How Nicola Peltz was 'actively distancing herself' from the Beckhams months before feud

had been "actively distancing" herself from the Beckhams since , with their final photo together showing their were already signs of a rift. The 'feud' has seen the family's eldest son, miss out on huge family milestones, including his dad David's 50th birthday celebration earlier this month.

Although rumours about a dispute had been circling for months, when photos emerged showing the 26-year-old's absence from David's big day - the evidence was indisputable. The family had planned a series of lavish dos to celebrate the former footballer's birthday.

A huge party at the family's sprawling Cotswolds home saw the likes of the Spice Girls show up to mark the occasion, as well as a host of David's family and friends. They then enjoyed a wine-tasting afternoon at a vineyard in the south of France, before jetting to Paris for an intimate dinner on the night of his birthday in one of his favourite spots.

The following day, the Beckham's headed out to a swanky restaurant in London's Notting Hill, Core by Clare Smyth. The Michelin starred eatery then welcomed an array of A Listers, including Tom Cruise, Eva Longoria and Gordon Ramsay, with the group partying into the early hours - and even getting shut down by the council after noise complaints.

But throughout all the fun and celebration - . Fans spotted there was someone missing from the bash, but a body language expert has suggested the separation from Brooklyn's family had been months in the making.

Judi James explained to the how trouble was brewing over Christmas, after the Beckham's shared what appeared to be a sweet snap of the clan together. She pondered: "Nicola's smile here looks charming and her pose is a mirrored version of Victoria's but it has seemed as though she might have been actively distancing herself (and Brooklyn) from the Beckham clan.

"It is not an unusual step for new wives hoping to encourage a husband to stand on his own feet rather than being overly-dependent on his parents. This line-up might be a reflection of that distancing although in the past it has been her and Brooklyn sitting apart from his parents, while here he poses apart from his wife, which could have added to any tension."

David and Victoria have remained tight-lipped about the suspected feud, with Victoria's Instagram post for David's birthday simply omitting Brooklyn's name, despite tagging her other kids. However, a marketing expert has suggested the Beckham's current drama could actually strengthen their image as a tight family unit.

Edward Coram James, CEO of Go Up (www.goup.co.uk), told "Brand Beckham might be under some scrutiny right now, but this isn’t their first rodeo. This is a family that’s survived everything from matching leather outfits to cheating scandals to relentless tabloid drama.

"They’ve been pop royalty, sports legends, and fashion and beauty entrepreneurs. A bit messy, a bit posh, and unapologetic about it. Victoria can be a front-row fashion icon one minute and trolling her privileged upbringing in a Superbowl ad the next. They’re self-aware enough to let us in on the joke, and confident enough not to care if we’re laughing with them or at them."

He continued: "The current family tension — Brooklyn, Nicola, missed milestone parties — certainly makes for interesting headlines and fuels endless speculation. But the strength of Brand Beckham lies in its foundation: relatable imperfections, resilience, and the undeniable success of each family member in their own right.

"If anything, the current drama just adds another layer to their already rich narrative. So no, Brand Beckham isn’t fracturing. It’s just evolving. That might even make it stronger."

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