Brooklyn Beckham was criticized for appearing "out of place" and was dubbed a "spare part" in a Halloween photo featuring his wife, Nicola Peltz, and her friend Damian Hurley. The image, posted on Instagram, showed Peltz and Hurley in matching leather outfits, while Beckham sported an ab-flashing Superman costume.
Body language expert Judi James observed what she described as an "extreme of this complimentary but status-imbalanced look." James noted that Beckham's pose, with his hands in his pockets and a "weak, puppy-ish smile," suggested a desire to "hide" or "pander" to Peltz. She contrasted this with Peltz and Hurley's "Zoolander-style" posing, highlighting their "performative display of mirroring and bonding" that appeared to sideline Beckham.
Fans speculated that Peltz's decision not to match Beckham was a response to her wearing an outfit similar to those previously worn by his parents, David and Victoria Beckham, in 1999. The couple celebrated their seven-year anniversary shortly before the Halloween post, sharing affectionate tributes on social media. However, some followers deemed these public declarations "over performative."
James also commented on the couple's public displays of affection, noting that when they kissed in the posted photos, the image was "confusingly blurred." She suggested this might be an attempt to "hide the details," despite public kissing seemingly being a "favourite form of display" for the couple.
Beckham and Peltz's relationship began after reconnecting at a Halloween party hosted by Leonardo DiCaprio in 2019. They married in April 2022 and have planned a vow renewal for August 2025. Hurley and Beckham share Sir Elton John as a godfather, and the three have been seen together at various social events.
Beckham's outfit, described by James as "Man of Marshmallow," featured a padded or inflated top and Clark Kent glasses, symbolizing Superman's "mild mannered" alter ego. This was contrasted with Peltz's "fierce" Catwoman costume, complete with a bullwhip, and Hurley's matching ensemble.
