Brooklyn Beckham Branded 'Pathetic' After Acting Like Nicola Peltz's 'Butler' Amid Fake Romance Claims

Brooklyn Beckham has been branded 'pathetic' and mocked as Nicola Peltz's 'butler' after a seemingly innocent red carpet gesture at the Deauville American Film Festival sparked a fresh wave of online criticism.

The couple looked close as they attended the prestigious French event together, but Brooklyn's decision to step in and move the train of Nicola's dramatic gown quickly became the focus of social media users.

Brooklyn Steps in To Fix Nicola's Dramatic Gown

Brooklyn and Nicola arrived at the 52nd Deauville American Film Festival in France on Tuesday, 8 September, continuing their run of high-profile appearances across Europe.

Nicola commanded attention in a romantic white Alberta Ferretti gown featuring a halter neckline, ruffled detailing and a sweeping train. Brooklyn opted for a sleek black suit, allowing his wife's elaborate dress to take centre stage.

However, cameras captured Brooklyn taking it upon himself to move the lengthy train of Nicola's gown behind her as they posed on the red carpet.

One observer claimed Nicola appeared 'a little irritated' by the gesture, while the moment quickly spread across social media.

Rather than being seen as a supportive husband helping his wife, some viewers interpreted the interaction very differently.

Fans Mock Brooklyn as Nicola's 'Butler'

The red carpet clip prompted a flood of harsh reactions, with several social media users mocking Brooklyn for appearing to fuss over Nicola's outfit.

One critic bluntly wrote, 'This is just embarrassing he looks pathetic!'

Another described him as 'a spare part', while a separate user joked that Brooklyn was acting as 'her butler'.

The criticism did not stop there. One commenter claimed Brooklyn had moved the train 'just to irritate her lol', while another accused the pair of being 'two talentless nepo narcissists'.

Others focused on Nicola's apparent reaction, with one viewer writing, 'Her body language truly tells enough. They are faking it hard.'

Another added, 'Stop the second hand embarrassment I can't watch this.'

The comments are opinions from individual social media users and do not establish that the couple were pretending or that Nicola was genuinely irritated.

Couple Put on a United Front in Deauville

Despite the online backlash, Brooklyn and Nicola appeared affectionate throughout the event, posing together for photographers and sharing kisses on the red carpet.

They also walked alongside Faye Dunaway, who was honoured with the Deauville Icon Award. Nicola and Dunaway are set to star together in the upcoming film Prima, with Nicola portraying a ballerina and Dunaway playing her grandmother and ballet mentor.

Earlier in Deauville, the pair attended a photocall for the film, giving Nicola another major fashion moment during the festival.

Brooklyn and Nicola Remain Close Amid Family Rift

The couple's repeated public appearances come against the backdrop of Brooklyn's highly publicised rift with his parents, David and Victoria Beckham, and other members of his immediate family.

Brooklyn addressed the family fallout publicly in January, saying he did not want to reconcile with his parents and accusing them of trying to interfere with his marriage to Nicola.

The dispute has continued to attract attention around family milestones and social media activity, while Brooklyn and Nicola have consistently appeared together at major events.