Why Nicola Peltz's family may disapprove of Brooklyn Beckham's tattoo tributes to his wife
Getting inked is a rite of passage in the Beckham household. Both David and Victoria Beckham have braved the needle in the name of art, subsequently inspiring all three of their sons, Brooklyn, Romeo and Cruz to head to the tattoo parlours upon turning eighteen.
Following in his famous father's footsteps, Brooklyn has racked up the tattoo count, regularly showcasing his latest ink additions online. Since marrying Nicola Peltz in 2021, the aspiring chef has dedicated multiple tattoos to his actress wife like the bunny one below – but whether they were a hit with the Peltz family is another question.
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Of course, Brooklyn's tattoo tributes to Nicola are incredibly heartfelt, yet Nicola's heritage may be why her parents, Nelson and Claudia, may not be so keen.
Brooklyn Beckham has many tattoos dedicated to his wife Nicola Peltz
The Peltz family are proudly Jewish. The family often share their religious celebrations with fans online and celebrate the Jewish holidays. Yet in Jewish religion and culture, being tattooed is often frowned upon.
The aspiring chef has a Star of David tattooed on his hand
The devasting reason behind this has links to the Holocaust. During the Second World War, Jews living in camps were tattooed by the Nazis with a number. While some liberal Jews embraced tattooing as an act of defiance against this harrowing history, many members of the Jewish community are still very much haunted by the memory of tattooing during the Holocaust.
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Moreover, according to the Torah (Leviticus 19:28), "You shall not make gashes in your flesh for the dead, or incise any marks on yourselves". This is a well-known aversion that has led many Jews to avoid the needle.
The Peltz family are proud of their Jewish ancestry and heritage
However, in recent years, an increasing number of Jews have been experimenting with tattoos as the anti-tatt trope is losing its significance. Tattoos are seen more as fashion statements or an outward expression of the inner self in today's zeitgeist, meaning that while the turbulent history of Jews with tattoos remains ever-relevant, followers of the Jewish faith are toying with body art more and more.
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So, whether or not the Peltz clan take issue with Brooklyn's inkings, it's clear the 23-year-old has positive intentions behind his needlework. He even proudly honored Nicola's heritage by having a Star of David tattooed on his hand, which can only be a positive move in wake of rising antisemitism across the globe
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