While the rest of the Beckham clan celebrated in a whirlwind of luxury and nostalgia, Brooklyn Beckham and his wife Nicola Peltz painted a very different picture across the pond. The couple were spotted deep in conversation and sharing laughs during an intimate dinner date in Los Angeles, seemingly without a care in the world.
The sighting comes just days after the pair notably absent from David and Victoria Beckham's star-studded vow renewal at a plush London hotel. Their absence was a glaring omission from the family affair, fuelling ongoing speculation about the true state of relations between the Peltz-Beckhams and the famed footballer's family.
Ditching the formalwear expected at such a grand event, Brooklyn and Nicola opted for a decidedly low-key Californian style. The 24-year-old photographer kept it casual in a simple T-shirt, while actress Nicola, 28, looked chic yet relaxed. Their body language spoke volumes; they were engrossed in each other, sharing private jokes and appearing completely at ease, a stark contrast to the formalities they skipped.
A Pattern of Distance or Simply a Scheduling Conflict?
This is not the first time the couple's distance from the Beckham family has been noted. Rumours of a rift, often centred around Nicola's relationship with her mother-in-law Victoria, have swirled for months. While no official reason was given for their no-show at the renewal, their choice to be 3,500 miles away in LA is being widely interpreted as a silent but powerful message.
The Beckhams' renewal was a lavish, closed-door event, a recreation of their 1999 wedding with their children—except Brooklyn—in attendance. The juxtaposition of the family's united front in London against Brooklyn and Nicola's solitary dinner in LA has set gossip columns alight, suggesting the alleged feud is far from over.
For now, the couple appear content in their Californian bubble, prioritising their own quiet moments over very public family milestones.
