Nicola’s Quiet Rebellion

Nicola Peltz is embracing gratitude — and navigating rumored family friction.

On Wednesday, May 21, the Bates Motel actress, 30, took to Instagram Stories with a series of updates, beginning with a symbolic image of a cherubic angel ornament. “Grateful for the angels in my life,” she wrote, a nod to those she considers emotional pillars.

Later, she offered followers a rare glimpse into a private evening shared with her husband, Brooklyn Beckham, 26. The two appeared relaxed and content, enjoying a laid-back picnic-style dinner. In one snap, Brooklyn lay on the grass in a backwards baseball cap, smiling as he lounged beside a spread of takeout. Nicola captioned the post, “I love you so much baby.”

Their cozy evening arrives amid persistent rumors of tension between Nicola and Brooklyn’s family — specifically his parents, David and Victoria Beckham. A source recently revealed that the rift has roots going back to the couple’s April 2022 wedding, and that reconciliation remains elusive.

"The issues were never fully resolved, and it's clear the strain still lingers for everyone involved," a source revealed. "Brooklyn continues to struggle with the ongoing tension."

Despite Victoria Beckham’s recent attempt to highlight family unity — sharing a sentimental Instagram post of her children with their grandparents — Brooklyn’s absence from David Beckham’s milestone 50th birthday events did not go unnoticed. He and Nicola were missing from both the elegant London dinner and the lavish celebration at the family’s Cotswolds estate, where Brooklyn’s siblings — Romeo, Cruz, and Harper — were all in attendance.

Despite the silence from the Beckham family, Nicola’s posts signal a couple standing firm together, even as whispers of discord persist. The only voices currently speaking out? Those closest to the situation — and the silence in between.