She’s a calm and composed 70-year-old woman with blonde hair who hasn’t said anything publicly about the recent family conflict between her daughter, her son-in-law, and his relatives.
As a lifestyle observer, I’ve noticed Claudia Peltz, Nicola’s mom, handling a tricky situation with incredible grace. While her daughter and Brooklyn Beckham navigate some family challenges with his parents, she’s been a steady, quiet source of support for them both. It’s a testament to her strength that she’s letting them work things out while offering a calming presence behind the scenes.
Although Nicola Peltz’s father, 83-year-old billionaire Nelson, both led the ceremony for her vow renewal and filed a lawsuit against her original wedding planners, Claudia Heffernan’s involvement has been much more low-key.
Despite seeming unassuming, she has a significant amount of influence, largely due to her close relationship with Nicola, who often credits her as a role model. Nicola recently shared a heartfelt message on Instagram, stating her desire to emulate her mother.
This must be painful for Victoria Beckham, especially since she’s become estranged from her daughter-in-law – a disagreement that started during the wedding preparations.
As the public disagreement between the Peltz and Beckham families continues, the Daily Mail has profiled the woman Nicola Peltz admires most.
I’ve always been fascinated by Claudia Peltz. While many know her as the head of the incredibly successful Peltz family – they’re billionaires, after all – she actually started her career as a model. It’s amazing to see how far she’s come and the empire she’s built!
She began with very little, but became a successful model in the late 1970s, working with famous companies like L’Oreal, Calvin Klein, Chanel, and Revlon.
In 1985, she married Nelson and chose to leave her fashion career to dedicate herself to raising her children.
She currently works in philanthropy and helped start the Nelson and Claudia Peltz Family Foundation.
Claudia was the billionaire businessman’s third wife, with him having been married twice before.
Oh my gosh, you won’t BELIEVE how big their family is! They have EIGHT kids! Let me tell you their names, because I know them all by heart: Matthew, Will, Brad, Brittany, Diesel, Nicola, Zachary, and Gregory. It’s just… a beautiful, huge family!
Nicola is the third youngest of her siblings, born on January 9, 1995.
Nelson is also a father to two more children, whom he welcomed with his ex-wife Cynthia Abrams.
In a 2023 interview with Cosmopolitan, Nicola shared that her parents, who have been married for over 40 years, playfully tease each other.
‘They’re so in love, and being able to grow up with that is so beautiful.
‘I would never settle for anything other than that.’
Claudia has always been very protective of her children. Nicola shared that her parents initially didn’t support her decision to become an actress.
In a September 2019 interview with Coveteur, Nicola explained how she convinced her family to support her career path.
She said: ‘My parents were very against it [at first]. they didn’t get it.’
She remembered being eleven years old and convincing her mother to take her to see a manager in Manhattan, even though they lived an hour away.
She told me, ‘If you’re chosen, that’s good. But if you’re not, don’t mention it to me until you turn eighteen.’
Nicola got lucky and landed a role in her very first audition – a play called Blackbird at the Manhattan Theatre Club.
The actress shared with Grazia that her parents initially had reservations about her pursuing acting, but they eventually came to support her career, especially after she landed a part in Blackbird.
She explained that her parents noticed how passionate she was, how much effort she put in, and how much she enjoyed what she was doing, and that’s what mattered to them. As a result, they are now very supportive.
Nicola has become a successful actress, appearing in popular TV shows and films like Bates Motel and Transformers: Age of Extinction.
I’ve always been struck by how much she values her family, especially her mom. She frequently mentions how close they are, and it’s so sweet to hear her say she still asks her mother for fashion tips! It’s clear her mom’s opinion really matters to her.
In a February 2024 interview with Byrdie, Nicola said she chooses her own clothes, relying on advice from Claudia rather than working with a professional stylist.
I usually ask my mom for advice on what to wear, either by giving her a few choices or letting her suggest something she finds.
Claudia also weighed in on Nicola’s bridal attire for her April 2022 nuptials to Brooklyn.
The actress shared with Grazia that she collaborated with her mother and friend Leslie Fremar on designing a wedding dress alongside her mother-in-law, Victoria, before ultimately choosing a Valentino gown.
She said: ‘Victoria called my mom and said her atelier couldn’t make it.
I talked to my mom and Leslie and explained that this wasn’t going to work out. Then I asked them what we should do next.
Oh my gosh, I’ve been absolutely obsessed with Valentino forever, seriously! And I can’t even believe it, but I actually got to go to their atelier – the actual place where the magic happens! – and try on one of their dresses. It was a dream come true, honestly!
People believed Claudia was the driving force behind Nicola and Brooklyn’s wedding, and she was the one who insisted they have just a single ceremony.
The mother of eight apparently made several choices after disagreeing with Victoria, who had hoped to have another event in the UK.
According to a source, Claudia took the lead in planning the wedding, which made Victoria very angry.
I’ve noticed Victoria’s always been someone people tend to be a little intimidated by – she’s been in the public eye for so long, and people naturally look up to her. But honestly, it was fascinating to see that Mrs. Peltz just didn’t seem phased by any of that at all! She didn’t seem impressed one bit.
Nicola recently shared in Tatler magazine that her mother was the driving force behind planning her wedding, handling almost all of the arrangements.
According to the magazine, Claudia was the one who invited the Williams sisters to the wedding, even though they weren’t close friends with the family.
Nicola was surprised when her friend met Venus and Serena Williams at a charity event. Her friend casually mentioned inviting them, and Nicola thought it was amazing – she considers them incredibly beautiful and successful role models.
Nicola has often spoken about how much she values her family. In a 2024 interview with Byrdie, she said, ‘Family truly means everything to me.’
I love visiting Florida whenever I can, and we always stay with my parents. It truly makes me happy to wake up and be around my siblings.
Recently, Nicola posted a heartfelt message praising her mother, Claudia, saying ‘there’s simply no one like you.’ This came while Brooklyn Beckham has been distant from his own parents.
Nicola shared heartwarming black and white photos of her and her mother hugging, along with a sweet message saying how much she loves her mom.
I can’t imagine my life without your love. Thank you for being the wonderful person you are, both inside and out – there’s absolutely no one like you.
Even though their daughter is famous, Nelson and Claudia value their family’s privacy and prefer to keep their personal life away from public attention.
During a 2022 interview with Grazia, Nicola said she views her parents as ‘anti-Hollywood.’
‘My family is not in the limelight. I don’t see them like that at all,’ she explained.
Nicola shared that her family helps her stay balanced and humble as she becomes more successful in her acting and modeling career.
‘It’s funny to be the first person in your family to venture off and try something new,’ she said.
My six brothers are supportive, but they still see me as their sister, not as someone different. My family always keeps me realistic and down-to-earth.
This follows Brooklyn publicly showing his support for his wife, Nicola, and making strong statements about his parents, Sir David and Victoria.
The 26-year-old chef spoke out on social media Monday about ongoing issues with his family. He claims these conflicts have been happening for years, even before his wedding in 2022.
In a detailed six-page statement, Brooklyn explained he doesn’t want to make amends with his family and is asserting his independence for the first time, alleging that his parents have always dictated the story of their family.
Honestly, it’s been incredibly difficult navigating my family’s disapproval of my wife, Nicola. From even before our wedding, my parents have consistently tried to undermine our relationship, and sadly, that hasn’t changed. It’s a really painful situation, and it’s something we’re still dealing with.
The message suggests a definite split, and doesn’t offer much hope for making amends with the Beckhams anytime soon. It seems he’s completely distanced himself from their family life.
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