The ongoing public rift within the Beckham family has drawn commentary from an unexpected source, as Alana Hadid, sister to Nicola Peltz's former partner, has voiced her perspective on the escalating drama. Her remarks add another layer to the controversy sparked by Brooklyn Beckham's lengthy and candid statement released earlier this week.
Alana Hadid's Social Media Commentary
Alana Hadid, aged 40 and sibling to models Gigi, Bella, Marielle, and Anwar Hadid, responded to photographer Eli Rezkallah's critique of Brooklyn's statement. Rezkallah had pointed out the irony of Brooklyn concluding an eight-paragraph family exposé with a plea for privacy. Alana echoed this sentiment, asserting that Nicola Peltz herself does not desire privacy, having allegedly "been trying to be famous for a decade."
This intervention is particularly notable given Alana's connection to Nicola through her brother Anwar, whom Nicola dated from 2016 to 2018. The relationship ended just one year before Nicola met and eventually married Brooklyn Beckham in 2022.
Brooklyn Beckham's Explosive Allegations
The conflict reached a new peak when Brooklyn, the 26-year-old aspiring chef, took to Instagram to share a six-page statement. In it, he made serious allegations against his parents, David and Victoria Beckham. He accused them of attempting to ruin his relationship with Nicola since before their wedding, controlling family narratives in the press, and described feeling "controlled" for most of his life.
Specific grievances included Victoria Beckham allegedly cancelling Nicola's wedding dress design at the last minute, family members calling Nicola "not blood," and his mother hijacking his first dance at the wedding in what he called an "inappropriate" manner. Brooklyn stated he has "no wishes to reconcile" and is standing up for himself "for the first time in my life."
Financial and Fame Dynamics
The dispute also highlights contrasting family backgrounds. Nicola's father, billionaire investor Nelson Peltz, is estimated to be worth approximately £1.2 billion, significantly more than the Beckhams' reported £335 million fortune. However, insiders suggest the Beckhams' unparalleled celebrity status and social media influence might be a point of attraction.
Sources close to the situation have indicated to The Daily Mail that while the Peltz family possesses greater wealth, the Beckhams' global fame is unmatched. Some speculate this fame could be a motivating factor for Nicola, whom they describe as potentially "fame-hungry."
Nicola Peltz's Career and Past Relationships
Alana Hadid's comments about Nicola seeking fame reference the actress's career trajectory. Nicola rose to prominence with roles in major productions such as Transformers: Age of Extinction in 2014 and the television series Bates Motel. She recently confirmed her involvement in a new independent film titled Prima, which is currently in production.
Her romantic history includes relationships with several high-profile figures before Brooklyn. She reportedly dated co-star Brenton Thwaites in 2014, Cameron Fuller in 2015, Anwar Hadid from 2016 to 2018, and LANY frontman Paul Klein between 2018 and 2019. It has also been claimed she had a series of dates with Justin Bieber.
Nicola's Perspective on Fame
In past interviews, Nicola has presented a different view of her relationship with celebrity. She described her family as "anti-Hollywood," emphasizing their focus on school sports like hockey rather than the entertainment industry. "My family is not in the limelight. I don't see them like that at all," she has stated, noting they did not grow up in Los Angeles but in Westchester, New York.
Despite Brooklyn's plea for privacy in his statement, the very public nature of this family feud, amplified by commentary from figures like Alana Hadid, ensures the matter remains in the spotlight. The clash between immense wealth, global fame, and personal relationships continues to unfold, captivating public attention and sparking debate about the pressures of life in a high-profile family.
