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David and Victoria Beckham with Brooklyn and Nicola Peltz Beckham | Source: Getty Images
David and Victoria Beckham with Brooklyn and Nicola Peltz Beckham | Source: Getty Images

Awkward Nicola Peltz Clip with the Beckhams Resurfaces After Brooklyn's Explosive Statement

Milla Sigaba
Jan 21, 2026
03:53 A.M.

The resurfaced footage shows the actress looking visibly uncomfortable as she's pulled into a family photo. Her stiff body language and frosty expression are now being re-examined, with social media users linking the tension to Brooklyn’s damning new statement.

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A tense red carpet moment involving Nicola Peltz Beckham and the Beckham family has resurfaced amid mounting speculation about turmoil behind the scenes.

Mia Regan, Romeo Beckham, Cruz Beckham, Harper Beckham, David Beckham, Victoria Beckham, Brooklyn Peltz Beckham, and Nicola Peltz Beckham at the Netflix "Beckham" UK premiere on October 3, 2023, in London, England. | Source: Getty Images

Mia Regan, Romeo Beckham, Cruz Beckham, Harper Beckham, David Beckham, Victoria Beckham, Brooklyn Peltz Beckham, and Nicola Peltz Beckham at the Netflix "Beckham" UK premiere on October 3, 2023, in London, England. | Source: Getty Images

Clips from the 2023 London premiere of Netflix's "Beckham" documentary have gone viral once again, showing Nicola looking visibly uncomfortable as she stood alongside her husband, Brooklyn Peltz Beckham, and his family.

The "Bates Motel" actress, then 31, appeared stiff and uneasy in a deep red leather dress, paired with black tights and heels. Her hair was styled poker-straight, but it was her expression — not her outfit — that drew the most attention.

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Nicola Peltz Beckham appeared visibly uncomfortable as Brooklyn Peltz Beckham pulled her into a family photo alongside Victoria Beckham at the 2023 London premiere of Netflix's "Beckham" from a post dated January 20, 2026. | Source: TikTok/dailymailuk

Nicola Peltz Beckham appeared visibly uncomfortable as Brooklyn Peltz Beckham pulled her into a family photo alongside Victoria Beckham at the 2023 London premiere of Netflix's "Beckham" from a post dated January 20, 2026. | Source: TikTok/dailymailuk

At one point, Brooklyn was seen gently pulling Nicola into position for a group photo. His mother, Victoria Beckham, stood nearby in a white tailored suit, her expression equally unreadable.

The resurfaced clip — coupled with Brooklyn's bombshell statement — has reignited public fascination with the Beckham family dynamic, exposing a rift that appears far from resolved.

Brooklyn and Nicola Peltz Beckham posed for photographs with the rest of the Beckham family, with Brooklyn firmly by his wife's side during the Netflix premiere. | Source: TikTok/dailymailuk

Brooklyn and Nicola Peltz Beckham posed for photographs with the rest of the Beckham family, with Brooklyn firmly by his wife's side during the Netflix premiere. | Source: TikTok/dailymailuk

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The rest of the Beckham clan, including David, Romeo, Cruz and Harper, were also present, along with Romeo's then-girlfriend Mia Regan. The resurfaced footage follows Brooklyn's explosive public statement on January 20, 2026, in which he launched a scathing attack on his parents.

Nicola Peltz Beckham stood stiffly beside Brooklyn Peltz Beckham as Victoria Beckham looked on, with the tense body language drawing renewed scrutiny after the clip resurfaced online. | Source: TikTok/dailymailuk

Nicola Peltz Beckham stood stiffly beside Brooklyn Peltz Beckham as Victoria Beckham looked on, with the tense body language drawing renewed scrutiny after the clip resurfaced online. | Source: TikTok/dailymailuk

The 26-year-old accused family members of bribery and claimed Nicola had been told she was "not family." The lengthy social media post featured 12 pointed allegations, many of them aimed at his mother Victoria.

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In light of the fresh controversy, attention has returned to Nicola's frosty demeanour during the 2023 event — with social media sleuths analysing the footage for signs of deeper tension.

Brooklyn Peltz Beckham was seen adjusting his jacket while standing next to Nicola Peltz Beckham, who turned toward the cameras during the Beckham family red carpet appearance. | Source: TikTok/dailymailuk

Brooklyn Peltz Beckham was seen adjusting his jacket while standing next to Nicola Peltz Beckham, who turned toward the cameras during the Beckham family red carpet appearance. | Source: TikTok/dailymailuk

One person commented, "he looks stressed about the situation...Nicola on verge of tears [sic]," while another typed, "The body language off Victoria is bad [sic]."

Sympathy quickly followed for Brooklyn, with one netizen sharing, "WOW I feel so bad for Brooklyn," and another simply writing, "Wow...I see it now."

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Victoria Beckham stood shoulder to shoulder with Brooklyn and Nicola Peltz Beckham for a red carpet photo at the 2023 Netflix premiere, with Nicola's expression fuelling speculation amid family tensions. | Source: TikTok/dailymailuk

Victoria Beckham stood shoulder to shoulder with Brooklyn and Nicola Peltz Beckham for a red carpet photo at the 2023 Netflix premiere, with Nicola's expression fuelling speculation amid family tensions. | Source: TikTok/dailymailuk

Not everyone was convinced by Nicola's behaviour, though. "OMG she so cruel [sic]," one person remarked as the couple's strained red carpet body language continued to divide opinion online.

The resurfaced clip — coupled with Brooklyn's bombshell statement — has reignited public fascination with the Beckham family dynamic, exposing a rift that appears far from resolved.

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As we previously reported, on January 19, 2026, Brooklyn Peltz Beckham took to Instagram to deliver a searing and unexpected public statement regarding his long-rumoured rift with his family.

Brooklyn Peltz Beckham during the All-Star Match prior to the Ryder Cup 2025 on September 24 in New York. | Source: Getty Images

Brooklyn Peltz Beckham during the All-Star Match prior to the Ryder Cup 2025 on September 24 in New York. | Source: Getty Images

Shared via a series of black-background Instagram Stories, the 26-year-old broke his silence and accused his parents of years of manipulation, control, and public sabotage.

"I have been silent for years and made every effort to keep these matters private," Brooklyn wrote. "Unfortunately, my parents and their team have continued to go to the press, leaving me with no choice but to speak for myself and tell the truth about only some of the lies that have been printed."

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Brooklyn Peltz Beckham with David and Victoria Beckham at The Fashion Awards 2018 on December 10 in London, England. | Source: Getty Images

Brooklyn Peltz Beckham with David and Victoria Beckham at The Fashion Awards 2018 on December 10 in London, England. | Source: Getty Images

He went on to say he had no intention of reconciling with his family and firmly denied being under anyone's control — a rumour that has dogged him since marrying Nicola Peltz Beckham. He stated:

"I'm not being controlled, I'm standing up for myself for the first time in my life."

Brooklyn and Nicola Peltz Beckham at the Cloud23 Launch Party on October 10, 2024, in Los Angeles, California. | Source: Getty Images

Brooklyn and Nicola Peltz Beckham at the Cloud23 Launch Party on October 10, 2024, in Los Angeles, California. | Source: Getty Images

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In the emotionally charged posts, Brooklyn painted a picture of a carefully curated family image, sustained by performative social media appearances and "inauthentic relationships."

According to him, his parents have "controlled narratives in the press" for as long as he can remember, and he has witnessed "the lengths that they'll go through to place countless lies in the media, mostly at the expense of innocent people, to preserve their own facade."

Brooklyn Peltz Beckham with Victoria and David Beckham at the GQ Men of the Year Awards 2019 on September 3 in London, England. | Source: Getty Images

Brooklyn Peltz Beckham with Victoria and David Beckham at the GQ Men of the Year Awards 2019 on September 3 in London, England. | Source: Getty Images

The most explosive allegations centred on events leading up to and following his 2022 wedding to Nicola. He claimed that his mother, Victoria Beckham, pulled out of designing her daughter-in-law's wedding dress at the last minute, crushing Nicola's excitement and forcing her to scramble for a replacement.

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What was intended to be a romantic moment between newlyweds became an embarrassing experience when Victoria took to the dance floor in Nicola's place.

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Furthermore, weeks before the wedding, Brooklyn said he was pressured and even bribed into signing away the rights to his name — a deal his parents were allegedly determined to push through before the wedding to secure financial gain. When he refused, he claimed his relationship with them changed permanently.

Brooklyn Peltz Beckham with David and Victoria Beckham at the Dior fashion show during Paris Fashion Week on January 17, 2020, in France. | Source: Getty Images

Brooklyn Peltz Beckham with David and Victoria Beckham at the Dior fashion show during Paris Fashion Week on January 17, 2020, in France. | Source: Getty Images

Brooklyn also alleged that Victoria called him "evil" during wedding planning after he and Nicola chose to seat his grandmother, Sandra, and Nicola's grandmother, Naunni, at their main table because they were attending alone.

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He clarified that both sets of parents were seated at their own tables adjacent to the couple's. Additionally, the night before the wedding, Brooklyn claimed members of his family told him Nicola was "not blood" and "not family."

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From the moment he decided to stand up for himself, he said he became the target of relentless public and private attacks — allegedly orchestrated by his parents and even carried out by his own brothers on social media. He claimed:

"Even my brothers were sent to attack me on social media, before they ultimately blocked me out of nowhere this last Summer."

Romeo and Cruz Beckham with Brooklyn Peltz Beckham at the Netflix "Beckham" UK premiere on October 3, 2023, in London, England. | Source: Getty Images

Romeo and Cruz Beckham with Brooklyn Peltz Beckham at the Netflix "Beckham" UK premiere on October 3, 2023, in London, England. | Source: Getty Images

The eldest Beckham son also accused Victoria of hijacking his first dance with Nicola. What was intended to be a romantic moment between newlyweds became an embarrassing experience when the fashion designer took to the dance floor in the bride's place.

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According to Brooklyn, the moment had been carefully planned weeks in advance, set to a romantic love song. In front of 500 guests, singer Marc Anthony called him to the stage for what was meant to be a dance with his wife — but instead, Victoria stepped forward and began dancing "very inappropriately" with him.

Victoria Beckham and Brooklyn Peltz Beckham seen on March 4, 2023, in Paris, France. | Source: Getty Images

Victoria Beckham and Brooklyn Peltz Beckham seen on March 4, 2023, in Paris, France. | Source: Getty Images

"I've never felt more uncomfortable or humiliated in my entire life," Brooklyn said, revealing that he and Nicola subsequently had a vow renewal to replace those memories with something positive — a day that brings "joy and happiness, not anxiety and embarrassment."

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Instead, he asserted that he had been under his parents' control for most of his life, resulting in intense anxiety — which, he said, only lifted once he distanced himself from them.

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Further claims followed. Brooklyn alleged that Nicola had been "consistently disrespected" by his family and that his mother would often invite women from his past into their lives to unsettle the couple.

Despite the tension, Brooklyn said he and Nicola travelled to London for his father David Beckham's birthday and waited in their hotel room for a week, attempting to arrange quality time with him.

Romeo Beckham, Cruz Beckham, Brooklyn Peltz Beckham, and David Beckham during Victoria Beckham's birthday celebration on April 20, 2024, in London, England. | Source: Getty Images

Romeo Beckham, Cruz Beckham, Brooklyn Peltz Beckham, and David Beckham during Victoria Beckham's birthday celebration on April 20, 2024, in London, England. | Source: Getty Images

However, according to Brooklyn, David refused all of their efforts unless they agreed to attend his large birthday party, which the 26-year-old claimed would be filled with "a hundred guests and cameras at every corner." He said David later agreed to meet — but only on one condition:

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"When he finally agreed to see me, it was under the condition that Nicola wasn't invited. It was a slap in the face. Later, when my family travelled to LA, they refused to see me at all."

Brooklyn and Nicola Peltz Beckham seen on March 3, 2023, in Paris, France. | Source: Getty Images

Brooklyn and Nicola Peltz Beckham seen on March 3, 2023, in Paris, France. | Source: Getty Images

"My family values public promotion and endorsements above all else. Brand Beckham comes first," he added, claiming that family "love" is measured by social media performance and photo ops, even if it was at the expense of "professional obligations."

Brooklyn said he and Nicola had "gone out of our way for years to show up and support at every fashion show, every party, and every press activity to show 'our perfect family.'" But, he added, "the one time my wife asked for my mum's support to save displaced dogs during the LA fires, my mum refused."

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Cruz and Victoria Beckham with Nicola and Brooklyn Peltz Beckham at the premiere of "Lola" on February 3, 2024, in Los Angeles, California. | Source: Getty Images

Cruz and Victoria Beckham with Nicola and Brooklyn Peltz Beckham at the premiere of "Lola" on February 3, 2024, in Los Angeles, California. | Source: Getty Images

Brooklyn's post closed with a direct rejection of the widespread claim that Nicola was controlling him. Instead, he asserted that he had been under his parents' control for most of his life, resulting in intense anxiety — which, he said, only lifted once he distanced himself from them.

Some netizens took a more neutral stance, pointing out the complexity of family disputes.

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"I wake up every morning grateful for the life I chose, and have found peace and relief," he concluded. "My wife and I do not want a life shaped by image, press, or manipulation. All we want is peace, privacy and happiness for us and our future family."

The backlash — and support — was immediate. While some applauded Brooklyn's candour, others expressed concern or scepticism about the timing and tone of his public airing.

Brooklyn Peltz Beckham opened his statement by accusing his parents of manipulating media narratives and said he had no interest in reconciling with them. The statement was shared on his Instagram story on January 19, 2026. | Source: Instagram/brooklynpeltzbeckham

Brooklyn Peltz Beckham opened his statement by accusing his parents of manipulating media narratives and said he had no interest in reconciling with them. The statement was shared on his Instagram story on January 19, 2026. | Source: Instagram/brooklynpeltzbeckham

"It's brutal! He's not holding back," commented one person, echoing the shock shared across social media. "I actually believe him," another wrote.

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"Something happened before his wife was in the picture, I can't remember who/where/why but I can remember thinking that they wasn't the perfect family they appeared to be [sic]," they added.

He alleged that his parents tried to pressure him into signing away the rights to his name just before his wedding and described a dramatic fallout tied to those efforts. | Source: Instagram/brooklynpeltzbeckham

He alleged that his parents tried to pressure him into signing away the rights to his name just before his wedding and described a dramatic fallout tied to those efforts. | Source: Instagram/brooklynpeltzbeckham

"I love Becks but the need for the perfect family is ridiculous... their obsessive ways have cost them one child, I hope they don't lose any more," the netizen continued. A third person shared, "Harry and Meghan 2.0," drawing parallels to another high-profile family fallout.

He detailed a humiliating moment during his wedding when, instead of dancing with his new bride, he was pulled into an unplanned dance with his mother in front of guests. | Source: Instagram/brooklynpeltzbeckham

He detailed a humiliating moment during his wedding when, instead of dancing with his new bride, he was pulled into an unplanned dance with his mother in front of guests. | Source: Instagram/brooklynpeltzbeckham

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Others offered a more critical take. "So he wants to keep the Beckham name as to not disrupt his future kids lives but doesn't want to have a relationship with his parents? I'm so confused," one person typed, questioning the logic behind Brooklyn's grievances.

Brooklyn Peltz Beckham said his father, David Beckham, refused to see him in London unless it was at his large public birthday party, later agreeing to meet only if Nicola Peltz Beckham did not attend. | Source: Instagram/brooklynpeltzbeckham

Brooklyn Peltz Beckham said his father, David Beckham, refused to see him in London unless it was at his large public birthday party, later agreeing to meet only if Nicola Peltz Beckham did not attend. | Source: Instagram/brooklynpeltzbeckham

Another questioned the timeline and accuracy of his claims, asking, "Have I read this wrong? He says they flew to the uk [sic] waiting to go to David's birthday bash, but waited a week in a hotel for him to respond. Pretty sure they would've been spotted and were actually in the USA at the time?"

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He accused his family of prioritising their brand and public image over real relationships, claiming even simple requests for support were turned down. | Source: Instagram/brooklynpeltzbeckham

He accused his family of prioritising their brand and public image over real relationships, claiming even simple requests for support were turned down. | Source: Instagram/brooklynpeltzbeckham

"He's given up his family for some petty stuff, not only that he's publicly accused his parents relationship as completely fake . He's gone too far. Sometimes you've just got to let them go [sic]," they continued.

In the final story, Brooklyn Peltz Beckham rejected claims that Nicola Peltz Beckham controls him, stating he had lived under his parents' control for most of his life and had only recently found peace. | Source: Instagram/brooklynpeltzbeckham

In the final story, Brooklyn Peltz Beckham rejected claims that Nicola Peltz Beckham controls him, stating he had lived under his parents' control for most of his life and had only recently found peace. | Source: Instagram/brooklynpeltzbeckham

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Some netizens took a more neutral stance, pointing out the complexity of family disputes. "Well , there are always two sides to a story …. There you go … [sic]," one person remarked.

"Why air your family laundry on social networks [sic]," another questioned. "Instead why not come to a resolution with your family, you will have regrets one day [sic]."

Harper, David, and Victoria Beckham with Brooklyn and Nicola Peltz Beckham at the Netflix "Beckham" UK premiere on October 3, 2023, in London, England. | Source: Getty Images

Harper, David, and Victoria Beckham with Brooklyn and Nicola Peltz Beckham at the Netflix "Beckham" UK premiere on October 3, 2023, in London, England. | Source: Getty Images

Brooklyn Peltz Beckham's statement has ignited a firestorm of opinion, dividing fans and fuelling speculation over what might come next. Either way, his message was unambiguous — he is choosing independence and peace, even if it comes at the cost of family.

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