shared a picture of herself and her ex-husband at Apple's graduation on her Instagram Story. She now attends Vanderbilt University in Nashville, Tennessee.

Besides her interest in music, Apple has repeatedly showcased her love for modeling and fashion. She attended her first fashion show in 2023, sitting in the front row of the Chanel Couture show. The aspiring singer dressed for the occasion in the brand's black and white tweed dress from its spring 2023 collection.

The Jade Street duo weren't the only ones in awe of Apple's vocal skills, as sources claimed her parents believed she could be the next big thing. Paltrow and Chris were allegedly proud of their daughter's performance despite the widespread criticisms.

Sources told #ShuterScoop that the former couple have been "manifesting" Apple's success for years. A music executive noted that they promoted their daughter as a hidden gem with "the 'it' factor," someone amazing enough to become the next Taylor Swift.

"They talk about her like she's Taylor's heir apparent," the source added. Another echoed similar sentiments, noting that Paltrow and Chris were not ashamed of Apple's performance. "They think she's brave and authentic," the source shared.

A year before Apple's debut performance, she made her debut into society at the Le Bal des Débutantes. The Blast shared that Chris marked the occasion alongside his daughter and ex-wife, even though it wasn't his usual rodeo.

Chris confessed in an interview that he never imagined he would participate in a debutante ball; however, he was happy to suit up for his Apple's big day. The event took place on November 30, 2024, at the Hotel Shangri-La in Paris.

The family reportedly received a personal invitation from the event's host and arrived decked in Valentino. Apple stole the spotlight from her famous parents in a custom-made dress that took the Italian fashion house 750 hours to create.

Will Apple Martin release more music despite the negative reactions to her debut performance?