As family tributes went, it could not be more gushing. Speaking about one of her in-laws, Nicola Peltz paid homage to a ‘beautiful chosen sister’ and vowed to look after her ‘for the rest of my life’.
However, these touching sentiments were not directed to her mother-in-law Victoria or Harper Beckham, who turned 14 this week, even though Nicola previously referred to the teenager as her ‘little sister’.
Instead, these were the words Nicola used to describe her brother Will’s girlfriend Kenya Jones, daughter of the late Quincy, in an extremely heartfelt post after the late producer’s death in November 2024.
It was particularly telling, given that relations with Beckham clan have been so frosty of late, amid a family feud that saw Nicola and Brooklyn skip his father David’s 50th birthday celebrations in May.
The couple did post a happy birthday message on Instagram to Brooklyn’s little sister Harper this week, after furious speculation over whether the couple would publicly acknowledge her big day at all.
But then Cruz and Romeo unfollowed Brooklyn and Nicola hours later for reasons unknown.
Yet despite the issues with her husband’s family, it appears that Nicola’s relationship with her in-laws on the Peltz side could not be warmer – with a source close to the couple saying that Nicola is extremely close to her siblings and their partners. In fact, she looks on them as her best friends and support system.
It’s not the first time Nicola has publicly showed her love for her future sister-in-law Kenya and often appear at star-studded events together (Nicola and Brooklyn at Wendy’s summer party with Will and Kenya in 2022)
Before she wed Benny Blanco, Brad and Selena were rumoured to be dating during the time Nicola, Selena and Brooklyn joked they were in a ‘throuple’ (the pair are pictured with Brooklyn in 2023)
Nicola never fails to congratulate, celebrate or share support for the Peltz family on Instagram (Nicola and Brooklyn pictured with Zach and his girlfriend Aislinn)
The actress, 30, is the daughter of billionaire businessman Nelson Peltz, 83, and his model wife Claudia Heffner Peltz, 70.
As well as Nicola, they share eight children together: Matthew, 40, Will, 39, Brad, 35, Diesel, 27, twins Zachary and Gregory, 22, and daughter Brittany, 31.
With so many boys in the family, it means a lot of potential sisters-in-law by Nicola’s side in the future.
As well as Will’s new fiancee Kenya, other members of the family include Zach’s long-term girlfriend Aislinn and Matthew’s wife Hallie Dunn, who he wed in 2018.
Even when relationships break down, it’s not a barrier to friendship with Nicola.
One of her closest friends is singer Selena Gomez, who was previously linked to her brother Brad.
Brooklyn Beckham paid tribute to his sister Harper on her 14th birthday – in a move amid fears he would ignore the festivities due to family tensions
It’s clear Nicola’s billionaire family has a very tight-knit bond as she continues to show off their ‘perfect’ dynamic in front of the Beckhams amid the ongoing feud on social media (Brooklyn, Greg, Matthew, Claudia, Nelson, Nicola, Will, Brad, Zach and Brittany pictured L-R)
David and Victoria seen with their children Brooklyn, Romeo, Cruz and Harper last year before family feud
Will and fiancée Kenya Jones
Taking to Instagram this week, Nicola announced her brother Will had asked his girlfriend Kenya to marry him.
Posing for a photo Kenya showed off her diamond ring as she shared a kiss with her husband-to-be in front of the sea.
It read: ‘Just engaged. My whole heart for my whole life,’ with Nicola adding: ‘Best news ever!’
It’s not the first time Nicola has publicly showed her love for her future sister-in-law Kenya and they’ve often appeared at star-studded events together.
The pair attended The Daily Front Row Fashion Los Angeles Awards in 2016 together and went to Wendy’s summer party with Brooklyn and Will in 2022.
Despite being at the centre of an escalating feud with her in-laws, the youngest daughter of the Peltz clan ensures she keeps an overly-friendly relationship with her other in-laws, the partners of her six brothers (pictured with Will’s new fiancée Kenya in 2016)
It’s shown in her recent Instagram post on Tuesday , where she congratulated her brother Will and his wife-to-be Kenya Jones – daughter of the late Quincy Jones – on their engagement
Nicola paid emotional tribute to Kenya’s father Quincy last year after he died age 91
She wrote: ‘Quincy, my heart is shattered I can’t comprehend saying goodbye to you so I won’t, I will say see you later’
The actress said her ‘heart is shattered’ in the emotional statement and promised to look after his daughter Kenya for the ‘rest of my life’
Nicola paid emotional tribute to Kenya’s father Quincy last year after he died age 91.
The actress said her ‘heart is shattered’ in the emotional statement and promised to look after his daughter for the ‘rest of my life.’
Nicola’s brother Will has been dating Quincy’s daughter – who he shares with German actress Nastassja Kinski – since 2011.
Sharing a series of photos to Instagram, she wrapped her arms around the musician while her husband Brooklyn stood beside them.
She wrote: ‘Quincy, my heart is shattered I can’t comprehend saying goodbye to you so I won’t, I will say see you later.’
Nicola continued: ‘You were truly a gift from God. The legacy you have left here on earth is not only your musical genius that has touched the hearts of millions of people but the most beautiful children that you raised – the Jones family, my family – I am so beyond grateful to know them.
‘Quincy I can’t believe I got lucky enough in this life to grow up knowing your love, wisdom, laughter and light.
‘The twinkle in your eye perfectly matched your smile and lit up this world. Your humour was unmatched and you made me laugh more than anything, I miss laughing with you.
‘I love you so much q I will miss you every single day and everyday I will be reminded of your beauty through your unbelievable children.
‘I promise to look out for Kenya for the rest of my life. She is my chosen sister and has your magic running through her. Love always your pita.’
Zach and girlfriend Aislinn
Elsewhere, Nicola remains close with her youngest brother Zach’s girlfriend and is in full support of their relationship.
Zach and his girlfriend Aislinn flaunt their relationship on Instagram, retrospectively sharing PDA-filled snaps – which Nicola always likes and comments on.
Like Nicola, Brooklyn is fond of Zach and Aislinn as the four have previously spent time together in fun-filled images.
She regularly flaunts her lavish lifestyle on superyachts with her other in-laws or at their LA home with husband Brooklyn (Nicola, Zach’s girlfriend, Brooklyn, Will pictured)
Elsewhere, Nicola remains close with her youngest brother Zach’s girlfriend and is in full support of their relationship (pictured)
Zach and his girlfriend Aislinn flaunt their relationship on Instagram, sharing PDA-filled snaps – which Nicola always likes and comments on
Brad and former flame Selena Gomez
Proving further that Nicola loves to keep in with her in-laws, her brother Brad was previously lined to Selena Gomez – a very close friend of Nicola and Brooklyn, who is ‘supporting them’ through the feud with David and Victoria.
Before she wed Benny Blanco, Brad and Selena were rumoured to be dating during the time Nicola, Selena and Brooklyn joked they were in a ‘throuple’.
They were first spotted hanging out in November 2022 and jetted off to Mexico in 2023 with a group of friends where they rang in the New Year.
They were first spotted hanging out in November 2022 and jetted off to Mexico in 2023 with a group of friends where they rang in the New Year (Nicola and Selena pictured together)
Proving further that Nicola loves to keep in with her in-laws, her brother Brad was previously lined to Selena Gomez – a very close friend of Nicola and Brooklyn, who is ‘supporting them’ through the feud with David and Victoria (Brad and Nicola in 2014)
Selena also celebrated Thanksgiving with Brooklyn and Nicola, going to their house where Brad was also present for the festivities.
Yale graduate Brad is an entrepreneur who serves as founder and CEO of Mymo, an automated scheduling solution that ‘enhances the experience between patient and physician’.
Brad is a former ice hockey player and is the son of billionaire businessman and investor Nelson.
Pop culture podcast Not Skinny But Not Fat speculated at the time that Selena and Brad were dating along with many of the star’s fans.
‘Streets saying Selena Gomez dating Brad Peltz omg’, one fan wrote while another added: ‘Selena is dating Brad Peltz?’
Another noted that Brad ‘liked’ a stunning Instagram snap of Selena shared by her makeup artist.
MailOnline contacted representatives of Selena Gomez for comment at the time.
Matthew Peltz and Hallie Dunn
Nicola’s brother Matthew married his wife Hallie Dunn in 2018, and the couple welcomed a son, named Asher Lion, in 2020.
While the couple tend to stay out of the limelight, it’s clear that Nicola is a fan of her ‘beautiful’ sister-in-law.
She paid a special tribute to the pair in an Instagram post where she posed with newborn Asher in April 2020, in the midst of the Covid-19 pandemic.
‘Watching my big brother and his beautiful wife Hallie become new parents is incredible especially during this scary time,’ she said. ‘I hope all the new parents and babies are safe.’
Little information is known about Brad, Diesel and Gregory’s current love life.
Brooklyn’s family feud rumbles on after he and Nicola failed to attend any of his father David’s 50th birthday celebrations.
Relations between the couple and Brooklyn’s family are said to be at an all time low amid fears he is risking ruining his ‘close bond’ with sister Harper if he fails to attend or acknowledge her 14th birthday on Thursday.
While both parties have remained publicly quiet about their rift, there have been clues on social media suggesting that all is not well between the two camps.
David and Victoria supported their eldest son as he launched Cloud23 last year both in Los Angeles and London.
They were seen together again at Christmas time in the UK when the couple joined Brooklyn’s family for festive celebrations on Boxing Day.
However it marked the final time they have all been seen together since reports of infighting began.
The picture of familial bliss shows Victoria and David and their four children with Nicola gathered in front of a Christmas tree, posted on Boxing Day last year.
A couple of months before, they were all together again at the Los Angeles launch of Brooklyn’s hot sauce brand Cloud 23
On Sunday, it was claimed Brooklyn and Nicola’s feud with the Beckhams could overshadow Harper’s upcoming 14th birthday on July 10 (Harper and Brooklyn pictured together)
The image is a far cry from the tense relations between the Beckhams and their son and his wife, following reports that things are ‘beyond repair’.
On Sunday, it was claimed Brooklyn and Nicola’s feud with the Beckhams could overshadow Harper’s upcoming birthday on July 10.
Sources claimed there was fear Harper could be ‘collateral damage’ should they fail to acknowledge her birthday celebration as the feud with her parents escalates.
An insider told The Mirror: ‘Harper’s been particularly affected by what’s going on because she’s always been really close to Brooklyn.
‘They’ve always had a lovely bond because Brooklyn was that bit older when Harper was born and the hope when Brooklyn married Nicola was that she’d become like a big sister to Harper in a house full of brothers.
‘But obviously that hasn’t happened and it’s potentially going to be heartbreaking for Harper if Brooklyn doesn’t show up for her on her birthday.’
David and Victoria’s 26th wedding anniversary also passed without mention, despite the former Manchester United and England footballer referencing Brooklyn in his own post.
David previously thanked wife Victoria for their ‘beautiful children’ as the couple both acknowledged estranged son Brooklyn while celebrating their 26th wedding anniversary on July 4.
The former footballer who also shares sons Romeo, 20, and Cruz, 22 with the ex Spice Girl, 51, shared a series of throwback snaps of the family in happier times.
Declaring his love for Victoria, who he referred to as Lady Beckham following his Knighthood, he wrote: ’26 years today you said YES to me Happy Anniversary and thank you for giving me our beautiful children and building the life that we have together.’
He went on to tag his children including estranged son Brooklyn.
Victoria also tagged her eldest son, captioning her post: ‘Another year, another chapter in our love story.
‘I’m so proud of the beautiful family and life we’ve built together. You and our four incredible children complete me. I love you so much @davidbeckham. Here’s to 26 years!!’
Despite the apparent olive branch, insider believe Brooklyn will not be in attendance when Harper turns 14 on Thursday.
The source added: ‘He took a stand and missed his dad’s 50th so he’s not likely to suddenly do a U-turn and forget everything that’s happened, as much as he loves Harper.
‘But if he did, it could be a much-needed olive branch to start repairing things. An end to the family drama would be the best birthday present Harper – and her parents – could ask for.’
MailOnline has contacted a representative for further comment.
Brooklyn reportedly ‘told his famous family that he wants no contact’ with them last month in the latest devastating turn of their ongoing feud.
According to the publication, the eldest Beckham boy has had no communication with his family following father David’s knighthood being announced last month and only learned of the news in the media alongside the rest of the world.
Denying he’d asked for no contact, a source close to Brooklyn told the publication: ‘Everyone’s focus should be David Beckham‘s great honour’.
Meanwhile a source close to Brooklyn also denied the claims as they told MailOnline, ‘this seems to be another deliberate attempt to misrepresent the truth, and it only serves to distract from this honor being bestowed on Brooklyn’s father.’
