Hey there! Can you believe it? Apple Martin, the daughter of the iconic Gwyneth Paltrow and Chris Martin, is celebrating her 14th birthday! It feels like just yesterday that the now-divorced couple made headlines with the birth of their daughter and her unique name. Fast forward to today, and Gwyneth, who's now engaged again, is marking this special milestone for her teenage daughter.

Here's the thing—what might surprise you even more than the years flying by is how much Apple resembles her famous mom! Gwyneth took to social media earlier this week to share a heartfelt message for her daughter's birthday, accompanied by a stunning photo that shows just how much they look alike. Apple truly is Gwyneth's mini-me!

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Happy birthday, my darling girl. You make everyday feel like Christmas morning. You are the most vibrant, hilarious, twirling all over the place, beautiful (inside and out) young woman. You are an amazing thinker and an incredible songwriter. Thanks for still hanging out with me, even though you are 14.
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A post shared by Gwyneth Paltrow (@gwynethpaltrow) on May 14, 2018 at 3:05pm PDT

In her post, the 45-year-old mom expressed her love for her daughter, saying, "Happy birthday, my darling girl. You make everyday feel like Christmas morning." She went on to describe Apple as "the most vibrant, hilarious, twirling all over the place, beautiful (inside and out) young woman." She also praised her daughter's intellectual side, calling her an "amazing thinker and an incredible songwriter." Gwyneth ended her message with gratitude for Apple still spending time with her, even at the age of 14. Looking at that cropped hair and those bright eyes, it's easy to see how much Apple mirrors her mom's look from the film The Royal Tenenbaums.

A Look Back at Motherhood

Gwyneth also took a moment to reflect on her journey as a mom. On Mother's Day, she shared a nostalgic photo from when she was heavily pregnant with Apple. The image captures the anticipation and excitement of that life-changing moment. "Fourteen years ago on the verge of a life-changing morning…" she wrote in the caption. She used the opportunity to honor all forms of motherhood, saying, "To all of us, biological, adoptive, foster, spiritual, communal, all the den mothers and grandmothers and great-grandmothers and great-great-grandmothers, all the way back, happy Mother's Day." It's a touching tribute to the universal bond of motherhood.

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Fourteen years ago on the verge of a life changing morning… To all of us, biological, adoptive, foster, spiritual, communal, all the den mothers and grand mothers and great grandmothers and great great grandmothers, all the way back, happy Mother’s Day.
A post shared by Gwyneth Paltrow (@gwynethpaltrow) on May 13, 2018 at 3:38pm PDT
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Family Ties: Staying Connected After 'Conscious Uncoupling'

Gwyneth and Chris Martin may have gone their separate ways through their famous "conscious uncoupling" in 2014, but they've managed to maintain a close and friendly relationship. Recently, on Chris's birthday, Gwyneth took to social media to express her gratitude for him. She wrote, "Happy birthday my brother. Thank you for giving me these two," referring to their children. It's clear that their bond remains strong, even as Gwyneth embarks on a new chapter with her engagement to producer Brad Falchuk.

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