Nicola Peltz Still Battling With Ex Dog Groomer Amid Unending Family Drama

By Afouda Bamidele on May 28, 2025 at 7:30 PM EDT

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Nicola Peltz is unrelenting in her search for justice for her dog!

The actress's ongoing court case with her dog groomer over her pet's death takes another dimension as she is now being asked to come in for a deposition. Nicola's need to appear comes amid family drama with her husband's people allegedly labeling him a hostage in their marriage.

Nicola Peltz dragged dog grooming company Houndspa owner Deborah Gittleman and the groomer John Ceballos to court last year for wrongfully manhandling her dog, Nala, leading to her passing.

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Nicola Peltz Must Release Medical Records For Her Dog

Nicola Peltz is waves as leaving the Kelly Clarkson show in New York City on Feb 07, 2024
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The actress must now answer important questions under oath before a New York judge in the ongoing case. She must reportedly appear for the deposition before October 30, as her dead dog's groomer insisted he did nothing wrong.

Nicola will also have to release the necropsy report for the late Nala, detailing the cause of her death and other important information related to it. The newest member of the Beckham family has a long and rich history with the dog, which she rescued and has had with her for about nine years.

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The actress claimed that she had unknowingly invited the groomer to fix her dog, despite her family having cut ties with him professionally. That visit marked the beginning of the end as Nala, who went in healthy for grooming, returned heavily and wheezing, with her chest pulsating."

Despite rushing her for medical aid, Nala tragically died less than two hours after she visited John. As noted by In Touch, the actress demanded unspecified damages from the company to donate them to a dog rescue organization.

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The 30-Year-Old Penned A Touching Tribute To Her Late Dog

As shared by The Blast, Nicola informed the world of her loss when she shared a heartfelt tribute on Instagram, reflecting on the profound bond she had with her beloved dog.

In her post, dated June 16, 2024, she described the unbearable pain of losing Nala just hours after a grooming appointment. Nicola expressed her heartbreak and revealed that she chose to share her story with the hope of preventing similar tragedies for other pet owners. 

She emphasized the importance of being cautious about where owners take their dogs, as the behind-the-scenes realities can be alarming.

The actress described Nala as her "beautiful queen," who was her loyal companion for nine years and conveyed a deep wish to hold her again. In a touching closing, she prayed for Nala to be with her loved ones in spirit.

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Nicola's Marriage To Brooklyn Beckham Comes Under Scrutiny

David and Victoria Beckham , Nicola Peltz Beckham and Brooklyn Peltz Beckham leave their hotel to go to dinner.
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Nearly a year after she marked her first wedding anniversary with Brooklyn, the couple is now battling rumors of a troubled marriage worsened by their estrangement from David and Victoria Beckham.

As reported by The Blast, sources claim that the Beckhams view Brooklyn as a "hostage" in her marriage to the billionaire heiress. They reportedly believe he is being "controlled" and engaging in activities he has previously despised. 

Speaking of his least favorite activities, Brooklyn is known to hold a private aversion to being filmed and typically only participates in videos out of necessity. However, he posted an Instagram video featuring him riding a motorbike with Nicola. 

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This public display, along with the accompanying caption in which he describes the actress as his world, indicates his support for her in the ongoing feud with his family.

His parents, David and Victoria, reportedly feel "betrayed" after the couple chose to skip the football legend's 50th birthday celebration, adding a troubling dimension to their already strained relationship.

The Designer Is Also Reportedly Estranged From His Siblings

Brooklyn Beckham and Nicola Peltz arriving at their hotel during Paris Fashion Week
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The senior Beckhams are not the only ones feeling the heat of the family feud. The ongoing situation has reportedly also caused friction between Brooklyn and his siblings. Recently, Brooklyn visited the UK for a photo shoot with Moncler but did not inform his parents or make time for his brothers and sister. 

Tensions appear to have escalated between Brooklyn and his younger brother Romeo, particularly during Brooklyn's wedding to Nicola, when Nicola allegedly refused to interact with Mia Regan, Romeo's girlfriend.

Brooklyn's relationships with his youngest brother, Cruz, and sister, Harper, have also seemingly deteriorated. An insider noted that Brooklyn and Cruz, who typically have a positive relationship, have not seen each other in a long time.

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Brooklyn and Nicola did not visit Harper during their trip, which has been described as heartbreaking. The insider mentioned that Nicola used to be very close to Harper.

She reportedly frequently shared photos and videos of her on social media, leading to concerns that she may have used their relationship to enhance her public image. 

The decision to exclude Harper, who is uninvolved in the family drama, is considered cruel by some, raising questions about Brooklyn's motivations.

Nicola Peltz Reportedly Finds A Friend In Meghan Markle Amid Family Drama

Meghan Markle at Invictus Games Vancouver Whistler 2025, day 2, Vancouver, Canada - 9 Jan 2025
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The 30-year-old's marital upheavals have now drawn her to form a new friendship with someone in a similar situation, Meghan. The two were able to share their burdens and sympathize with each other when Prince Harry and Meghan invited Nicola and Brooklyn for dinner at their home.

As shared by The Blast, while the timing may have coincided with the Beckhams' feud, they had reportedly made plans to hang out months before. Meghan reportedly empathized with Nicola, as both women have grappled with similar challenges stemming from strained family dynamics in the public eye.

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A source revealed that during a recent dinner, Meghan and the actress engaged in a heartfelt conversation, finding common ground in their experiences of being portrayed in the media as villains for disrupting their husbands' lives.

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex also have their fair share of estrangement from Victoria and David. Meghan has reportedly suggested to Harry in the past that Victoria may have leaked some sensitive information about them to the press.

However, insiders close to Harry and Meghan have downplayed reports of their close friendship. The source noted that the royals did not personally invite the couple to dinner.

Instead, they were reportedly introduced to the gathering through a mutual acquaintance, which was not a private event but part of a larger gathering with various high-profile guests from entertainment and media.

Nicola Peltz surely has her cup full, wishing her all the peace!

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