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Daily Mail
5 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Nicola Peltz, 30, poses topless with her ageless mother Claudia, 70, as she shares a glimpse into the morning before she secretly renewed her vows with husband Brooklyn Beckham
Nicola Peltz posed topless next to her age-defying mother Claudia as she shared snaps the morning of her secret vow renewal with Brooklyn Beckham. The couple, who first wed in 2022, said 'I do' for a second time on August 2 in Westchester County in front of her family. Brooklyn's parents Victoria and David were very much absent amid their feud. Nicola wore her 70-year-old mother's vintage 1985 bridal gown for the big day, while her father Nelson, 83, was given the key role of officiating. Fun-filled snaps captured the bride getting ready with her model mother in a white bridal robe. Brooklyn and Nicola first tied the knot in a lavish £3million ceremony in 2022, when relations first began to sour with his parents in the run up to the big day. After shunning a dress made by her fashion designer Victoria in favour of a Valentino gown in 2022 - a choice which wasn't well received - Nicola once again snubbed her mother-in-law and wore her mother Claudia's vintage wedding gown. It is a poignant message to Posh and Becks', whom he and Nicola have grown increasingly estranged over recent months after failing to attend any of his father's 50th birthday celebrations in May. All the while the Beckhams were said to be upset by the Peltzes in 2022 who they felt were taking over the wedding. And ever since their first big nuptials in April 2022, the two families have not reunited and Nicola has rarely been pictured with the Beckhams. The couple shared the images on Instagram on Monday, alongside the words 'only love.' Nicola wore the same original $1.8mill ring set adding a glinting filter onto the dazzling jewels. They also shared a video of their very casual proposal on TikTok alongside a song by Ysabelle Cuevas alongside the words: 'Lost in your eyes..' Brooklyn described the vow renewal as a 'really beautiful experience' while admitting he is still head-over-heels for his wife. Speaking for the first time about the day, the 26-year-old admitted he'd happily do it 'every single day' if he could. Nicola wore her 70-year-old mother's vintage 1985 bridal gown for the big day, while her father Nelson, 83, was given the key role of officiating (her parents pictured on their wedding day) Brooklyn said the moment was all about creating a 'really cute memory' they'd treasure forever. Nicola was by his side as they exchanged longer vows than their original wedding, a detail Brooklyn confessed may cause a problem for his already inked tribute. Speaking to People he said: 'It was beautiful. We just wanted a really beautiful experience - a really cute memory. 'To be honest, I could renew my vows every single day with her. I think the most important thing that someone can do is find that person that they're going to spend the rest of their life with. 'It definitely shapes you as a person. It was really, really cute. It was really fun.' The eldest Beckham has his first set of vows tattooed on his arm and now admits he'll have to 'find space' for the new ones. The ceremony was a far cry from their first glitzy bash, with the couple opting for a smaller, more personal event surrounded by their four dogs. Far from being a party-loving celeb couple, Brooklyn says their favourite nights are spent at home, sipping wine and cooking together. The former footballer and Spice Girl enjoyed a spot of reading while topping up their tans after he was caught cheekily pinching her bottom The pair began dating back in October 2019, went Instagram official a few months later, and by July 2020, Brooklyn had popped the question. In another turn of events, the son of David and Victoria Beckham said he is keen to remind fans not to stress over life timelines, revealing that he didn't discover his career passion until his early twenties and now he's the proud owner of hot sauce brand Cloud23. Brooklyn added that Nicola played a major role in his business journey, pushing him to pursue food after he confessed he wasn't sure what career path to take. It all started, he admitted, after 'getting really drunk one night' and experimenting with making hot sauce in their kitchen. That tipsy trial run turned into a full-blown business, with Brooklyn spotting a gap in the market for high-end hot sauces with clean ingredients. Two flavours - Hot Habanero and Sweet Jalapeño - are now on sale and both featured in his recent Airbnb Originals Experience event in Los Angeles. Guests at the party were served spicy pickle martinis infused with his sauce before learning how to whip up chimichurri from celebrity chef Aaron May. Brooklyn revealed that cooking is his 'favourite thing', whether it's for Nicola, friends, or even the couple's beloved pets. His go-to dish is spaghetti bolognese - but with a twist - a whole bottle of red wine and a cork thrown into the pot for good luck. Brooklyn said: 'I add a whole bottle of red wine. The cheapest red wine is always the best for bolognese. I actually put 10 bay leaves in there.' He added: 'I don't know where I learned this, but I put the cork of the wine in the pot. I don't think it does anything. Then, I just marinate it for five hours.' And when he's entertaining, Brooklyn confessed candles, good music, and low lighting are his non-negotiable. Brooklyn's parents David and Victoria have been enjoying their annual summer break on their £16 million yacht in Europe. But he and Nicola have kept away amid an ongoing family feud, as the pair lived it up on a £85million vessel that dwarfs his parents' close by the week before. The family has been thrown into turmoil in recent months as it has been claimed Brooklyn has become increasingly estranged from his famous parents after failing to attend any of his father David's 50th birthday celebrations in May. It was also revealed that Brooklyn and Nicola's Instagram accounts no longer follow his younger brothers in the latest family drama. However, Brooklyn's friends told Daily Mail that Cruz and Romeo have actually blocked them on the social media platform. This would make sense given that Brooklyn and Nicola are still following Victoria and David. Brooklyn also didn't wish either his mum Victoria or dad David a happy birthday on social media - an unusual move for the Beckhams, who are known for their loving posts. This is in stark contrast to a post Brooklyn shared recently for his father-in-law and wrote on a picture of himself and Nicola with the billionaire: 'Happy birthday Nelson x We love you.'
Telegraph
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Telegraph
Mel B and the story behind her ‘sequel wedding' dress
For her second trip down the aisle, however, Brown chose a gown that was more 'club' than 'cathedral'. Designed by US-based designer Justin Alexander, her sheer, fit-and-flare gown was hand beaded with red crystals and bugle beads to create a 'floating' effect, a task that took six artisans over 850 hours to complete. While the gown's plunging sweetheart neckline and daring side slit would have raised eyebrows at St Paul's, there were no such sensitivities in Marrakech, allowing the ebullient, body-positive style that is Brown's trademark to reach its fullest expression. A lace-up corset and a cascading godet completed the look, the latter flowing into a dramatic, cathedral-length train, despite there being nary a cathedral in sight. If the singer's first gown reflected her British roots, her second captured her time in America, where she lived for 15 years between 2004 and 2019, and is currently continuing her stint as a judge on America's Got Talent. 'Mel loved the idea of a red dress – something bold, with lots and lots of shimmer, that also felt light and easy to move in,' says Caroline Black, owner of bridal boutique Evelie, in South Kensington, London. 'She had such a strong sense of what she wanted.' What she really, really wanted, one imagines, was the blessing of her four former bandmates. Despite telling Hello magazine in 2022 that the other Spice Girls 'like Rory so much… they've never liked any of my boyfriends and they've been quite clear about that,' only Emma Bunton attended the couple's July nuptials at St Paul's Cathedral, with Victoria Beckham, Melanie Chisholm and Geri Horner remaining absent due to travel and work commitments. Nor did they attend a subsequent £28,000 party at Shangri-La in The Shard. While photographic evidence is yet to surface, Brown's Instagram account seems to confirm that Mel C, at least, was on hand to witness the sequel. 'What a weekend! So happy we got to share it with you,' Chisholm posted, underneath a photo of the happy pair, in which the groom wore a cropped white jacket and black trousers by Alexander McQueen. While their Moroccan nuptials may have been a sequel, Mel B fans will be fervently hoping that this is the final instalment. The singer's first marriage, to Dutch backing dancer Jimmy Gulzar in 1998, lasted 16 months, while her second marriage, to businessman Stephen Belafonte in 2007, ended in acrimony in 2017, with Brown accusing Belafonte of emotional and physical abuse. In 2018, she became a patron for Women's Aid, the charity that helps survivors of domestic violence. She received an MBE in 2022 for her services to charitable causes. With an estimated net worth of £4.7 million, a costly divorce has left Brown as the least wealthy of the Spice Girls. Sizeable as her fortune may be, it's fairly modest for a woman who comprised one fifth of the best-selling girl group of all time. Since bursting onto the music scene in 1996 with their hit single Wannabe, the group has sold over 100 million records worldwide. And while rumours of a Spice Girls reunion may be unfounded, let's hope Mel B continues to make sweet music with her latest husband, at least.
