Nicola Peltz

Long before she became the focal point of the Beckham family's public fractures, Nicola Peltz allegedly honed her divisive tactics on another Hollywood dynasty. Before her million-pound wedding to Brooklyn Beckham and the ensuing falling out between him and the Beckhams, the Lola actress dated Anwar Hadid—the younger brother of supermodels Gigi and Bella—who was five years her junior, just like Brooklyn.

Reports suggest Peltz wielded such control over the young model that his family felt a profound sense of relief when the relationship finally dissolved, believing he was far better off without her influence. Today, history appears to be repeating itself with alarming precision as Brooklyn navigates a similar estrangement from his own parents, following a script that many believe was written long before they ever met.

Anwar Hadid Is 'Better Off' Without Nicola Peltz

Before Peltz met and married Brooklyn Beckham, she dated Anwar for nearly two years. According to insiders, the events happening to Brooklyn and the Beckhams right now were similar to what Anwar and the Hadids went through when the latter was still dating the Transformers: Age of Extinction star.

Peltz was allegedly 'controlling' and 'took advantage' of Anwar, who was much younger than her. He was only 17 and Peltz was 22 when they were seeing each other. Peltz allegedly 'monopolised his time and wanted to be the first priority'. She would also 'flip out' on him.

When they broke up, his family was somewhat relieved. The Hadids allegedly 'still talk about her and how he's better off without her'. Representatives for Peltz and the Hadids did not immediately respond to Page Six's request for comment.

However, Anwar's older sister, Alana, had seemingly confirmed their family's stance on falling out with Peltz, by labelling her a 'social climber.' She also mocked Brooklyn's call for 'privacy', claiming that his wife 'doesn't want privacy she's been trying to be famous for a decade.'

'Every Boy Mom's Nightmare'

The scrutiny of Peltz has intensified amid Brooklyn's public falling out with his parents, Victoria and David Beckham. The younger Beckham posted a six-page scathing post against the Beckhams on his Instagram Stories on Monday, 19 January.

While Brooklyn just clearly wanted to let the world know that he was standing by his wife, the move had seemingly fired back as it only put Peltz in a bad light, with many revisiting her dating history. Insiders draw parallels between her past and present relationships and how she allegedly kept them estranged from their families. Critics on platforms like X have dubbed Peltz 'every boy mom's nightmare,' pointing to a trend in which her partners eventually find themselves at odds with their mothers.

Reports indicate that immediately following her split from Anwar, Peltz unfollowed the entire Hadid clan on social media. This total severance of ties is now being viewed as a blueprint for her current life with Brooklyn. Celebrity hairstylist Justin Anderson, who once worked with the actress, recently amplified this narrative on a podcast, calling Peltz a 'diva' and even a 'monster'.

Allegations of Brainwashing

The most explosive claims involve the alleged 'brainwashing' of Brooklyn Beckham. When Brooklyn's conflict with his family went public, netizens flooded social media with theories that Peltz has manipulated her husband into believing his parents, David and Victoria Beckham, are his enemies.

'Brooklyn Beckham wasn't the same ever since he married Nicola Peltz, she manipulated & brainwashed him,' one wrote on X (formerly Twitter).

Brooklyn, however, has vehemently defended his wife, stating, 'The narrative that my wife controls me is completely backwards.' He instead blames the Beckham family's obsession with their public image for the rift.

Brooklyn's post earned him sympathy but also drew many critics, who accused him of being ungrateful to his parents. Some even compared him to Prince Harry, who also made savage remarks about the royal family after marrying his American wife, Meghan Markle, and relocating to the United States.

Originally published on IBTimes UK