Inside Brooklyn Beckham and Nicola Peltz's Shrinking Social Circle
When Nicola Peltz married Brooklyn Beckham in April 2022, the lavish ceremony united two prominent families and thrust the actress into an even more intense public spotlight. However, as scrutiny around the couple has grown, so too has interest in the apparent narrowing of their once-thriving friendship circles. From A-list pop stars to childhood companions who knew Brooklyn long before fame, several relationships that once seemed close have noticeably cooled.
The 'Throuple' That Faded: Selena Gomez Friendship Cools
Perhaps the most discussed friendship of Nicola and Brooklyn's was with singer Selena Gomez. The trio first connected after the Academy Museum Gala in October 2022. Within weeks, they were seen holidaying together, celebrating New Year's Eve side by side, and appearing regularly on each other's social media feeds.
In January 2023, Selena jokingly referred to the group as a "throuple" in an Instagram caption, a playful nod to their closeness that immediately went viral. The singer even commented "husband" on one of Brooklyn's Instagram posts. Nicola and Selena later cemented their bond by getting matching angel tattoos, with Nicola describing Selena as a "soul sister" and Selena calling Nicola "one of my favourite people on this planet."
But by late 2024, fans began noticing a change. Public interactions slowed, shared appearances stopped, and the trio were no longer seen together. When Nicola and Brooklyn renewed their vows in 2025, Selena was not present. Psychologist Louise Goddard-Crawley suggests that couples often pull back from shared friendships to maintain boundaries. "It can get complicated when a friendship becomes triangulated within a couple," she explains. "Over time, most couples need clearer boundaries to protect their relationship, which can mean naturally stepping back from once-close friendships."
Selena's wedding to Benny Blanco in Santa Barbara, California, was attended by celebrity guests including Taylor Swift and Ed Sheeran, but Nicola and Brooklyn were noticeably absent. Insiders reportedly expressed disappointment, noting the lack of congratulations from the couple. However, other sources described the wedding as an intimate, private celebration, insisting there is "no drama" between them.
Brooklyn's Old Friendships 'Left Behind'
It is not just Nicola's friendships that appear to have faded. Brooklyn, who grew up surrounded by a tight-knit circle in the UK, including Madonna and Guy Ritchie's son Rocco, Noel Gallagher's daughter Anais, and Gordon Ramsay's children, has seen these connections wane. They were often pictured hanging out in west London as teenagers, with Rocco and Brooklyn even attending arts college together.
Brooklyn was so close to Anais that she described him as a "brother," denying dating rumours and emphasising their platonic relationship. He also enjoyed clubbing with Jack Ramsay and credited Gordon Ramsay with teaching him to cook. However, amid Brooklyn's ongoing feud with his parents, who remain close to Gordon and his wife Tana, Brooklyn and Nicola did not attend Holly Ramsay's wedding to Adam Peaty in December.
A source commented, "David and Victoria see Gordon and Tana almost as family. The kids all grew up together. Brooklyn always loved his time with them all, but his and Jack's friendship isn't really there any more, which is a great shame." Reports suggest Brooklyn's family fears Nicola is influencing his decisions, with one insider stating, "They think Nicola is a bit of a horror... From Beckhams' point of view, it's not nice to watch."
A Tiny Inner Circle Emerges
Before their relationship, both Nicola and Brooklyn were known for their broad social networks. Nicola moved easily between Hollywood circles, fashion insiders, and industry peers, while Brooklyn was described as sociable and loyal to his friends. Since marrying, however, the couple appear to have become an increasingly tight unit.
Outside of selfies with each other, their main contact appears to be with Nicola's family. It was her brother Diesel who introduced them at Coachella six years ago. Brooklyn has also grown close to Nicola's older brother William, who joined the couple for a night out in LA recently. William previously gushed about his sister's lavish nuptials, highlighting the family's supportive role.
As their social circle shrinks, the couple's focus seems to have shifted inward, with old friendships taking a backseat to their marital bond and connections with Nicola's relatives. This evolution reflects the complexities of maintaining relationships under the glare of celebrity scrutiny and family dynamics.
