‘Lola’ director gets real about life behind the camera in new Birdie cover story
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Nicola Peltz makes birdie
Nicola Peltz Beckham is cherishing her bond with stepmother Victoria Beckham more than ever.
Since marrying Brooklyn Beckham in April 2022, the 29-year-old actor and director has shut down rumors about an alleged feud with the designer and former Spice Girls pop star. Ta. (Internet rumors had hinted that the so-called rift between the pair was due to Nicola choosing to wear a Valentino bridal dress rather than a Victoria Beckham design, but Nicola admits the decision was simply a matter of logistics.)
In our new cover story, birdie” was released on Thursday, and Nicola is once again proving to the world that there is nothing but love between them.
“I love her and she’s just an incredibly successful woman,” she says of the 49-year-old singer-turned-designer. I am blessed!
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Nicola Peltz makes birdie
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when talking to people in the audience roller At the premiere, Nicola wore a custom-made Victoria Beckham bustier and trousers to an event celebrating her directorial debut, and gushed about Victoria and her fashion expertise.
“She’s a genius. I’m so honored to be able to wear this tonight. It feels business but sexy. She’s a genius,” Nicola said of Victoria, who supported her look and her daughter-in-law. At the premiere.
Taking charge of the family brand was also completely her choice, considering the fact that she does not have a stylist. She tells PEOPLE she doesn’t need one because she has her chic moms, Claudia Hefner Peltz and Victoria, helping her in the fashion department.
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Victoria Beckham and Nicola Peltz Beckham pose together at the ‘Lola’ premiere
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her other place birdie Nicola spoke in an interview about the importance of being surrounded by family.
“Family means everything to me. I mean it with all my heart,” she said. “My family and my family in Brooklyn are very close and I don’t think there’s anything that makes me happier than knowing that I have a strong support system. It’s such a blessing and I will never take it for granted. Is not.”
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Nicola Peltz makes birdie
When you’re in the spotlight, it’s important to have a shoulder (or several) to lean on.
“Unfortunately, I get a lot of mean comments on my Instagram, which I read, and they always say, ‘She’s not working,'” Nicola said. , about online trolls questioning his success. “That’s fair and I don’t blame them for saying that because I’m not posting my opinion.” roller Experience it every step of the way.But I really tried my best. roller 6 years. It’s a very long process. ”
The official synopsis for the film, which is currently showing in select theaters, reads, “Set in 2002 in Central America, roller The film follows 19-year-old Laura James (Peltz), who is desperately trying to save up money to get her younger brother Arlo (Luke David Blum) out of the toxic household ruled by their mother Mona (Virginia Madsen). – Beckham). ”
Nicola told Birdy that she wanted the film to have a female director, and that she “wanted a feminine touch and a female perspective.”
“But back then, people [suggesting] “I should direct, because I know the characters better than anyone else.” “I never in a million years thought I would do that. I just jumped in,” she added. And that’s what I did. ”
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