Gwyneth Paltrow posted a glamorous photo of her daughter Apple Martin on Thursday to honor her 16th birthday.
And soon after dozens of the Oscar-winner star’s Hollywood pals left complimentary comments for the teenager proving they are welcoming the budding star with open arms.
Some of the GOOP founder’s closest friends, including Cameron Diaz, Kate Hudson, Emma Roberts and Rachel Zoe, left nice messages as did non Hollywood people like Katie Couric and polo player Nacho Figueras.
Welcome to our world: Gwyneth Paltrow posted a glamorous photo of her daughter Apple Martin on Thursday to honor her 16th birthday. And soon after dozens of the Oscar-winner star’s Hollywood pals left complimentary comments for the teenager
It is not known if the teen – whose full name is Apple Blythe Alison Martin – wants to pursue acting like her mother. She has already appeared on Gwyneth’s GOOP Lab series.
For now she works part-time in a clothing store in Los Angeles while attending high school.
Apple left a comment for mommy too: ‘I love you so much, thank you for being the best mom in the world❤️❤️❤️.’
Then the celebrities chimed in.
Kate Hudson, who has been close to Gwyneth and her family for over 25 years, said, ‘Happy 16th Apple!!! Love you ❤️.’
So much love in the air: Kate Hudson, who has been close to Gwyneth and her family for over 25 years, said, ‘Happy 16th Apple!!! Love you ❤️’
Party people: In this image Kate, left, is seen with Gwyneth, center, as well as Jennifer Aniston, far right
Longtime pal Cameron Diaz, who just adopted a child with husband Benji Madden, said: ‘Happy Birthday you glorious being!! Your light is dazzling and your heart so pure.. Happy Birthday Apple.’
Julia Roberts’ niece Emma Roberts of Adult World fame said, ‘Happy birthday queen!’
Blue Crush actress Kate Bosworth was very kind: ‘Oh my gosh, I can not believe she is 16!!! What a gorgeous, bright spirit, HBD xx ❤️❤️❤️❤️.’
Kind: Longtime pal Cameron Diaz, who just adopted a child with husband Benji Madden, said: ‘Happy Birthday you glorious being!! Your light is dazzling and your heart so pure.. Happy Birthday Apple’
The model turned actress turned mom: The Mask star seen in 2016 in LA
Vogue model and The Edge actress Elle Macpherson added, ‘Gorgeous girl. ( inside and out) Beautiful message. Happy BIRTH day mumma and happy birthday to your beautiful daughter.’
Mad Men actress January Jones commented, ‘So purty!! ❤️.’
Movie studio head Ron Meyer has a daughter named Jennifer who is close friends with Paltrow and has designed necklaces for her. She said, ‘Happy birthday sweet girl ❤️.
David Foster’s daughter Erin Foster, who has become a reality Tv star, said, ‘Omg.’
A pal of the family: Blue Crush actress Kate Bosworth was very kind: ‘Oh my gosh, I can not believe she is 16!!! What a gorgeous, bright spirit, HBD xx ❤️❤️❤️❤️’
‘Omg 16?? Happiest Birthday, beautiful and wise beyond ..Apple ❤️❤️,’ remarked Nicole Richie’s former stylist Rachel Zoe.
Cruel Intentions actress Selma Blair said, ‘Happy sweet sixteen Apple! You sound like such a wonderful person. It shines through. So much light and love to you ! S.’
Rizzolo & Isles actress Sasha Alexander who is wed to Sophia Loren’s son said, ‘OMG such a young lady!! Happy Birthday beautiful Apple!!! ❤️❤️❤️.’
The list goes on and on: Emma Roberts, Selma Blair and several others added notes as well
The Mummy star Annabelle Wallis noted, ‘Happy Birthday to the most gorgeous girl!!! ❤️❤️❤️’
TV news star Katie Couric left a red heart.
Polo player Nachof Figueras said, ‘Happy bday.’
Kelly Rowland of Destiny’s Child seemed shocked: ‘YOU HAVE GOT TO BE KIDDING ME?!! She’s 16!!!!! And you raised such a smart Lady! Daytime TV star Daphne Oz left this: ‘❤️❤️❤️’
More LA peeps on the list: Jennifer Meyer and Erin Foster chimed in too
Nacho made a remark: Polo Payer Nacho Figueras said ‘happy bday’
Hole singer Courtney Love added a red heart as well. Ali Wentworth said: ‘HAPPY BIRTHDAY SWEET BEAUTIFUL APPLE!!!!!!
Victoria’s Secret model Lily Aldridge commented: ‘Sweet beauty happy birthday!!!
Writer Amanda DeCadenet chimed in, ‘Happy Birthday Apple.’ Kate Capshaw’s daughter Jessica said: ‘❤️Happy Birthday, Apple!!❤️’
Dancing With The Stars winner Rumer Willis, who is self-isolating in Idaho with mom Demi Moore and dad Bruce Willis as well as her siblings, said: ‘Happy Birthday Apple ❤️❤️
Real Housewives of Beverly Hils vet said, ‘What a beauty!!!’
Architectural Digest editor-in-chief Amy Astley noted, ‘Ravishing & what a great smile! ❤️’
According to PageSix, her mother hosted a drive-by party for her mini me.
Beyonce’s buddy: Kelly Rowland of Destiny’s Child seemed shocked: ‘YOU HAVE GOT TO BE KIDDING ME?!! She’s 16!!!!! And you raised such a smart Lady! Daytime TV star Daphne Oz left this: ‘❤️❤️❤️’
Apple’s friends reportedly got out of their cars to hug her – sand masks – then drove off.
Apple’s 14-year-old brother Moses and dad Martin, were there too among the balloons.
The 47-year-old Gwyneth called her first-born ‘pure joy’ in an Instagram marking her special day.
All good! In another shot she showed off a sillier side, giving a thumbs up while her finger was swaddled in teal bandage
And mom proved that her girl was growing up fast while accompanying her heartfelt post with a stunning photo of the young woman.
Apple was the spitting image of mom and dad Chris Martin as she posed in the living room wearing a chic rose-patterned dress but no shoes. She accessorized with a classic chain-link necklace.
Her blonde hair hung long and loose, mirroring her famous mother’s signature style.
It was clear that the high-schooler already knew how to strike a pose, as she vamped it up for the camera.
But in another shot she showed off a sillier side, giving a thumbs up to show off a digit which was swaddled in a teal bandage.
Just like mom! Her blonde hair was long and loose, mirroring her famous mother’s signature style
Like mommy: Paltrow wore a similar look in 2015 in Bridgehampton, New York
Mom Gwyneth seemed in awe of her offspring in her touching caption, where she described her darling daughter as ‘pure joy.’
‘I can’t believe I’m actually writing these words but… happy sweet sixteen my darling girl,’ the Academy Award-winning actress began.
‘You are the light of my heart, you are pure joy,’ she continued. You are wickedly intelligent and you have the best, most dry, most brilliant sense of humor.
‘I have the best time being your mom. I love our nightly evening chats when I really get to hear what’s on your mind. You work hard to get whatever it is you want to achieve, and you have grit and responsibility in spades.’
Famous family: Paltrow is the daughter of actress Blythe Danner, seen with mom at Studio 54 at just 13
‘I am so damn lucky to be your mother, you beautiful, kind young woman. Thank you for choosing me. I adore you to the moon and back a zillion times.
‘I’m sorry you are having this particular birthday during these circumstances, but as always with you, you find the best in everything.’
Last month Paltrow – the daughter of actress Blythe Danner – practiced the art of socially distanced celebrations while ringing in son Moses’ 14th year.
The teenager was surprised with a drive-by party organized by his mom and friends.
Celebrating from six feet away! Last month Paltrow practiced the art of a socially distanced party while ringing in son Moses’ 14th year
Exes: Paltrow and ex Martin began dating in 2002 and they were wed by 2003. They’re seen in 2003 above
Paltrow and ex Martin began dating in 2002 and they were wed by 2003. The pair welcomed Apple into the world in 2004 and younger brother Moses was born two-years-later.
The Politician actress and Clocks rocker Martin amicably decided to split in 2016, dubbing their decision a ‘conscious uncoupling’ instead of a pure break-up.
Since, the pair have remained close co-parents, often traveling together as a big blended family with Paltrow’s husband Brad Falchuk and Martin’s girlfriend Dakota Johnson.