Nicola Peltz's Dad Speaks Out About Brooklyn Beckham's Feud With David & Victoria Beckham

Nelson Peltz addresses the ongoing rift between his daughter and the Beckham family

Feb. 4, 2026 at 1:23am

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Nelson Peltz, the father of Nicola Peltz Beckham, spoke out about the ongoing feud between his daughter and her husband Brooklyn Beckham and his parents, David and Victoria Beckham. While onstage at a WSJ Invest Live event, Peltz was asked about navigating family situations in the public eye, to which he responded that his advice is to "stay the hell out of the press." He then directly addressed the Beckham family situation, saying his "daughter's great, my son-law Brooklyn is great, and I look forward to them having a long, happy marriage together."

Why it matters

The rift between the Peltz and Beckham families has been a source of ongoing media speculation and interest, with reports of tensions and disagreements between the two sides. Peltz's rare public comments on the matter provide some insight into the family dynamics and his perspective on the situation.

The details

During the WSJ Invest Live event, reporter Lauren Thomas asked Peltz about his approach to negotiations that are in the public eye, which led to a discussion about his family's recent media coverage. Peltz jokingly responded that he hadn't noticed his family being in the press, before offering advice to "stay the hell out of the press." He then directly addressed the Beckham family situation, expressing his support for his daughter Nicola and son-in-law Brooklyn.

  • The interview took place on February 3, 2026 at the WSJ Invest Live event.

The players

Nelson Peltz

The 83-year-old father of Nicola Peltz Beckham and father-in-law of Brooklyn Beckham.

Nicola Peltz Beckham

The daughter of Nelson Peltz and wife of Brooklyn Beckham, who has been at the center of the reported rift with the Beckham family.

Brooklyn Beckham

The son of David and Victoria Beckham, who is married to Nicola Peltz Beckham and has been estranged from his parents according to recent reports.

David Beckham

The former professional soccer player and father of Brooklyn Beckham, who is reportedly estranged from his son.

Victoria Beckham

The fashion designer and mother of Brooklyn Beckham, who is reportedly estranged from her son.

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What they’re saying

“My advice is to stay the hell out of the press. How much good did that do?”

— Nelson Peltz, Businessman (WSJ Invest Live)

“My daughter's great, my son-law Brooklyn is great, and I look forward to them having a long, happy marriage together.”

— Nelson Peltz, Businessman (WSJ Invest Live)

The takeaway

Nelson Peltz's rare public comments on the rift between his daughter Nicola and the Beckham family provide a glimpse into the family dynamics and his support for the couple, despite the ongoing media speculation and tensions.