Nicola Peltz and Brooklyn Beckham are said to be in an alleged feud with the Beckham family as the couple navigate their relationship with Romeo and his girlfriend Kim Turnball – who Brooklyn is said to have dated
Celebrity couple Nicola Peltz and Brooklyn Beckham are once again engulfed in family feud rumours after the couple failed to show up for David Beckham’s 50th birthday celebrations.
According to sources, the couple opted not to attend the birthday bash in London earlier this month after Brooklyn discovered his brother Romeo’s girlfriend, Kim Turnbull, who Brooklyn is thought to have had a brief relationship with, was going to be at the event. Insiders claim Brooklyn felt his family “chose” Romeo’s needs over his.
And relationship therapist Danny Zane thinks Nicola, 30, is “caught in the middle”. Speaking exclusively to The Mirror, Danny, from North London Therapy, says: “She’s probably caught in the middle. It can’t be easy for her to navigate family gatherings where Kim is around, considering the history between her and Brooklyn. She probably feels uncomfortable about it all, trying to maintain calm and composed, while keeping her own feelings in check.”
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Brooklyn, now going by Peltz-Beckham, has insisted before that “everyone gets along”. But speculation hasn’t stopped – especially after the couple skipped the 2025 Met Gala, one of fashion’s biggest nights, following backlash over not attending David Beckham’s 50th birthday party. Insiders claimed the pair pulled out due to renewed scrutiny over the alleged family drama.
The Beckham family celebrated the footballer’s birthday on three occasions – an intimate family event at their Cotswolds home, a trip to France and the final event – a boozy dinner party held in Notting Hill, London.
Danny adds: “Being in the public eye intensifies the pressure on celebrity family dynamics, making it even harder to remain composed and friendly. The Beckhams are likely already prioritising communication and unity within the family to prevent media influence from dividing their family.”
Brooklyn and Nicola had reportedly jetted into London for the final night of celebrations but ultimately failed to turn up, allegedly leaving David “heartbroken”. Kim, 24, was there as the girlfriend of Romeo, 22, and is said to be the reason behind the brothers’ no longer being on speaking terms.
In their late teens, Kim formed a close trio with Brooklyn and Madonna’s son Rocco Ritchie, whom she befriended soon after he moved to London. Aside from spending time as a group, Brooklyn and Kim also spent a lot of time as a duo and were pictured enjoying lunch together in 2016, with many sources claiming that they were dating.
In 2017 – the year after she was rumoured to be linked to Brooklyn – Kim then started dating Rocco, but Brooklyn didn’t end the friendship and was often seen happily third-wheeling them.
The family remains firm in dispelling rumours that Brooklyn dated Kim, and Cruz Beckham recently weighed in on the discussion. In a now deleted post, a fan wrote in response to a photo of Kim and Romeo: “It’s appropriate to date your brother’s ex too? Cool.” Before the post disappeared, Cruz reportedly stated: “Brooklyn and Kim never dated.”
Discussing their brotherly bond, relationship therapist Danny adds: “It’s bound to stir up some awkward feelings and maybe a bit of jealousy too. Romeo is likely to be feeling excited about his new relationship with Kim, but be worrying about how Brooklyn feels. It must be challenging to balance his feelings for Kim with the potential tension it could create with his brother.”
The Mirror has contacted Nicola and Brooklyn’s representatives for comment.
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