Brooklyn Beckham is receiving business advice from his billionaire father-in-law Nelson Peltz as he plans to build a commercial empire with his wife Nicola Peltz, according to a new report.
The 27-year-old British social media star is reportedly seeking to create a brand capable of rivaling the empire established by his famous parents, Victoria Beckham and David Beckham, while an ongoing family dispute continues.
Victoria, 52, and David, 51, hold a combined net worth of £1.185 billion generated through their extensive commercial pursuits, which range from fashion labels to global sports ventures. David Beckham rose to international fame as a professional footballer for Manchester United, Real Madrid, and the England national team, while Victoria Beckham achieved global stardom as a member of the Spice Girls before establishing her own luxury fashion line.
In contrast, Nelson Peltz, 84, possesses an estimated net worth of $1.6 billion. The American billionaire businessman is a founding partner of the activist investment firm Trian Fund Management and serves as non-executive chairman of fast-food chain Wendy's.
Most of Brooklyn Beckham's current income stems from his hot sauce brand, Cloud23, alongside various sponsorship deals on social media platform Instagram.
Building a commercial empire
A report in The Sun claims that Nelson Peltz has been secretly coaching his son-in-law, advising him that his most promising financial prospects rest in everyday consumer goods.
A source told the publication that Peltz suggested using existing public recognition to sell volume consumables that can be expanded product by product. The insider stated that selling items such as hot sauce will generate continuous revenue until brand recognition reaches a level where launching a chain of restaurants becomes a logical step.
The insider explained that Brooklyn Beckham has been listening with open ears because he can no longer turn to his parents for guidance. The report adds that he is determined to forge an independent career path to demonstrate his success after stepping away from the Beckham name and brand.
Brooklyn Beckham remains at the center of a family feud that led him to cut ties with his family in pursuit of peace. In January, he stated on Instagram that his parents had attempted to separate him from Nicola Peltz, whom he married in 2022.
A representative for Brooklyn Beckham has been contacted by the Daily Mail for comment regarding the report.
Public appearances in California
The news follows a recent public appearance in California, where Brooklyn Beckham appeared alongside Nicola Peltz at the Valentino Vendetta launch party last week. Observers noted that he adopted an American twang during a video filmed at the event.
During the appearance, the couple participated in a game of This Or That for media outlet Who What Wear on Thursday, discussing their routine for date nights.
When asked whether they prefer going out or staying at home, Brooklyn Beckham, a budding chef, said: "Staying in because I love to cook."
When questioned about sharing a closet, Brooklyn Beckham laughed: "If we shared a closet, maybe I would, if I was lucky, have one drawer."
Nicola Peltz was asked to choose between flowers or a love letter. Although she initially answered "both", she ultimately chose love letters. The couple's fondness for written notes is well documented, with both frequently sharing images of their letters on social media, and Brooklyn having one of his wife's letters tattooed onto his neck.
Venice Film Festival honor
The outing in California followed a brief visit to Europe, where Nicola Peltz attended the Venice Film Festival to accept the Rising Star Award. The annual festival, held on the Lido in Venice, Italy, is one of the film industry's oldest and most prestigious international events.
While her husband welcomed the honor, sources told the Daily Mail that the decision to grant her the award sparked anger among several of her industry peers.
Nelson Peltz, her mother Claudia, and her brother Bradley were in attendance at the ceremony to watch her receive the award.
Upon accepting the award, Nicola Peltz said: "Hi everyone. I am normally more comfortable playing a character as an actor than standing in front of an audience, so please bear with me."
She continued: "Thank you so much for this immense honour. To receive an award at the Venice Film Festival is something I will carry with me for the rest of my career."
Addressing her co-star in the film Prima, Faye Dunaway, who received a Lifetime Achievement award at the same ceremony, Nicola Peltz said: "Faye you have always been an inspiration to me and learning with you has been incredible."
Paying tribute to her relatives, Nicola Peltz added: "My family are my everything. My mum, dad, [brothers] Diesel and Brad and Brooklyn thank you. You always believe in me. To have your support is the reason I can reach to the stars in the first place."
The presentation experienced brief chaos prior to her taking the stage, with her award being announced five times while a presenter asked, "Where is our beautiful star?" Event organizers were eventually informed that she did not wish to accept the award until Faye Dunaway was also in position.
