Nicola Peltz gave an interview in October 2022, just months after her lavish Palm Beach wedding to Brooklyn Beckham. At the time, the interview was published with a brief mention of why the then 27-year-old actress did not wear a wedding dress designed by her mother-in-law, Victoria Beckham, despite initial plans to do so.
Brooklyn Beckham's Explosive Statement
A week ago, Brooklyn Beckham posted a six-page statement detailing the extent of his feud with his family. He claimed that Victoria Beckham had let Nicola down at the eleventh hour with the dress design, forcing her to urgently find a replacement gown. This revelation has brought renewed attention to the previously published interview.
Republished Interview with Forensic Detail
In light of Brooklyn's claims, Polly Vernon's interview with Nicola Peltz was republished by Grazia on Monday. This time, Nicola's quotes about the wedding dress were released in forensic detail, providing a clearer picture of the events leading up to the wedding.
Polly Vernon admits that she initially suspected Nicola had simply wanted to wear a different dress. However, upon re-reading the quotes, she now believes that Nicola was indeed let down by Victoria, although the full reasons remain unknown.
Nicola Peltz's Account of the Dress Saga
Nicola Peltz explained the situation in her own words. She said, 'Victoria, uh, was very busy, and then we started this text chain, and a few days went by, and I didn't hear anything, then I think Victoria thought since I was on set, maybe she didn’t want to upset me, so she called my mom and said that she couldn't make the dress. She said that her, um, atelier couldn't make the dress in time…'
She expressed her initial excitement, stating, 'I really, really wanted to wear [a VB dress] and I thought it was so beautiful that Brooklyn’s mom got to make that for me! And I was really excited to wear it! And I didn't end up wearing it.'
Nicola elaborated on the communication breakdown, noting, 'The truth is that I was in a text chain with my mom, Victoria and Leslie, who's been my stylist for 10 years. We all were on this tech chain together, and I was so excited to start the design process. Um, and then Victoria, um, was like… Oh! And this was in the middle of me filming [her directorial debut] Lola James! So I was very busy.'
Echoing Brooklyn's Claims
Nicola's quotes closely echo what Brooklyn Beckham had said in his scathing statement. He wrote, 'My parents have been trying endlessly to ruin my relationship since before my wedding, and it hasn't stopped. My mum cancelled making Nicola's dress in the eleventh hour despite how excited she was to wear her design, forcing her to urgently find a new dress.'
Family Dynamics and Social Media Fallout
Brooklyn has reportedly told his parents they can only contact him through lawyers, expressing frustration over them mentioning him on social media. The fallout has extended to his siblings, with Brooklyn and his brothers, Romeo and Cruz, no longer following each other on social media.
Interestingly, Brooklyn was incredibly close to his sister Harper, who has barely been mentioned amid the furore. It is not known if he is currently in contact with her, and he did not publicly pay tribute to her on her 14th birthday, which is atypical for the Beckham family.
Heartbreaking Distance from Harper
In the interview, Nicola spoke fondly of the young teen, making the current distance even more heartbreaking. As the youngest of eight children, Nicola had said, 'I have wanted a little sister so bad, and Harper is the sweetest. I have the coolest little sister,' adding that Harper liked to send her Snapchats.
Polly Vernon's Conclusion
Polly Vernon concluded that Nicola and Brooklyn seem 'deeply in love,' adding, 'I ended up feeling really quite fond of them both.' This sentiment contrasts sharply with the ongoing family feud detailed in Brooklyn's statement.
The Valentino Gown and Vow Renewal
Nicola Peltz ended up wearing a Valentino gown for her 2022 wedding to Brooklyn Beckham. The couple later renewed their vows in 2025, seeking to create new memories free from the anxiety and embarrassment they associated with their original wedding day.
Brooklyn's full statement outlines numerous grievances, including allegations of pressure to sign away rights to his name, inappropriate behaviour at the wedding, and a consistent pattern of disrespect towards his wife. He emphasised that he and Nicola seek peace, privacy, and happiness away from the public scrutiny and manipulation they associate with the Beckham brand.
