Who Is Nicola Peltz, Billionaire Actress Married To Brooklyn Beckham?

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Peltz is in the spotlight again! The actress-director is being talked about worldwide amid ongoing reports of tension within the Beckham family. The actress, who married Brooklyn Beckham in 2022, is now being linked to the rift that has strained Brooklyn’s relationship with his famous parents, David and Victoria Beckham after he released a lengthy statement saying he is not being 'controlled'by his wife and does not wish to reconcile with his parents. As speculation grows around the family feud, interest in Nicola’s background, career and life beyond the headlines has surged, prompting many to ask: who exactly is Nicola Peltz?

Who is Nicola Peltz?

Born into immense wealth and privilege, Nicola Peltz is the daughter of billionaire businessman Nelson Peltz and former model Claudia Heffner Peltz. Her father, the founder of hedge fund and investment firm Trian Fund Management, is reportedly worth $1.7 billion, according to Forbes. Nicola is one of his ten children and grew up largely in the United States, where she later built her career in entertainment.

Nicola stepped into acting at a young age, making her debut in 2006 with the holiday comedy Deck the Halls. Over the years, she steadily carved a niche for herself in Hollywood, appearing in films and television shows such as Bates Motel, The Last Airbender, Transformers: Age of Extinction, and Holidate. Her performance in Transformers earned her significant recognition, including a Teen Choice Award nomination for Breakout Star and a Young Hollywood Award nomination. In the same year, she won the Rising Star award at CinemaCon.

When Nicola Peltz dated Anwar Hadid

Beyond films, Nicola also made waves in pop culture when she appeared in Zayn Malik’s music video iT’s YoU in 2016. Around the same time, her personal life drew attention due to her relationship with Anwar Hadid, which lasted until 2018. After their breakup, Nicola later dated Paul Klein, Dua Lipa’s former partner.

In recent years, Nicola expanded her creative footprint with Lola, a deeply personal project she wrote, directed, and starred in. The film explores the life of a teenage girl struggling to escape a toxic household while caring for her younger brother.

Nicola Peltz-Brooklyn's wedding and Beckham family feud

Nicola married Brooklyn Beckham, the eldest son of David and Victoria Beckham, on April 9, 2022. Since then, the couple has been living in the United States. Their wedding became a major talking point after Nicola chose to wear a Valentino Haute Couture gown instead of a design by Victoria Beckham. Although Nicola later clarified that the decision was due to timing issues with Victoria’s atelier, Brooklyn's recent statement points at Victoria 'cancelling' on her at the eleventh hour.

As per Brooklyn, Victoria even sabotaged his first dance with his wife, embarrassing the newlywed couple. Nicola-Brooklyn recently had a vow renewal, which he claimed was to create new memories that do not bring 'anxiety'. More recently, speculation intensified after Brooklyn and Nicola reportedly blocked David and Victoria on social media and allegedly sent them a legal notice.