This married nepo baby couple might seem happy on the surface, but from the beginning, their love story has faced criticism. There were claims that Nicola was too old for Brooklyn and rumors that she was butting heads with Victoria Beckham and that, as a result, Posh Spice took back an offer to design the wedding dress. Between family feud drama and accusations of Nicola being controlling, the couple has faced (and continues to face) a variety of challenges that bring up some serious red flags in their marriage.
Their relationship has caused a rift with the Beckham family
While Brooklyn was previously very close with his famous parents, in recent years, their relationship has gone downhill due to his marriage, and Brooklyn isn’t afraid to expose that drama. On Instagram in January 2026, he aired their dirty laundry, calling his parents unsupportive and saying that all that mattered to them was the “brand Beckham,” which they put above their personal relationship with their son. He added that he had no interest in reconciling with them.
Brooklyn also spoke out about how he felt his parents have been unwelcoming when it comes to his wife, with awkward tension beginning at the wedding. He wrote, “My mum hijacked my first dance with my wife, which had been planned weeks in advance to a romantic love song. In front of our 500 wedding guests … She danced very inappropriately on me in front of everyone. I’ve never felt more uncomfortable or humiliated in my entire life.”
A psychologist who spoke with the Daily Mail in 2026 explained that a marriage can strain a person’s relationships with their parents since a new primary bond is being formed with the spouse as the “central attachment figure” causing anxiety within the biological family, especially if they’re used to being very involved.
They’re excessive with the PDA on social media
These two are obsessed with showing off their love to the world. Their Instagrams are packed with images of them kissing, nearly kissing, or gazing sensually into each other’s eyes. The displays of intimacy are relentless, and it has many internet detectives wondering if they’re trying a little too hard to prove just how stable and happy they are. In February 2026, Nicole posted a photo of her and Brooklyn lying on the floor in the throes of passion. While her caption called him her “forever valentine,” the comment section is packed with sarcasm and doubt, calling it awkward and practiced.
Nicola Peltz faces allegations of being very controlling
A rumor that won’t stop following this couple around is that Nicole can be extremely controlling. Critics on Instagram often comment under her posts and say that she manipulated him into disowning his family and that she has a master plan to rule his life. The rumors got worse at the beginning of 2026, when reports came out that she had been equally controlling in her last high-profile relationship with Anward Hadid, the younger sibling of models Bella and Gigi Hadid.
The source called her domineering, saying, “She monopolized his time and wanted to be the first priority. If she weren’t, she would flip.” Brooklyn says that his wife is supportive and not controlling, taking to Instagram to say that the narrative is “completely backward” and that his parents are the controlling ones, which has led to debilitating anxiety.
Brooklyn Beckham is covered in tattoos dedicated to Nicola Peltz
It’s not uncommon to get your romantic partner tatted on you, but it’s not always the best idea, given that if you ever break up, you’ll need to go through many pricey and painful sessions of getting it covered up or lasered off. But Brooklyn didn’t just get a tattoo as a tribute to his wife. He’s admitted that 70 of 100 of his tattoos were dedicated to her (and that was in 2022, so it’s probably much higher now) and that he loved surprising Nicola with new tattoos.
Tattoos include her name on his neck and the back of his head, her face on his shoulder, and lyrics to their wedding song, as well as the word “married” on his hand and his full wedding vows on his bicep. It’s going to take a lot of laser removal sessions if these two ever split up!
