From wedding day drama to whispered insults and accusations of diva behavior, Nicola Peltz’s relationship with the Beckhams and her growing reputation in Hollywood have raised more than a few eyebrows.
When Nicola Peltz and Brooklyn Beckham said “I do,” their wedding was meant to mark the beginning of a glamorous, high-profile union. Instead, it opened the door to family rifts, accusations, and alleged lingering resentment that refuses to fade.
As tensions with David and Victoria Beckham continue to play out publicly and behind closed doors, the criticism aimed at Nicola hasn’t been limited to her in-laws. Over the years, the actress and heiress has been accused of diva behavior, entitlement, and more.
Inside Nicola’s Fractured Relationship with the Beckhams
Brooklyn and Nicola tied the knot in April 2022 in a lavish Palm Beach ceremony attended by celebrities and powered by family money on both sides.
The bride’s gown was by Valentino, not her new mother-in-law — a choice that became the first crack in what would grow into a much deeper family divide.
Behind the scenes, the couple’s relationship with Brooklyn’s parents grew increasingly strained. Then, more than two years later, the tension between Nicola and the Beckham family reportedly not only persisted but escalated into a full-blown rift.
According to multiple sources, not only were Brooklyn and his brother Romeo not on speaking terms, but he and his wife felt that their repeated attempts at reconciliation had gone ignored.
Nicola reportedly believed that both David and Victoria treated Brooklyn poorly and that she was the first of his partners to confront it. That defiance, insiders said, had not been well received.
TMZ reported that David “verbally berates” Brooklyn over the phone, while Victoria followed up by texting Nicola affectionately — a move perceived as damage control to avoid leaving a trace of the confrontation.
According to an insider, David and Victoria refused to hold any serious discussion with Brooklyn when Nicola was present, claiming she always talked back and stood up for Brooklyn. In their view, she was combative. In hers, she was protective.
On the other hand, Brooklyn and Nicola were reportedly “devastated” by what they viewed as performative behavior.
Nicola was said to be especially frustrated by what she considered a lack of support despite her efforts to embrace the Beckham brand. She had attended Victoria’s fashion shows and promoted her work online, but felt the gestures had not been reciprocated.
The perception that she stole Brooklyn from his mother reportedly fueled the ongoing resentment as well, leaving the couple feeling scapegoated rather than welcomed.
Then, in May 2025, the cracks in the family dynamic became more visible. Brooklyn and Nicola did not attend David’s 50th birthday party in London despite being invited.
The event was celebrated with a star-studded dinner attended by Brooklyn’s three siblings, Romeo, Cruz, and Harper. Photos posted by both parents on Instagram included warm captions, tags, and snapshots with their other children, but made no mention of Brooklyn or Nicola.
Victoria wrote of creating special memories with her family and friends, but the absence of her eldest son and his wife was hard to miss. Sources close to the family confirmed:
“There are tensions between Brooklyn and Nicola and the family. The relationship is definitely not beyond repair. They love and are always there for him. They’re just hurt and disappointed that he’s now playing no part in family life.”
On the other hand, Brooklyn and Nicola were reportedly “devastated” by what they viewed as performative behavior. A source shared that the couple had made themselves “available for months” to talk through the issues, but every offer had been declined. Nicola believed David and Victoria were more interested in optics than resolution.
Amid the fallout, she reportedly found support from longtime friend Selena Gomez. The two actresses had remained close since meeting at the Academy Museum Gala in 2022.
Their bond — complete with matching outfits, gushing captions, and shared tattoos — had only deepened during the family conflict. According to reports, Selena had been “messaging Nicola and trying to keep her mind off the drama,” while also discussing her upcoming wedding to Benny Blanco. The distraction was welcome, but the feud with the Beckhams remained unresolved.
However, even before her rise to fame, her demeanor had already sparked criticism.
But tension with the Beckhams hasn’t been Nicola’s only public battle. Long before the current feud, she had already drawn attention — and criticism — from others in her orbit.
