Nicola Peltz’s Relationship Journey: A Look at Her Love Life Before Marrying Brooklyn Beckham
Anwar Hadid and Nicola Peltz attend “ICONS By Carine Roitfeld” on September 8, 2017 in New York City ; Brooklyn Peltz Beckham and Nicola Peltz Beckham attend the Cloud23 Launch Party on October 10, 2024 in Los Angeles, California.
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Overview
- Actress Nicola Peltz had two notable relationships before marrying Brooklyn Beckham in 2022.
- She dated Anwar Hadid, brother of supermodels Gigi and Bella Hadid, from 2016 to 2018.
- Following their split, Peltz briefly dated Paul Klein, the lead singer of LANY.
Nicola Peltz Beckham’s romantic history has drawn considerable public attention, particularly following her marriage to Brooklyn Beckham.
Growing up in a prominent New York family, Peltz began her acting career at the age of 10, gaining recognition for her role as Bradley Martin in the 2013 thriller series Bates Motel. Her fame was further amplified when she began dating Anwar Hadid.
The couple was publicly connected for two years before announcing their split in 2018. Afterward, Peltz briefly dated Paul Klein.
Peltz and Brooklyn Beckham first met in 2017 but were both involved in other relationships at the time. They rekindled their connection in 2019 and were married three years later. Throughout their marriage, Brooklyn has supported Peltz amid ongoing family tensions with his parents, Victoria and David Beckham.
In a heartfelt Instagram statement, Brooklyn expressed frustration over the disrespect his family has shown towards his wife. “My wife has been consistently disrespected by my family, no matter how hard we’ve tried to come together as one,” he wrote on January 19. “My wife and I do not want a life shaped by image, press, or manipulation. All we want [is] peace, privacy, and happiness for us and our future family.”
Here’s a closer look at Nicola Peltz Beckham’s dating history.
Anwar Hadid
Anwar Hadid and Nicola Peltz during New York Fashion Week on February 8, 2018 in New York City.
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Peltz began dating Anwar Hadid, the younger brother of Gigi and Bella Hadid, in 2016. Their relationship gained visibility when both shared pictures together on social media, leading Peltz to confirm their romance in a 2017 interview with Women’s Wear Daily.
“We’re hanging out,” she said at the time, praising Anwar’s “amazing family” and calling his sisters “so sweet” and “strong.”
Despite their breakup in 2018, Peltz remained on friendly terms with some of Hadid’s family. Gigi reportedly attended her wedding to Brooklyn, and Peltz is set to collaborate with Bella on Ryan Murphy’s upcoming show The Beauty.
However, not all of Anwar’s family expressed support for Peltz. Alana Hadid commented on social media about Peltz, suggesting she sought fame rather than privacy.
Paul Klein
Paul Klein attends the 2023 Z100 Jingle Ball on December 08, 2023 in New York City ; Nicola Peltz at the 2019 Toronto International Film Festival on September 07, 2019 in Toronto, Canada.
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After her relationship with Anwar, Peltz was linked to LANY’s Paul Klein in 2018. The two shared a brief romance, during which she featured on the cover of his band’s single “Thru These Tears.”
Klein has refrained from confirming whether any of his songs were inspired by Peltz or other high-profile exes like Dua Lipa. However, he noted in a 2023 interview that “nothing is off-limits” in his songwriting.
Despite their split, Peltz wished Klein “all the best” in a now-deleted X post, indicating an amicable parting.
Brooklyn Beckham
Brooklyn Peltz-Beckham and Nicola Peltz-Beckham at the Burberry Fall RTW 2025 fashion show on February 24, 2025 in London, United Kingdom.
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Brooklyn Beckham and Nicola Peltz first crossed paths at Coachella in 2017, but they didn’t begin their relationship until October 2019, when they reconnected at Leonardo DiCaprio’s Halloween party. Nicola sought Brooklyn’s help to get a friend inside the event, which he gladly provided.
Just two days later, the couple shared their first kiss. “That’s when the story really began,” Peltz reminisced in a June 2025 interview with Glamour.
The relationship became Instagram official in January 2020, culminating in their engagement just months later. In July 2020, Brooklyn announced their engagement, calling Peltz his “soulmate.”
On April 9, 2022, the couple married in an extravagant ceremony at her family’s estate in Palm Beach, Florida. Although the wedding appeared flawless, Brooklyn later disclosed that family tensions marred the event. He claimed that the night before their wedding, family members made derogatory comments about Nicola, undermining her role in the family.
Brooklyn detailed an uncomfortable moment during the reception when his mother disrupted their first dance, leaving him humiliated. “I’ve never felt more uncomfortable or humiliated in my entire life,” he shared on Instagram Stories.
In August 2025, the couple renewed their vows to create happier memories after the challenges encountered during their wedding. Brooklyn emphasized the importance of joyous memories over anxiety and embarrassment associated with their marriage day.
Despite familial tensions, the couple has remained supportive of one another, with Brooklyn reportedly having over 20 tattoos dedicated to Nicola, including a prominent portrait on his shoulder. “I’m half-covered with stuff for her,” he said in a 2023 interview, expressing the deep affection he has for his wife.
