Nicola Peltz hits back at claims she's 'controlling' Brooklyn Beckham amid family feud

Amid rumours of tension with her in-laws, Nicola Peltz has backed support she has received over her relationship with Brooklyn Beckham. It comes after the couple attended a celebration among her family just a few days ago.

Nicola, 30, and Brooklyn, 26, celebrated her father Nelson Peltz, 83, at a birthday party for him recently. It was later described as salt in the wound after Brooklyn, the eldest child of David Beckham, 50, and Victoria Beckham, 51, reportedly didn't attend any birthday celebrations for his own father this year amid rumours of a rift.

Photos from Nelson's party were shared on Instagram by Nicola yesterday. She paid tribute alongside them including by saying she feels "lucky" to be his daughter before adding that he provides them "constant love and support".

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Fans took to the comments section to share well wishes over the occasion but some people instead criticised Nicola and Brooklyn. It's included the suggestion that Nicola is to blame for the rumoured rift between her husband and his parents.

Several fans however have come to Nicola's defence underneath the post, which included photos of Brooklyn beside Nelson. One comment, in which it was suggested that Brooklyn can make his own decisions, was liked by Nicola.

The supporter wrote: "The fact people are in this comment section talking bs about someone controlling a GROWN man is absurd. The guy is an adult and can make his own decisions, leave them be and stop blaming women for everything."

Elsewhere in the comments section, the criticism levelled at Nicola included a comment by someone that read: "Seems he's brainwashed to only celebrate HER family and not his. Get some balls man and don't let her ruin the bond you had with your family before she came in the picture."

A source suggested earlier this year that there was "distance" between Brooklyn and his parents. It came following his apparent absence from David's party and Brooklyn was later said to have failed to publicly mark Father's Day.

Among those who have blamed for the rumoured tension is Nicola, who married Brooklyn in 2022, with it once claimed that she "finds a way to start an argument" between her husband and his family. She has previously been defended amid the speculation though. A source once told the Mirror: "Nicola encourages Brooklyn to see his family and is usually the reason Brooklyn does see his family."

Brooklyn and Nicola have publicly supported each other throughout the situation, with him suggesting that his wife is "his world" in a post shared last week. It came shortly after the couple marked the anniversary of his proposal, after getting engaged in 2020, two years before their wedding.

Alongside a photo, Brooklyn marked the anniversary by writing on Instagram last week: "It's been 5 years since I asked this beautiful woman to marry me. Best decision ever." He concluded by telling his wife: "I love you so much."

Nicola celebrated the occasion recently too. She wrote in her message to Brooklyn: "5 years ago we got engaged. I love living life with you baby." She concluded by writing in her post just a few days ago: "I loveee you so muchhh."

The couple were met with support but also faced negative responses at the time. A source however later suggested to the Mirror that the pair are stronger than ever, with it said that they are "enjoying their lives together".

Just last month, the source told us: "For every unkind comment, there are just as many full of love, but people so often choose to dwell on the negative. Brooklyn and Nicola are solid, and the idea that a heartfelt anniversary post warrants this level of scrutiny is frankly a bit ridiculous."

Further speaking about Brooklyn and Nicola, the source added: "It's disheartening to see so much energy spent trying to tear down a young couple simply enjoying their lives together. They want no part in the public's narrative."

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