They went “Instagram official” in January, after dating for just a few months. And now, Brooklyn Beckham and his American girlfriend, Nicola Peltz, seem ever more serious, with her calling him the “love of my life” in one of many gushing social media posts, while he posted one with, “I promise to always love you with all my heart”.
Actress Nicola, 25, the daughter of US billionaire Nelson Peltz, was pictured cosying up to Brooklyn at his lavish £100k 21st birthday bash last week. The event, held at the Beckhams’ £6m Cotswolds home, saw rapper Stormzy performing in front of A-list guests including Spice Girls Geri Halliwell and Emma Bunton.
Proving to be a big hit with the family, Nicola danced with Posh – aka Victoria Beckham – and her mum, Jackie Adams, and called the fashion designer “the queen” in an Instagram post.
She was also pictured hugging Brooklyn’s little sister, Harper, eight. A few days later, Brooklyn whisked Nicola off on a luxury tropical holiday, posting pictures of her and writing, “I love you so much”.
And insiders tell Closer that, after reaching his milestone birthday, loved-up Brooklyn has told Victoria, 45, and David, 44, that he plans to marry Nicola and start a family.
The source says, “Brooklyn and Nicola are head over heels and very lovey dovey when they’re at home with Vic and David. Brooklyn wears his heart on his sleeve – he told his mum he’d love to ask Nicola to marry him.
“He’s still young and Vic often takes things with a pinch of salt, but it seemed he was being serious. Vic really likes Nicola, but she was shocked and worries it’s a bit soon to be thinking of marriage, given they haven’t been dating for that long.”
Brooklyn split with ex Hana Cross in August last year after nine months together. He’s also dated the likes of Hollywood actress Chloë Grace Moretz, Playboy model Lexi Wood, and ‘Victoria Beckham-lookalike’ model Phoebe Torrance.
He and Hana, 22, had an often-fraught romance, with Brooklyn once pictured crying after an argument.
But he has reassured his parents – who married in 1999 when David was 24 and Posh was 25 – that he now feels he’s met The One and that this relationship will last.
Check out: every time the Spice Girls gave us life
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1 of 16When Geri wore THAT iconic dress
Geri's Union Jack dress has become synonymous with the Spice Girls and girl power in general. The dress came to be at the 1997 BRIT Awards because Geri didn't want to wear the black Gucci dress her stylist had given her...so she glued a Union Jack tea towel to the front of it. She later sold it at auction for £40,000.
2 of 16When they got the royal treatment
The Spice Girls never held back - even when meeting the monarchy. Mel C broke royal protocol by kissing Prince Charles on the cheek when she met him at a Prince's Trust concert in 1997. Meanwhile Geri went in for the kill with a pinch of the bum...
3 of 16AND when they got the royals fangirling
In the words of Regina George's mum 'I'm not a regular mom, I'm a cool mom'. If this photo isn't proof that Fergie is the COOLEST mum, then we don't know what is. Princess Eugenie and Beatrice look beyond thrilled to meet their idols.
4 of 16When Nelson Mandela admitted to being their biggest fan
The political icon famously said, "These are my heroes. This is one of the greatest moments in my life", when he met the Spice Girls in November 1997.
5 of 16And Adele too for that matter...
When the Spice Girls announced their reunion tour, Adele posted a throwback on Instagram, captioned 'HA! This is how I feel right now! I AM READY'. We feel your excitement, Adele.
6 of 16When they made a film
Released in December 1997, Spiceworld: The Movie, is arguably the film of our generation. So it's no surprise that names such as Roger Moore, Stephen Fry, Elton John, Jennifer Saunders and Richard E. Grant all wanted to get involved.
7 of 16When they finally reunited
In 2008, the Spice Girls gave us EXACTLY what we'd been dreaming of since they split in 1998 - when they announced their reunion tour. The girls even brought their babies on stage. Verdict: definitely worth the wait.
8 of 16When they showed us the true meaning of "Sporty" Spice
The Spice Girls were undoubtedly the main event at the 2012 Olympics closing ceremony in London. When they popped out of their black cabs, it's fair to say that it was the best surprise we've ever had.
9 of 16When they proved they were just like the rest of us
We didn't think it was possible to fall even more in love with the Spice Girls until we found out VB isn't so POSH after all - besides, who doesn't take part in a last minute TESCO dash at Christmas?
10 of 16AND when she showed her humour AND flexibility
Don't mind V.B, just adopting a casual pose whilst she reads through emails on her lush sofa... seriously Posh, you are one funny woman. We're already practicing the same leg-pose for when we eventually reply to work emails.
11 of 16When they decked out a London bus in the Union Jack flag
Come on... who wouldn't want to ride in the one and only spice girls tour bus!? We are OBSESSED. When can we hitch a lift?
12 of 16When Geri met Charles...
Who can forget when Geri met Prince Charles at the 1st anniversary concert for the Princes' Trust in 1997? Ginger spice certainly wasn't shy in THAT outfit - she even enjoyed a cheeky flirt with the prince.
13 of 16And then Geri and Charles reunited 22 years later
A much more sophisticated meeting this time. The pair looked like good old friends catching up as they chatted all things spice at another Princes' Trust event over two decades later.
14 of 16When London's favourite girlband took on PARIS
Bonjour Paris. Spice girls are giving us all the feels in this adorable snap in front on the Eiffel tower during their 1998 world tour. Throwback Thursday goals.
15 of 16When Posh had that haircut... but the spice girls let her have her hair moment without judgement
When Posh had that infamous haircut, the spice girls let her get on with it without passing judgement. That's true friendship, surely?
16 of 16When four of the band announced a 2019 reunion... and Posh showed her support
When four of the band announced a 2019 reunion, Posh still showed her support. Victoria took to Instagram to support her former bandmates. She said, "Today marks a special day for the girls as they announce the first tour dates since we performed together in 2012! I won't be joining my girls on stage again but being in the Spice Girls was a hugely important part of my life and I wish them so much love and fun as they go back on tour next year. I know they will put on an amazing show and the fantastic fans past and present are going to have a wonderful time! "
The source says, “The main thing with Nicola is she comes from a wealthy and close-knit family like his. They both want large families similar to the ones they’ve come from, and they share life values and goals. She dotes on Harper, and Brooklyn has always been great with his younger siblings, so it’s only natural both of them would want to start a family at some point in the future.
“David and Victoria were young when they had Brooklyn. As a result, they have such a strong bond, which he wants with his own kids. Brooklyn has always been a fantastic big brother to his siblings, and he wants a large family like the one he’s always had – which is why he doesn’t want to wait too long before having children."
“Brooklyn is a romantic at heart, and is much happier being in a relationship rather than partying or playing the field. With Nicola being a few years older, he feels he’s found someone he could have a great marriage with – just like his parents, whom he idolises.
“Vic feels torn about it because she wants him to enjoy some of the freedom that comes with being young. But at the same time, Nicola is the same age as she was when she got married and settled down. Although it’s still a way off, the idea of having grandchildren one day is also really exciting – family is everything to her and David.”
As they approach their 21-year anniversary, Victoria and David’s marriage has never seemed stronger. They were snapped laughing and smiling as they kissed and danced at Brooklyn’s birthday party, with her gushing in an Instagram tribute to David, “Dancing till 6am! I love you so much.”
In an interview on a US chat show recently, Vic said, “I’m lucky to have him as my soul mate.” Last summer, they put on a very amorous display, kissing on Elton John’s yacht during a family holiday in the south of France.
She later said, “We’re very lucky to have found each other and lucky that we’re growing together.”
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Their recent displays of affection are in stark contrast to former reports their marriage was in trouble. In 2018 – after looking awkward together at the wedding of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle– David described marriage as “hard work”, while rumours of a split circulated on Twitter after he was absent from a Vogue photo shoot.
And although Brooklyn hopes to emulate his parents’ love story, Posh has warned him about the struggles and stresses of marriage and kids. The source adds, “Obviously, Vic would love for him to have a long and happy marriage, like her and David’s. She’s proud of the fact that they’ve shown their children how great family life is.
“But it hasn’t always been easy for them to have their marriage under the spotlight and, whether Brooklyn likes it or not, he is a celebrity. Ultimately, though, she wants him to follow his heart, and she’ll always support whatever decision he makes.”
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