{"id":434827,"date":"2026-02-16T16:25:55","date_gmt":"2026-02-16T15:25:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ma-grande-taille.com\/?p=434827"},"modified":"2026-02-16T16:25:55","modified_gmt":"2026-02-16T15:25:55","slug":"mannequin-britannique-apple-martin-revient-intervention-esthetique-regrette","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ma-grande-taille.com\/en\/mannequinat-inclusif\/mannequins\/british-model-apple-martin-returns-after-cosmetic-surgery-and-regrets-it-434827","title":{"rendered":"At 21, this British model reflects on a cosmetic procedure she regrets."},"content":{"rendered":"<p>At just 21, Apple Martin, daughter of American actress Gwyneth Paltrow and British singer-songwriter Chris Martin, is already making a name for herself as a model and rising star. Featured in a &quot;Beauty Secrets&quot; video for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=Ksqypv4R4Ns\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Vogue<\/a> , the young woman revealed her beauty routine as a &quot;stressed-out student&quot;\u2014as well as a cosmetic procedure she had as a teenager that she now regrets. She thus opens up an honest dialogue about beauty pressure, insecurities, and self-acceptance.<\/p>\n<h2> &quot;I went through a procedure once... and I regretted it.&quot;<\/h2>\n<p> In the video, Apple chooses transparency: she admits to having had lip fillers only once, at the age of 18. She explains, however, that she quickly found the result &quot;too big&quot; and didn&#39;t recognize herself. This reflection, a few years later, serves as an implicit warning about cosmetic decisions made too early, under the influence of trends and social media.<\/p>\n<p>Far from glorifying the procedure, Apple Martin insists that she has not gone back and that this choice remains for her &quot;an experience from which she learned a lesson.&quot; She thus illustrates the dilemma faced by many young adults: wanting to conform to an idealized image while learning to accept their face as it is. <\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"instagram-media\" style=\"background: #FFF; border: 0; border-radius: 3px; box-shadow: 0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width: 540px; min-width: 326px; padding: 0; width: calc(100% - 2px);\" data-instgrm-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DRXeq0dAE4q\/?utm_source=ig_embed&utm_campaign=loading\" data-instgrm-version=\"14\">\n<div style=\"padding: 16px;\">\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: row; align-items: center;\">\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; flex-grow: 0; height: 40px; margin-right: 14px; width: 40px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex-grow: 1; justify-content: center;\">\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; margin-bottom: 6px; width: 100px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; width: 60px;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"padding: 19% 0;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"display: block; height: 50px; margin: 0 auto 12px; width: 50px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"padding-top: 8px;\">\n<div style=\"color: #3897f0; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 550; line-height: 18px;\"> View this post on Instagram <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"padding: 12.5% 0;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: row; margin-bottom: 14px; align-items: center;\">\n<div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; height: 12.5px; width: 12.5px; transform: translateX(0px) translateY(7px);\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; height: 12.5px; transform: rotate(-45deg) translateX(3px) translateY(1px); width: 12.5px; flex-grow: 0; margin-right: 14px; margin-left: 2px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; height: 12.5px; width: 12.5px; transform: translateX(9px) translateY(-18px);\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"margin-left: 8px;\">\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; flex-grow: 0; height: 20px; width: 20px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"width: 0; height: 0; border-top: 2px solid transparent; border-left: 6px solid #f4f4f4; border-bottom: 2px solid transparent; transform: translateX(16px) translateY(-4px) rotate(30deg);\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"margin-left: auto;\">\n<div style=\"width: 0px; border-top: 8px solid #F4F4F4; border-right: 8px solid transparent; transform: translateY(16px);\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; flex-grow: 0; height: 12px; width: 16px; transform: translateY(-4px);\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"width: 0; height: 0; border-top: 8px solid #F4F4F4; border-left: 8px solid transparent; transform: translateY(-4px) translateX(8px);\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex-grow: 1; justify-content: center; margin-bottom: 24px;\">\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; margin-bottom: 6px; width: 224px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; width: 144px;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p style=\"color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px; margin-bottom: 0; margin-top: 8px; overflow: hidden; padding: 8px 0 7px; text-align: center; text-overflow: ellipsis; white-space: nowrap;\"> <a style=\"color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px; text-decoration: none;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DRXeq0dAE4q\/?utm_source=ig_embed&utm_campaign=loading\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">A post shared by apple martin (@applemartin)<\/a> <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"\/\/www.instagram.com\/embed.js\"><\/script><\/p>\n<h2> From acne to self-acceptance<\/h2>\n<p> In the same video, the young model also opens up about her acne problems in high school, which she describes as &quot;a source of embarrassment and a drop in self-confidence.&quot; Without dramatizing it, she recounts how much these breakouts weighed on her self-esteem during adolescence. Today, her message has changed: she reminds us that having pimples or blemishes is part of the human condition and is &quot;not the end of the world.&quot;<\/p>\n<p>She emphasizes the impact of stress, which she humorously highlights by showing the small marks on her forehead. Her message is clear: the more you dramatize things, the more your skin suffers. By showing her face without makeup on camera, Apple normalizes a reality that many prefer to hide, and offers a more compassionate vision of beauty.<\/p>\n<h2> Between heritage, elegance and models<\/h2>\n<p> Apple Martin isn&#39;t operating &quot;in a vacuum&quot;: she cites her mother, Gwyneth Paltrow, and her grandmother, the American actress Blythe Danner, as &quot;two iconic women&quot; whom she deeply admires. Both renowned actresses and style icons, they embody for her &quot;a beauty that is both elegant and assertive.&quot; By mentioning them, Apple shows that she is part of a lineage of public figures while simultaneously forging her own path and developing her own image.<\/p>\n<p>This respectful yet detached perspective on her family heritage also sheds light on her relationship with beauty: caught between very high standards, media exposure, and a desire to remain authentic, the young woman tries to find a personal balance. Her honesty about cosmetic procedures\u2014and more\u2014contributes to building a more nuanced image, far removed from the &quot;artificial perfection&quot; often associated with the star system.<\/p>\n<p>By reflecting on a cosmetic procedure she regrets, Apple Martin offers valuable insight into the pitfalls of beauty pressure in the age of filters and social media. Her account blends lucidity, self-deprecation, and a desire for transparency: yes, she tried lip fillers, but she now prefers the temporary and creative solutions offered by makeup. She sends a powerful message to her generation: the important thing is not to erase every &quot;flaw,&quot; but to learn to live with one&#39;s reflection, making choices that truly reflect who we are.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"At just 21, Apple Martin, daughter of American actress Gwyneth Paltrow and British singer-songwriter Chris Martin, is already...","protected":false},"author":8394,"featured_media":434829,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"disable_msn":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[5724],"tags":[97759],"class_list":["post-434827","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-mannequins","tag-news"],"image":{"medium":["https:\/\/www.ma-grande-taille.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/A-21-ans-cette-mannequin-britannique-revient-sur-une-intervention-esthetique-quelle-regrette-1-200x113.jpg",200,113,true],"large":["https:\/\/www.ma-grande-taille.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/A-21-ans-cette-mannequin-britannique-revient-sur-une-intervention-esthetique-quelle-regrette-1-500x281.jpg",500,281,true]},"custom":{"td_video":"","featured_image":"https:\/\/www.ma-grande-taille.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/A-21-ans-cette-mannequin-britannique-revient-sur-une-intervention-esthetique-quelle-regrette-1.jpg","author":{"name":"L\u00e9a Michel","avatar":"https:\/\/www.ma-grande-taille.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/1721220128171-96x96.jpg"},"categories":[{"term_id":5724,"name":"Models","slug":"mannequins","term_group":0,"term_taxonomy_id":5892,"taxonomy":"category","description":"<p>The Models section of <strong>The Body Optimist<\/strong> tells the stories, voices and looks of models from around the world, with special attention to those widening beauty standards: plus-size and curvy models, models over 50 and unconventional beauties. Profiles, photo shoots and first-hand accounts showcase body diversity in fashion.<\/p>\n<h2>What you'll find in the Models section<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Plus-size and curvy models<\/strong>: Ashley Graham, Paloma Elsesser, Candice Huffine, Denise Bidot and other models changing how curvy bodies are seen.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Models over 50<\/strong>: careers that keep going or start late, and gray hair worn proudly on the runway.<\/li>\n<li><strong>First-hand accounts<\/strong>: weight criticism, beauty pressure, regretted cosmetic procedures: models share what happens behind the scenes.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Style and looks<\/strong>: beach outfits, vintage dresses, corsets and retro pieces, model looks that inspire our own wardrobes.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Diverse backgrounds<\/strong>: from Japan to India by way of Mongolia, models shaking up an industry that long looked the same.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Why do plus-size models matter so much?<\/h2>\n<p>Plus-size models let you see a garment on a body close to your own, which helps you picture yourself in it and choose your size. Their presence in campaigns and on runways also carries symbolic weight: it shows that a curvy body can be photographed with the same aesthetic standards as any other. Many of them use their platform to speak out about fatphobia, photo retouching or mental health, and have become leading voices of the body positivity movement.<\/p>\n<h2>Our take on models<\/h2>\n<p>Our guiding principle: talk about models through their careers, their style and what they have to say, rather than through comments on their weight. When one of them changes shape, we share her words, not the judgments aimed at her. From international supermodels to models spotted on social media, the same rule applies: no body is a \u201cbefore\u201d or an \u201cafter.\u201d<\/p>\n<h2>Articles to start with<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>The story of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ma-grande-taille.com\/en\/mannequinat-inclusif\/mannequins\/hayley-hasselhoff-mannequin-plus-size-casse-codes-beaute-429611\">Hayley Hasselhoff, a plus-size model challenging beauty norms<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ma-grande-taille.com\/en\/mannequinat-inclusif\/mannequins\/japanese-model-nicole-fujita-is-shaking-things-up-428364\">Nicole Fujita, the Japanese model<\/a> shaking up the rules with a smile.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ma-grande-taille.com\/en\/mannequinat-inclusif\/mannequins\/greek-model-ghanem-fascinates-internet-users-437257\">Grece Ghanem, a model in her 60s<\/a> who proves style has no age.<\/li>\n<li>A <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ma-grande-taille.com\/en\/mannequinat-inclusif\/mannequins\/fattened-criticized-model-appearance-breaks-silence-438092\">model criticized for her appearance<\/a> breaks her silence.<\/li>\n<li>The career of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ma-grande-taille.com\/en\/mannequinat-inclusif\/mannequins\/daphne-selfes-journey-as-an-active-model-until-age-97-437713\">Daphne Selfe, who kept modeling until 97<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Frequently asked questions<\/h2>\n<h3>What is a plus-size model?<\/h3>\n<p>A plus-size model, also called a curve model, models clothing beyond the sizes usually shown on the runway. There's no official threshold: agencies and brands set their own criteria, which vary by country and by type of work, whether runway, catalog or advertising.<\/p>\n<h3>What's the difference between plus-size and curvy models?<\/h3>\n<p>\u201cPlus size\u201d refers to a size category, while \u201ccurvy\u201d describes a figure with pronounced curves, especially at the hips and bust. A curvy model may wear in-between sizes, between straight sizes and plus sizes, often called midsize. None of these labels has an official definition, and some models reject them.<\/p>\n<h3>Who are the most famous plus-size models?<\/h3>\n<p>Among the best-known plus-size models internationally are Ashley Graham, Paloma Elsesser, Candice Huffine, Tara Lynn and Denise Bidot. They have posed for major brands and fashion magazines, and use their fame to champion broader body representation.<\/p>\n<p>Keep exploring: our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ma-grande-taille.com\/en\/mannequinat-inclusif\">Inclusive modeling<\/a> section, our guide to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ma-grande-taille.com\/en\/mannequinat-inclusif\/devenir-mannequin-grande-taille\">becoming a plus-size model<\/a>, our advice on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ma-grande-taille.com\/en\/mannequinat-inclusif\/castings\">plus-size castings<\/a> and our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ma-grande-taille.com\/en\/psycho\/bodypositive\">Body positive<\/a> articles.<\/p>","parent":920,"count":216,"filter":"raw","cat_ID":5724,"category_count":216,"category_description":"<p>The Models section of <strong>The Body Optimist<\/strong> tells the stories, voices and looks of models from around the world, with special attention to those widening beauty standards: plus-size and curvy models, models over 50 and unconventional beauties. Profiles, photo shoots and first-hand accounts showcase body diversity in fashion.<\/p>\n<h2>What you'll find in the Models section<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Plus-size and curvy models<\/strong>: Ashley Graham, Paloma Elsesser, Candice Huffine, Denise Bidot and other models changing how curvy bodies are seen.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Models over 50<\/strong>: careers that keep going or start late, and gray hair worn proudly on the runway.<\/li>\n<li><strong>First-hand accounts<\/strong>: weight criticism, beauty pressure, regretted cosmetic procedures: models share what happens behind the scenes.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Style and looks<\/strong>: beach outfits, vintage dresses, corsets and retro pieces, model looks that inspire our own wardrobes.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Diverse backgrounds<\/strong>: from Japan to India by way of Mongolia, models shaking up an industry that long looked the same.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Why do plus-size models matter so much?<\/h2>\n<p>Plus-size models let you see a garment on a body close to your own, which helps you picture yourself in it and choose your size. Their presence in campaigns and on runways also carries symbolic weight: it shows that a curvy body can be photographed with the same aesthetic standards as any other. Many of them use their platform to speak out about fatphobia, photo retouching or mental health, and have become leading voices of the body positivity movement.<\/p>\n<h2>Our take on models<\/h2>\n<p>Our guiding principle: talk about models through their careers, their style and what they have to say, rather than through comments on their weight. When one of them changes shape, we share her words, not the judgments aimed at her. From international supermodels to models spotted on social media, the same rule applies: no body is a \u201cbefore\u201d or an \u201cafter.\u201d<\/p>\n<h2>Articles to start with<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>The story of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ma-grande-taille.com\/en\/mannequinat-inclusif\/mannequins\/hayley-hasselhoff-mannequin-plus-size-casse-codes-beaute-429611\">Hayley Hasselhoff, a plus-size model challenging beauty norms<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ma-grande-taille.com\/en\/mannequinat-inclusif\/mannequins\/japanese-model-nicole-fujita-is-shaking-things-up-428364\">Nicole Fujita, the Japanese model<\/a> shaking up the rules with a smile.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ma-grande-taille.com\/en\/mannequinat-inclusif\/mannequins\/greek-model-ghanem-fascinates-internet-users-437257\">Grece Ghanem, a model in her 60s<\/a> who proves style has no age.<\/li>\n<li>A <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ma-grande-taille.com\/en\/mannequinat-inclusif\/mannequins\/fattened-criticized-model-appearance-breaks-silence-438092\">model criticized for her appearance<\/a> breaks her silence.<\/li>\n<li>The career of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ma-grande-taille.com\/en\/mannequinat-inclusif\/mannequins\/daphne-selfes-journey-as-an-active-model-until-age-97-437713\">Daphne Selfe, who kept modeling until 97<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Frequently asked questions<\/h2>\n<h3>What is a plus-size model?<\/h3>\n<p>A plus-size model, also called a curve model, models clothing beyond the sizes usually shown on the runway. 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