Selena Gomez and Nicola Peltz Beckham’s Friendship Timeline From becoming a “throuple” to getting matching tattoos, here’s a breakdown of Selena Gomez and Nicola Peltz Beckham’s friendship
Updated on February 6, 2024 09:48AM EST Photo: elena Gomez Instagram Selena Gomez and Nicola Peltz Beckham have quickly become one of Hollywood’s favorite best-friend duos.
The pair first connected at the Academy Museum Gala in October 2022 and have been inseparable ever since. Peltz Beckham’s husband, Brooklyn Beckham, has also embraced Gomez, and the trio jokingly call themselves a “throuple.”
From vacations to matching tattoos, the two stars have quickly reached BFF status. Keep reading for a full breakdown of Selena Gomez and Nicola Peltz Beckham’s friendship.
November 6, 2022: Selena Gomez and Nicola Peltz Beckham celebrate the release of Gomez’s documentary Nicola Peltz Beckham Instagram Fans first got a peek into Gomez and Peltz Beckham’s friendship in early November 2022. To celebrate the release of Gomez’s documentary, My Mind & Me, Peltz Beckham hosted a viewing party and shared photos from the evening on Instagram.
“Girls night celebrating your beautiful documentary congratulations selena! 🫧🥂,” the model captioned the post, which featured photos of the duo in matching pink silk pajamas and Peltz Beckham’s husband, Brooklyn, preparing food in the kitchen.
November 24, 2022: Selena Gomez appears in Nicola Peltz Beckham’s first TikTok Later that month, Peltz Beckham posted her very first TikTok video, which shows the model embracing Gomez. Viewers were quick to call out the new friendship, leaving comments such as “I’m totally here for this friendship” and “Good vibes and lovely energy in this friendship.”
November 24, 2022: Selena Gomez celebrates Thanksgiving with Nicola Peltz Beckham and Brooklyn Beckham To celebrate the Thanksgiving holiday, Gomez enjoyed a fish and chips feast alongside Peltz Beckham, Brooklyn and some other friends.
In an Instagram video shared by Brooklyn, the group can be seen hanging out in a kitchen area while preparing their meal.
“Fish and chips with @nicolaannepeltzbeckham and @selenagomez @bradleygpeltz @raquellestevens ️️️️,” Brooklyn wrote in the caption.
At some point during the festivities, Gomez and Peltz Beckham posed for a sweet selfie.
January 2, 2023: Selena Gomez and Nicola Peltz Beckham spend New Year’s Eve together in Mexico Nicola Peltz Beckham Instagram On Jan. 2, 2023, both Gomez and Peltz Beckham posted a slew of photos from their vacation in Los Cabos, Mexico, over the New Year’s holiday. They pair spent time enjoying the beach and cruising the waters by boat along with some other friends and Peltz Beckham’s husband, Brooklyn.
January 2, 2023: Selena Gomez and Nicola Peltz Beckham reveal matching “angel” tattoos Selena Gomez Instagram Gomez and Peltz Beckham revealed they got matching tattoos of the word “angel” written in script on their forearms. Gomez shared the new ink on her Instagram Story, adding a simple white heart as a caption.
January 2, 2023: Selena Gomez and Nicola Peltz Beckham wear matching dresses for New Year’s One of Gomez’s New Year’s posts showed off her and Peltz Beckham’s matching sparkly silver minidresses with cutouts on the sides.
“Thanks @maisonvalentino for me and my angels dresses!,” Gomez captioned the photos. “Felt like a fairy!”
January 2, 2023: Selena Gomez jokes about being in a “throuple” with Nicola Peltz Beckham and Brooklyn Beckham Selena Gomez Instagram
Gomez’s last batch of photos from her New Year’s trip featured shots of herself getting cozy with Peltz Beckham and her husband, Brooklyn.
“Fine calls us a throuple #foreverplusone,” Gomez captioned the post.
“Facts 🤣,” Peltz Beckham said in the comments.
January 8, 2023: Selena Gomez shares a birthday tribute to Nicola Peltz Beckham Selena Gomez Instagram The day before Peltz Beckham’s actual birthday, January 9, Gomez shared a sweet message for her friend on Instagram.
“It’s not your bday yet but let’s celebrate NOW!” the singer captioned a carousel of photos showing Peltz Beckham, Gomez and Gomez’s younger sister Gracie embracing.
“Omg my sisters!!” Peltz Beckham commented, along with some heart emojis.
January 11, 2023: Nicola Peltz Beckham celebrates Selena Gomez’s Golden Globe nomination The day after the 2023 Golden Globes, at which Gomez was nominated for her role in Only Murders in the Building, Peltz Beckham congratulated her friend with a heartfelt Instagram post.
“Celebrating our golden globe girlie,” the model captioned a photo of herself, Brooklyn and Gomez enjoying a piece of cake. “So proud of you @selenagomez I love you so much!”
January 14, 2023: Selena Gomez shares a new photo from her New Year’s trip with Nicola Peltz Beckham Nearly two weeks after their New Year’s vacation in Mexico, Gomez posted a previously unseen photo from the trip. “My queen,” the Rare Beauty founder captioned the image, which showed herself and Peltz Beckham embracing on the deck of a boat.
“You’re MY QUEEN I LOVE YOU SO MUCH!! I LOVE YOUU ” Peltz Beckham replied in the comments.
February 5, 2023: Selena Gomez posts a photo of her and Nicola Peltz Beckham wearing matching hats elena Gomez Instagram Gomez posted a series of photos from an evening out with friends, including one snap of her and Peltz Beckham wearing matching fuzzy bucket hats while lifting their martini glasses in the air.
Peltz Beckham later shared the same image on her own Instagram page with the caption, “I love this girl so much @selenagomez angel sister.”
February 22, 2023: Selena Gomez and Nicola Peltz Beckham attend Brooklyn Beckham’s soccer practice Gomez and Peltz Beckham stepped out together to support Brooklyn at his soccer practice. The pair were joined by Gomez’s little sister Gracie, whom Gomez featured in a TikTok from the outing, per Entertainment Tonight.
“Supporting uncle Brooklyn,” Gomez said in the video while Gracie cheered him on. “Throuple in action,” Peltz Beckham added.
Not long after, Gomez announced she’d be taking a break from social media. News of her break came after Gomez reacted to a fan-made TikTok that implied that one of Hailey Bieber’s previous TikToks was a subtle jab at Gomez. Her announcement also followed speculation that Kylie Jenner had shaded Gomez in a separate social media post, though Jenner quickly shot the rumors down.
“I’m going to be taking a second from social media, because this is a little silly. I’m 30 and am too old for this. But I love you so much and I’ll see you guys sooner than later,” Gomez said in a TikTok Live. “I’m just gonna take a break from everything.”
March 15, 2023: Nicola Peltz Beckham jokes about being in a “throuple” with Selena Gomez and Brooklyn Beckham While chatting with Cosmopolitan UK, Peltz Beckham recalled the moment she and Brooklyn first connected with Gomez.
“I had met her once in passing a few years ago, and then we all went to this event in September, the Academy Gala. We just clicked and had the best time,” the model said, adding that the now-inseparable trio calls themselves a “throuple.”
Peltz Beckham went on to describe Gomez as her “soul sister” with a “heart of gold.”
“I love her so much,” she told the outlet. “She’s truly one of the most amazing people I’ve ever met in my whole life. The kindest person ever. I feel like I’ve known her forever.”
May 31, 2023: Nicola Peltz Beckham says she and Selena Gomez “speak the same love language” Gomez interviewed Peltz Beckham and Brooklyn Beckham for Wondermind — a hub for mental health content co-founded by the Wizards of Waverly Place alum. During the Q&A, Gomez expressed just how much she loves being a part of a “throuple” with the married couple.
“Selena, we love you so much, you have no idea,” Peltz Beckham responded. “I think we speak the same love language. We never really go out in L.A. We’re always working or with the dogs. The best moments are just like when you don’t have to do anything. You can just be with the people you love, and it makes me so happy, but I’m also such a homebody.”
July 22, 2023: Nicola Peltz Beckham marks Selena Gomez’s 31st Birthday with an Instagram post Nicola Peltz Beckham Instagram
Peltz Beckham celebrated Gomez’s 31st birthday with a sweet Instagram post, including a snap of herself, Beckham and Gomez lying together.
“Happy birthday to my soul sister @selenagomez 🤍,” Peltz Beckham wrote in the caption. “I love you more than you know. I am so blessed to have you by my side in this life thank you for being such a beautiful light in this world 🤍.”
December 3, 2023: Nicola Peltz Beckham and Selena Gomez celebrate their one-year friendship anniversary Stefanie Keenan/Getty
Gomez, Peltz Beckham and Brooklyn Beckham, who first met at the 2022 Academy Museum Gala, celebrated their one-year friendship anniversary by attending the lavish annual event as a trio.
The “throuple” got ready for the 2023 Academy Museum Gala at The Beverly Hills Hotel and walked the red carpet together later that evening. February 3, 2024: Selena Gomez supports Nicola Peltz Beckham at premiere of Lola LISA O’CONNOR/AFP via Getty Images
Peltz Beckham wrote, directed and starred in Lola. At the indie film’s Los Angeles premiere, Gomez walked the red carpet in support of her best friend.
While talking to PEOPLE that evening, Peltz Beckham gushed about Gomez’s new boyfriend, Benny Blanco.
“Benny is so incredible. We love him so, so much. And he is also an incredible cook,” she said, offering her seal of approval.
