Brooklyn Beckham and Nicola Peltz Venice PDA raises fresh questions amid Beckham family feud before her major award Brooklyn Beckham and Nicola Peltz Beckham were photographed sharing a close moment in Venice, Italy, on Thursday, September 3, just before Nicola is due to receive a Rising Star Award. The 27-year-old Brooklyn and 31-year-old Nicola were seen sitting close together outdoors, drinking red wine and showing plenty of affection, with Brooklyn at one point nuzzling her neck. The photos, reported by the Daily Mail, come as the couple continues to attract attention because of Brooklyn’s ongoing family rift.
Brooklyn Beckham and Nicola Peltz Beckham enjoy PDA in Venice before Rising Star Award
The couple arrived in Venice ahead of Saturday’s Kinéo Awards, where Nicola will receive the Rising Star Award. The 25th anniversary ceremony is scheduled for September 5 at Casa Cinema Giovani on the Venice Lido.The Kinéo Awards run alongside the Venice Film Festival as a long-standing independent event and are not part of the festival’s official competition. According to the official Kinéo Awards website, Nicola is being recognized for her work as an actress, screenwriter and producer. She will receive the award on the same night that veteran actress Faye Dunaway receives a Lifetime Achievement Award. The two also appear together in the upcoming independent film Prima.Nicola has acted since she was a child and is known for projects including The Last Airbender, Transformers: Age of Extinction and Bates Motel. She later moved further into writing, directing and producing, including with her 2024 film Lola. Brooklyn, meanwhile, is the eldest child of David and Victoria Beckham and has worked in photography, modeling and food businesses.Their Venice appearance showed the pair in a relaxed mood. They were dressed casually as they spent time together, with their public affection standing out ahead of Nicola’s award night.
Brooklyn Beckham and Nicola Peltz Beckham’s Venice appearance comes amid Beckham family feud
The timing of the photos matters because Brooklyn’s relationship with his parents has been strained for months. The family dispute became much more public in January 2026, when Brooklyn posted a lengthy statement on Instagram accusing David and Victoria Beckham of trying to interfere with his marriage and control how the family story was presented publicly.Brooklyn also said at the time that he had no wish to reconcile. The claims have remained disputed, and the situation has continued to draw media attention through missed family events and separate social media posts.Against that background, seeing Brooklyn and Nicola together in Venice can easily be viewed as a sign that they remain close. But the photos themselves do not show whether the couple intended to send any message about the family situation. What is clear is that they appeared affectionate and comfortable together while Nicola prepared for an important night in her acting career.The Kinéo ceremony will give Nicola another chance to be recognized for work beyond acting alone, while her appearance with Brooklyn keeps the couple firmly in the spotlight during their Venice visit.