Nicole Ari Parker’s Daughter Sophie Makes Her Mark at Paris Deb Ball and Her Dress Is SoSex and The CityCoded

Mar. 15, 2025

Sophie Tei Naaki Lee Kodjoe.Photo:Nicole Ari Parker/Instagram

Nicole Ari Parker/Instagram

Nicole Ari Parker’s daughter Sophie is a debutante!

TheAnd Just Like That… actresscheered on her 19-year-old at theLe Bal des Débutantesin Paris on Saturday, Nov. 30. The annual event introduces about 20 women between the ages of 16 and 22 into society, with fellow celeb kids likeLily CollinsandMargaret Qualleyhaving participated in recent years.

“My heart is soooo full ❤️ A magical night indeed. ✨,” Parker, 54, captioned an Instagram post showing video clips of Sophie entering the ball with her escort and dancing with her father, Boris Kodjoe.“Proud Papa 🧑🏾‍🦲🤎,” Parker continued in the caption. “Thank You#OphelieRenouard,@lebal.parisand@OscarDeLaRentafor an unforgettable evening.”

This year’s ball also introducedApple Martin, the 20-year-old daughter ofGwyneth PaltrowandChris Martin, and Lucia Ponti, the 18-year-old granddaughter ofSophia Loren.

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Apple’s blue chiffon Valentino gown reportedly took Creative DirectorAlessandro Michele’s atelier 750 hours to make. PerVogue, the dress was “fashioned in six dégradé tiers of silk plissé chiffon, cinched at the waist with a black silk bow” and paired with matching blue Valentino sandals, perVogue.

Gwyneth Paltrow and Apple Martin.Gwyneth Paltrow/Instagram

Gwyneth Paltrow/Instagram

Apple’s parents andbrother, Mosesall attended the ball in Valentino outfits. Gwyneth, 52, donned a gown from Valentino’s spring 2025 collection while Chris, 47, and Moses, 18, wore custom Valentino tuxedos.

Gwyneth posted color and black-and-white photos of Apple in her custom gown on her Instagram Stories.

“My beautiful daughter in @maisonvalentino,” the Goop founder wrote.

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“I tend to go for dresses or clothes that make me feel confident but also are comfortable to wear,” Lucia toldHello!ahead of the ball. “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.”

source: people.com