Brooklyn Beckham recently took to Instagram to defend his wife, Nicola Peltz, after a user posted a body-shaming comment on his cooking video. The incident occurred on 25/8 when Beckham shared a tutorial for English cottage pie. In the comments section, a user criticized Nicola's 'thin' appearance and wrote, 'feed her,' also noting that Brooklyn had not previously addressed followers' concerns about his wife's physique.

Brooklyn swiftly responded, stating, "Don't ever talk about my wife. She is beautiful. You should never comment on a woman's body. It's shameful." Both the original comment and Brooklyn's reply have since been deleted.

Brooklyn and Nicola Peltz Beckham celebrated their six-year engagement anniversary in June. Photo: Instagram Nicola Peltz Beckham

The couple, who married in 2022 and reside in Los Angeles, US, has seen Nicola's appearance become a topic of discussion this year. According to Page Six, attention to her slender physique began in early 2026 after she posted photos on Instagram. In June, her figure again drew significant interest when she shared nude images, which garnered negative feedback. Some critics suggested she might be setting unhealthy standards for women, expressing concerns about their daughters seeing the posts and viewing them as role models.

Sources close to the actress indicate her current appearance is a result of intense training for an upcoming role. Nicola is set to portray ballet dancer Margo in the TV series *Prima*, though a release date has not yet been announced. The Daily Mail reported that after approximately four months of rigorous preparation, Nicola's weight is reportedly under 45 kg. Beyond her dance training, she also incorporates gym workouts into her routine to achieve the required physique for the role.

This is not the first instance of Brooklyn Beckham publicly defending his wife. In January, he created an international stir by posting a letter on Instagram criticizing his parents, former football player David Beckham and designer Victoria Beckham. He alleged that his family treated Nicola Peltz disrespectfully, despite her efforts to connect with them. Brooklyn claimed that before their wedding night, family members told him Nicola was 'not blood' and 'not family.' He also accused his mother of ruining their first dance at the wedding and canceling his wife's wedding dress at the last minute.

Addressing the ongoing family tension, Brooklyn Beckham asserted he was not controlled by his wife and expressed no desire to reconcile with his birth family. He wrote, "All my wife and I want is peace, privacy, and happiness for both of us and our future family." To date, the conflict within the Beckham family remains unresolved.

Born in England in 1999, Brooklyn Beckham is recognized as a "nepo baby"—a term for children of influential parents who benefit from their connections. After marrying actress Nicola in 2022, he relocated to Los Angeles, where he currently focuses on his hot sauce business. His previous ventures included modeling, working as a barista and photographer, collaborating on a pop-up restaurant, and hosting a cooking show, none of which achieved lasting success. As a child, Brooklyn initially aimed to follow his father's football career, training with a team for several years before leaving the sport at 15.

Nicola Peltz, born in the US in 1995, is the sixth child of American billionaire Nelson Peltz and former model Claudia Heffner Peltz. She began her acting career at 11, securing a breakthrough role in *The Last Airbender* (2010) and appearing in *Transformers: Age of Extinction* (2014). In 2024, she transitioned into directing, releasing her debut film *Lola*, which did not receive critical acclaim. In 2022, Us magazine recognized Nicola as one of the year's best-dressed stars.

By Phuong Thao / The Standard, Page Six