The Beckham-Peltz Family Feud: A Timeline of Tensions
The relationship between fashion icon Victoria Beckham and actress Nicola Peltz, who married her eldest son Brooklyn in 2022, has been described as frosty at best and openly hostile at worst. Insiders claim the two women "couldn't stand each other" from early in their acquaintance, with tensions escalating dramatically around the wedding and continuing through subsequent family events.
Wedding Planning Conflicts and Dress Drama
According to multiple sources, the wedding planning process became a major flashpoint in the deteriorating relationship. Brooklyn Beckham himself claimed his designer mother left Nicola without a wedding dress at the "eleventh hour," creating significant stress before their lavish 2022 ceremony. Meanwhile, insiders suggest Nicola didn't want Victoria involved in the planning at all, leading to minimal communication between the two women.
The wedding organization itself proved chaotic, with three different planners working on the event at various stages. Unearthed text messages reveal a frustrated Nicola calling out organizers for messing up RSVPs, with her billionaire parents Nelson and Claudia Peltz actively involved in the planning group chat. Notably, the Beckhams appeared absent from these planning communications.
Family Missteps and Security Snafus
The roots of the tension may trace back to an early meeting between the families. Sources claim that when the Beckhams first visited the Peltz family home in Palm Beach, Florida, they sent their security team in advance to sweep the property. While standard procedure for high-profile celebrities, this reportedly didn't go down well with the Peltz family, who interpreted it as the Beckhams suggesting they were more important.
"It was a simple misstep, but a bad start," an insider revealed, noting that the Peltzes already had their own extensive security arrangements. This initial friction set the tone for what would become an increasingly strained relationship between the two families.
Wedding Day Incidents and Aftermath
The wedding itself featured several awkward moments that reportedly deepened the rift. Brooklyn accused his mother of "hijacking" his first dance with Nicola, claiming she danced "inappropriately" on him in front of 500 guests. Sources say Nicola was left in tears following this incident, prompting the couple to consider renewing their vows just months later.
Further adding to the tension, Brooklyn claimed his family told him Nicola "wasn't blood" the day before the ceremony. These wedding-related conflicts created fractures that would continue to widen in the following years.
Escalating Tensions and Social Media Blocks
The relationship reached new lows in 2025 when Nicola and Brooklyn became noticeably absent from family holidays and major events. They reportedly skipped David Beckham's 50th birthday celebration after learning his ex Kim Turnball would be attending. Brooklyn claimed he attempted to see his father privately but was told Nicola was not invited.
The situation escalated dramatically in December when Brooklyn blocked his entire family on social media, with Nicola following suit shortly after. This drastic step reportedly came after Victoria broke a request to communicate only through lawyers following months of growing tension.
Public Appearances and Ongoing Fallout
Despite the family drama playing out publicly, the Beckham brand has continued operating as usual. David Beckham made appearances at high-profile events like the World Economic Forum in Switzerland shortly after the explosive social media revelations, while Victoria broke her silence to wish friend Emma Bunton a happy birthday on Instagram.
The last public photograph showing Nicola with the Beckham family dates back to Boxing Day 2024, where she appeared smiling next to Victoria, though insiders suggest the pleasant facade masked ongoing tensions behind the scenes.
