Apple! Ava! Scout! See All the Celebrity Kids Who Were Debutantes at the Glamorous 'Le Bal' (and What They Wore)

Mar. 15, 2025

Photo:Gwyneth Paltrow/Instagram

Gwyneth Paltrow/Instagram

This year was no different as the glamorous affair welcomed the likes ofGwyneth PaltrowandChris Martin’s daughterApple Martin,Nicole Ari Parker’s daughter Sophie andSophia Loren’s granddaughter Lucia Sofia Ponti. Past participants have includedthe Willis sisters,Ava PhillippeandLori Harvey.

Read on to see all of the Hollywood offspring who have made their debut at the annual event.

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Apple Martin

Gwyneth Paltrow and Apple Martin.Gwyneth Paltrow/Instagram

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Sophie Tei Naaki Lee Kodjoe

Sophie Tei Naaki Lee Kodjoe in 2023.Gregg DeGuire/FilmMagic

Gregg DeGuire/FilmMagic

“My heart is soooo full ❤️ A magical night indeed. ✨,” the proud mom captioned an Instagram post showing video clips of her daughter entering the ball with her escort and dancing with dad Boris Kodjoe.

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Lucia Sofia Ponti

Sasha Alexander, Lucia Sofia Ponti, Eduardo Ponti, Sophia Loren and Roberta Armani in 2021.Amy Sussman/Getty

Amy Sussman/Getty

“I tend to go for dresses or clothes that make me feel confident but also are comfortable to wear,” Lucia toldHello!ahead of the event. “I had looked through other dresses that were featured in Le Bal in previous years, and they all individually represented the girls so beautifully. I just hoped to find a dress that would do the same for me.”

04of 15Margaret QualleyMargaret Qualley in 2024.Peter White/Getty ImagesPerWWD,Margaret Qualley, seen here walking for Chanel in 2024, made her debut at the 2012 ball in a beaded Elie Saab gown. (See it here.)

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Margaret Qualley

Margaret Qualley in 2024.Peter White/Getty Images

Peter White/Getty Images

PerWWD,Margaret Qualley, seen here walking for Chanel in 2024, made her debut at the 2012 ball in a beaded Elie Saab gown. (See it here.)

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Ava Phillippe

Ava Phillippe at the Bal des Debutantes.The Peninsula Paris/Instagram

The Peninsula Paris/Instagram

06of 15Lori HarveyLori Harvey in 2018.Pascal Le Segretain/GettySteve Harvey’s daughter Loriwas also among the six Americansrecognized at the 2017 ball; she chose a plunging black Elie Saab gown with feather details for the affair. “So proud of the adults you’ve both become, Wynton and @_lori_harvey,” her father wrote alongsidea Facebook postof the starlet with her stepbrother. (See a full length of her look atVanity Fair.)

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Lori Harvey

Lori Harvey in 2018.Pascal Le Segretain/Getty

Pascal Le Segretain/Getty

Steve Harvey’s daughter Loriwas also among the six Americansrecognized at the 2017 ball; she chose a plunging black Elie Saab gown with feather details for the affair. “So proud of the adults you’ve both become, Wynton and @_lori_harvey,” her father wrote alongsidea Facebook postof the starlet with her stepbrother. (See a full length of her look atVanity Fair.)

07of 15Lauren & Ashley BushLauren Bush Lauren and Ashley Bush in 2014.Amy Graves/GettyIn 2000, a 16-year-old Lauren Bush (left, niece of George W.) twirled at the ball in a one-of-a-kind Dior creation with a major tiara (see the photo here). Her younger sister, Ashley, was also introduced into society a few years later (pictured here).

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Lauren & Ashley Bush

Lauren Bush Lauren and Ashley Bush in 2014.Amy Graves/Getty

In 2000, a 16-year-old Lauren Bush (left, niece of George W.) twirled at the ball in a one-of-a-kind Dior creation with a major tiara (see the photo here). Her younger sister, Ashley, was also introduced into society a few years later (pictured here).

08of 15Lily CollinsLily Collins in 2008.Rabbani & Solimene/WireImageLookingethereal in white Chanelat the 2007 event, the futureEmily in Parisstartold theTelegraph, “I’m about to start studying broadcast journalism so I wanted to get the inside scoop on the whole debutante thing. The idea of a traditional ball in a modern-day setting is brilliant. I think I will write something on it forTeen Vogue.”

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Lily Collins

Lily Collins in 2008.Rabbani & Solimene/WireImage

Rabbani & Solimene/WireImage

Lookingethereal in white Chanelat the 2007 event, the futureEmily in Parisstartold theTelegraph, “I’m about to start studying broadcast journalism so I wanted to get the inside scoop on the whole debutante thing. The idea of a traditional ball in a modern-day setting is brilliant. I think I will write something on it forTeen Vogue.”

09of 15Lady Tatiana MountbattenTatiana Mountbatten in 2021.David M. Benett/Dave Benett/GettySpeaking to theTelegraphahead of the 2007 event, then 17-year-old descendant of Lord Mountbatten and the daughter of the Marquess of Milford Haven, the Queen Elizabeth’s cousin, said, “It’s not about the ‘coming out’ into society for me. I’m at boarding school in middle-of-nowhere English countryside and I get to come to Paris to wear haute couture — who could resist?”

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Lady Tatiana Mountbatten

Tatiana Mountbatten in 2021.David M. Benett/Dave Benett/Getty

David M. Benett/Dave Benett/Getty

Speaking to theTelegraphahead of the 2007 event, then 17-year-old descendant of Lord Mountbatten and the daughter of the Marquess of Milford Haven, the Queen Elizabeth’s cousin, said, “It’s not about the ‘coming out’ into society for me. I’m at boarding school in middle-of-nowhere English countryside and I get to come to Paris to wear haute couture — who could resist?”

10of 15Scout & Tallulah WillisScout LaRue Willis and Tallulah Willis in 2024.Axelle/Bauer-Griffin/FilmMagicTwo ofDemi MooreandBruce Willis’s daughters were invited to make their debuts in Paris, Scout in 2008 (see her dresshere; her class also included Carrie Fisher’s daughterBillie Lourd) and Tallulah in 2011. Proud papa Bruce was in attendance both times, as chaperone (see him with Tallulahhere).

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Scout & Tallulah Willis

Scout LaRue Willis and Tallulah Willis in 2024.Axelle/Bauer-Griffin/FilmMagic

Axelle/Bauer-Griffin/FilmMagic

Two ofDemi MooreandBruce Willis’s daughters were invited to make their debuts in Paris, Scout in 2008 (see her dresshere; her class also included Carrie Fisher’s daughterBillie Lourd) and Tallulah in 2011. Proud papa Bruce was in attendance both times, as chaperone (see him with Tallulahhere).

11of 15Autumn WhittakerKeisha Whitaker, Autumn Whitaker and Forest Whitaker in 2014.John Sciulli/Getty“I really hope I get to keep my dress,” Forest Whitaker’s then-teen daughtertold WWDof her Jason Wu gown, which she wore for her debut at the 2009 ball (seen here). The actor, who accompanied his daughter, was “just so excited for her,” he added to the publication.

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Autumn Whittaker

Keisha Whitaker, Autumn Whitaker and Forest Whitaker in 2014.John Sciulli/Getty

John Sciulli/Getty

“I really hope I get to keep my dress,” Forest Whitaker’s then-teen daughtertold WWDof her Jason Wu gown, which she wore for her debut at the 2009 ball (seen here). The actor, who accompanied his daughter, was “just so excited for her,” he added to the publication.

12of 15Francesca EastwoodClint Eastwood and Francesca Fisher-Eastwood at the ‘M.F.A’ film screening on October 2, 2017.Sara Jaye Weiss/ShutterstockThen 17, the daughter of Clint Eastwood and Frances Fisher also debuted at the 2009 ball along with Lady Kitty Spencer, a.k.a. Princess Diana’s niece. (See her dress here.)

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Francesca Eastwood

Clint Eastwood and Francesca Fisher-Eastwood at the ‘M.F.A’ film screening on October 2, 2017.Sara Jaye Weiss/Shutterstock

Sara Jaye Weiss/Shutterstock

Then 17, the daughter of Clint Eastwood and Frances Fisher also debuted at the 2009 ball along with Lady Kitty Spencer, a.k.a. Princess Diana’s niece. (See her dress here.)

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Sophia Rose Stallone

Sophia Rose Stallone in 2019.Gareth Cattermole/Getty

Gareth Cattermole/Getty

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Lady Amelia Windsor

Lady Amelia Windsor at the 2013 Debutantes Ball at Automobile Club De France in 2013.Pascal Le Segretain/Getty

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Kyra Kennedy

Kyra Kennedy arrives at the 2013 Debutantes Ball at Automobile Club De France in 2013.Pascal Le Segretain/Getty

source: people.com