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    Chris Hemsworth shares ‘magical’ moment he shared with Avengers co-star Robert Downey Jr

    Chris Hemsworth has returned to Limitless for its second season on Disney+.Hayley Anderson15:30, 16 Aug 2025Limitless: Live Better Now Season 2 official Disney+ trailerChris Hemsworth has revealed the “magical” moment he experienced on The Avengers set alongside his fellow cast members.The Australian actor, famous for portraying Thor, forms part of the legendary Avengers ensemble, which includes Chris Evans as Captain America, Robert Downey Jr as Iron Man, Mark Ruffalo as the Hulk, Florence Pugh as Black Widow, and Jeremy Renner as Hawkeye.The 42-year-old stepped away from the Marvel universe to shoot the second series of Limitless for Disney+, which follows his journey to discover better ways of living.Among the tasks set to boost his cognitive abilities was mastering the drums and performing before thousands at an Ed Sheeran gig.During a Q&A session for the fresh series, cognitive scientist Maya Shankar revealed that the actor would have experienced collective effervescence, a type of wonder felt within groups.Chris Hemsworth shares ‘magical’ moment with Robert Downey Jr on The Avengers set(Image: MARVEL STUDIOS)Article continues belowShe explained: “We feel the boundaries between us dissolve, we feel more connected with one another.”People describe having full blown spiritual experiences in these masses.”Hemsworth then chimed in to recall another occasion when he experienced similar feelings.He revealed: “I’ve had nothing to this degree but I remember being on The Avengers 2 or 3 and there was a fair bit of improvisation happening and 10 different characters in a room and something clicked and a few things came about.”Robert Downey Jr afterwards came up and said ‘Did you feel that?’Actor Chris Hemsworth had to learn to play the drums so he could play at an Ed Sheeran concert for Limitless season two.(Image: DISNEY PLUS)”I said ‘Yeah that was quite cool.'” He went on to say: “Every now and again, you tend to orchestrate it and capture it and that’s what you’re chasing the whole time.”It’s those little moments of magic where everything just falls into place and you’re no longer trying to articulate or analyse, it’s beyond you.”It’s been half a decade since Avengers: Endgame hit the big screen, but fans are on tenterhooks as the next instalment draws near.Article continues belowHemsworth, along with his fellow Avengers cast members, is currently immersed in the production of the sequel, Avengers: Doomsday.While an official release date remains under wraps, it’s anticipated to make its grand debut sometime in 2026.Limitless is available to watch on Disney+. More

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    ‘Taylor Swift’s eight-word podcast summary is life-changing and I’ll never forget it’

    Taylor Swift recently made her podcast debut on New Heights with her boyfriend Travis Kelce and his brother Jason, and shared some truly life-changing advice, according to one journalist14:59, 16 Aug 2025Jess Flaherty is a Senior News Reporter for the Social Newsdesk, working across multiple titles including the Mirror, OK! online, Daily Star and more. She previously worked for the Liverpool ECHO, where she covered breaking news, events and entertainment in Merseyside.Taylor Swift pictured at the 67th annual Grammy awards on February 2 2025 in Los Angeles, California(Image: Neilson Barnard, Getty Images for The Recording Academy)News of Taylor Swift’s eagerly awaited 12th album has sent fans into complete meltdown and, while this reaction is one I know All Too Well (see what I did there?), I was recently more stunned by eight words she uttered during her debut podcast appearance. The international megastar recently joined her beau Travis Kelce and his brother Jason on their popular podcast, New Heights.An absolute fantasy for Swifties worldwide – two hours of Taylor discussing, comprehensively, numerous facets and revelations about her private and career life, alongside her “human exclamation point” of a boyfriend.Throughout her two-decade journey, the 35-year-old performer has been well-acquainted with interviews, but an extended podcast feature hadn’t been in her plans until this moment.Fans received the enormous announcement of the album disclosure – The Life of a Showgirl will drop on 3rd October 2025.The self-proclaimed numerology enthusiast chose this date – 10/3 – to connect with her beloved number 13, while the 12 songs celebrate the achievement of a twelfth record.Taylor also discussed regaining ownership of her master recordings, becoming visibly moved as she reflected on the immense importance of an aspiration she’s harboured since inking her initial recording contract as a teen finally being realised.Article continues belowHowever, it was her perspective on social media that truly struck a chord with me.In a society overwhelmed by relentless online material riddled with, at times, unavoidable viewpoints, the legendary artist remains largely absent from digital platforms. And she delivered a fresh and, in my view, transformative outlook.Content cannot be displayed without consentShe explained: “Think of your energy as if it’s expensive.”As someone prone to anxiety who finds it far too simple to let harsh remarks spiral through my mind, this struck me as a brilliant and thoughtful approach from arguably the planet’s biggest celebrity.Taylor was discussing her mates and contacts who appear to react much like I do.She explained: “They’ll see one comment they don’t like and it’ll ruin their day, it’ll ruin their night and I just wanna say to them, you should think of your energy as if it’s expensive, as if it’s a luxury item.”Not everyone can afford it, not everyone has invested in you in order to be able to have the capital for you to care about this. What you spend your energy on, that’s the day.”Taylor Alison Swift, what an absolute legend you are. I’m going to treasure this wisdom every single day.Why do we allow ourselves to be so wounded by remarks from people who mean nothing to us?Why do we tumble into the pitfall of worrying about vicious comments or twisted views from complete strangers online?Taylor Swift and her boyfriend Travis Kelce pictured at Amerant Bank Arena on June 12, 2025 in Sunrise, Florida watching the Edmonton Oilers and the Florida Panthers play during the first period in Game Four of the 2025 Stanley Cup Final (Image: Bruce Bennett, Getty Images)Another phrase I adore – though this one wasn’t created by Swift – is “never take criticism from someone you wouldn’t go to for advice”.Taylor’s words reminded me of this clever, helpful piece of advice for navigating an increasingly negative and critical world.To me, it also showed that despite her unfathomable star power which continues to rise; despite the accolades and achievements; and the worldwide obsession with every aspect of her life; she is, at her core, the same person who used to scour Tumblr in the early days of her career, connecting with fans and offering well thought out and considered advice.Her words didn’t feel like they were coming from the biggest celebrity on the planet, they felt like those of a great friend who has your best interests at heart.Of course, Taylor Swift will never know I exist but I will carry her words with me forever.This segment of the podcast was shared on X, where fans shared their thoughts. One person said: “There’s a reason why she’s called Dr Taylor Alison Swift.”Article continues belowAnother said: “Ok fine [I’ll] go and watch the best episode of the podcast again. I need my therapy session.”A third added: “She’s the icon of wisdom, what did you expect.” More

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    Boomtown 2025 lets fans relive epic festival with one-of-a-kind cinematic souvenir

    Boomtown 2025 has given 75,000 attendees a post-festival gift – a hyper-personalised cinematic film capturing each fan’s unique experience in a first of it’s kind digital souvenir14:31, 16 Aug 2025Boomtown will be back again next year(Image: PR Handout/ Boomtown)Nearly 77,000 people who attended Boomtown 2025 have been given something never before seen at a music festival – a personal cinematic film of their own experience.The Hampshire-based festival, which drew 76,986 fans to the Matterley Estate earlier this month for Chapter 4: Power of Now, unveiled Boomtown Unboxed , a world-first initiative that transforms real festival moments into hyper-personalised digital souvenirs.Each attendee has received their own short film, created from data captured on-site and enriched with AI-powered storytelling, delivered via the official Boomtown app within a week of the event.Unlike traditional highlight reels, Boomtown Unboxed produced nearly 77,000 unique stories, each reflecting the individual journeys of the festival’s ‘citizens.’They have delivered a world-first festival gift(Image: PR Handout/ Boomtown)Organisers say the project marks a breakthrough in live-event storytelling and post-event engagement, setting a new benchmark for how festivals can forge deeper, long-lasting connections with their communities.Article continues belowBoomtown’s five-day celebration this year featured a bold mix of global icons and underground innovators. Sean Paul, Sex Pistols featuring Frank Carter, Nia Archives, Spice, Maribou State, Honey Dijon, The Mary Wallopers and Eliza Rose were among hundreds of acts across the sprawling site in the South Downs. For the first time, BBC Radio 1 Dance also hosted a takeover, bringing live sets and backstage content to national audiences.The Unboxed project was developed in partnership with creative agency Amplify and tech-driven storytellers Monks. Together, the teams used what they call “modular content technology” to turn Boomtown’s sprawling, immersive world into personalised keepsakes.Each attendee can watch their own personalised movie(Image: PR Handout/ Boomtown)Chris Rutherford, Boomtown co-founder, described the project as “a true world-first,” adding: “It’s your adventure, your memories, your Boomtown story… captured so you can relive it again and again.”Amplify CEO Sebastien Westerduin said the collaboration showed “what’s possible when creative vision meets AI-ready infrastructure, data, and a hugely diverse, engaged community,” while Monks’ creative director Joppe Soons called it “the end of the standard event aftermovie.”Tickets for Boomtown 2026, running 12–16 August at Matterley Estate, are already on sale. More information is available at www.boomtownfair.co.uk.Article continues belowHave you joined Threads? Follow Daily Star to keep up to date on all things showbiz hereWant all the biggest Showbiz and TV news straight to your inbox? Sign up for our free Daily Star Showbiz newsletter More

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    Peter Andre shares telling family snap as Katie Price hits back amid family feud

    Peter Andre has shared a snap of his family on social media for the first time since his explosive feud with ex-wife Katie Price erupted earlier this week14:06, 16 Aug 2025Updated 14:15, 16 Aug 2025(Image: Instagram/ @peterandre)Peter Andre has finally spoken out on social media, sharing a poignant family photo just days after his fiery spat with ex-wife Katie Price.The Mysterious Girl singer, 52, took to Instagram to post the picture following a tumultuous week in which Katie, 47, publicly labelled him a “fake saint”. The former lovebirds, who are parents to Junior and Princess, have found themselves embroiled in a new row over their daughter’s upcoming reality TV show.Katie recently pointed fingers at Peter and his management team, accusing them of sidelining her from Princess’ career and even alleging that she was barred from her daughter’s 18th birthday bash. This comes on the heels of Princess Andre declaring her independence from her parents amidst the ongoing feud with Katie Price.However, Peter hit back hard with a lengthy Instagram post, vowing to no longer keep mum. He penned: “For sixteen years, I have stayed silent in the face of repeated lies from my ex-wife and her family, out of respect for my children and loved ones, but staying silent has been incredibly frustrating. That ends today.”Peter Andre returns to social media with telling family snap after being slammed by ex Katie Price(Image: Instagram/ @peterandre)He continued: “The latest comments about my children’s welfare and living arrangements compel me to set the record straight. For well-documented reasons, and for their safety, Junior and Princess came into my care in 2018 and remained with me until they reached adulthood. In 2019, the family courts issued a legally binding order to enforce this arrangement. I have never made this public before, out of respect for my children.”, reports the Mirror.Article continues belowThe performer continued by claiming Katie was rehashing debunked allegations that had already been thrown out by previous legal proceedings, stating: “Unfortunately, there are many more lies and baseless accusations I have yet to address. Those will now be dealt with in the coming months.”Katie subsequently hit back via her representative, maintaining she was “at peace” and had passed the issue to her legal team. She also rejected any desire for a back-and-forth battle, declaring she would “no longer be gaslit and bullied as she once was”.In his debut post since the row kicked off, Peter has uploaded a family photograph featuring his wife Emily and their three youngsters together. He shared the image of his clan strolling hand-in-hand along the shoreline with their backs turned to the lens on his Instagram story, simply writing “Cyprus”.Peter Andre reacted to Katie online(Image: Getty Images)Peter and Katie initially crossed paths on I’m A Celebrity in 2004 and swiftly emerged as one of Britain’s most high-profile pairs. They tied the knot merely twelve months later, but following four years as a couple, their union crumbled.Katie has persistently claimed Peter and his management circle have shut her out of choices regarding Princess’ professional path. The 18 year old has recently debuted her maiden reality programme, featuring scenes of her bonding with her dad, whilst her mum receives minimal screen time.Katie has expressed feeling pushed aside from major moments in her daughter’s journey, alleging she was barred from Princess’ 18th birthday celebration and shut out of production. During her podcast, Katie confessed she was “very, very upset” about the circumstances, claiming that Peter’s team regard her as “trash” and wanted to exclude her from the programme.She also expressed her heartbreak at being absent from Princess’ special moment, revealing: “Princess was like ‘I’m having a party’. And I wasn’t invited because it was for ‘filming’.”Have you joined Threads? Follow Daily Star to keep up to date on all things showbiz hereArticle continues belowWant all the biggest Showbiz and TV news straight to your inbox? Sign up for our free Daily Star Showbiz newsletter More

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    Clarkson’s Farm star Kaleb Cooper welcomes third child after dramatic harvest dash

    Clarkson’s Farm star Kaleb Cooper became a dad for the third time – but in true farmer style, he kept working in the fields before dashing to meet his newborn13:45, 16 Aug 2025Updated 13:46, 16 Aug 2025Kaleb has become a dad for the third timeClarkson’s Farm favourite Kaleb Cooper has become a dad for the third time but true to form, he was still out in the fields when the big news came through.The 26-year-old farmer, who has won fans with his no-nonsense style on the hit Amazon Prime show, was in the middle of harvesting when he received the call that his fiancée Taya had gone into labour.According to his boss Jeremy Clarkson, Kaleb didn’t panic or rush to the hospital. Instead, he calmly said he would head over once he had finished working the field he was on. Clarkson later joked that his young co-star was the ultimate professional for putting farming before everything – even a delivery room dash.The former Top Gear presenter revealed the exchange in his newspaper column, praising Kaleb’s work ethic while also poking fun at the unusual timing. He even teased that the newborn should be named after the field where Kaleb was working at the time, which happened to be called “Deadman”. The tongue-in-cheek suggestion was quickly dismissed.He was on the farm when he found out(Image: Kaleb Cooper/Instagram)It marks the third child for Kaleb and his long-term partner Taya, who were childhood sweethearts. The couple already share two young children, Oscar, born in 2021, and Willa, born in 2023.Article continues belowKaleb, who grew up in Chipping Norton and began farming in his early teens, has become one of the standout stars of Clarkson’s Farm since it launched in 2021. His straight-talking advice, grumpy humour and fierce commitment to traditional farming have made him a favourite among viewers.But while there was cause for celebration in Kaleb’s personal life, life on Diddly Squat Farm has been less cheerful. Clarkson admitted the summer’s drought had left their crops in poor condition, with the yield so small it could “fit inside a Hoover bag”. The disappointing harvest adds another challenge to the already unpredictable life of farming, which the show has highlighted in its behind-the-scenes look at rural life.Fans were excited for the star(Image: cooper_kaleb/Instagram)Despite the tough conditions, Kaleb has continued to put in the hours, even as his family grows. His story is another reminder of the unique pressures faced by farmers balancing work, weather and home life.For fans of Clarkson’s Farm, it’s another glimpse of the down-to-earth young farmer who has managed to turn hard graft, quick wit and a love of tractors into an unlikely TV success.Have you joined Threads? Follow Daily Star to keep up to date on all things showbiz hereArticle continues belowWant all the biggest Showbiz and TV news straight to your inbox? Sign up for our free Daily Star Showbiz newsletter More

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    Billie Shepherd ‘hysterical’ with pain over mystery condition as family lend support

    Billie Shepherd has been dealing with a health condition that has left her bedbound13:24, 16 Aug 2025Billie Shepherd has been dealing with a health condition that has left her bedbound(Image: Ken McKay/ITV/REX/Shutterstock)With three gorgeous youngsters, a blissful marriage and an incredibly tight relationship with her sister, Billie Shepherd seems to enjoy an idyllic life. However, beneath the cheerful exterior, the ex-TOWIE personality has been grappling with a condition that has confined her to bed, which she calls “horrendous”.As Billie and her younger sibling Samantha Faiers make their much-anticipated comeback to television in their fresh ITV reality programme, Sam And Billie: Sister Act, Billie has sat down for a candid interview to disclose how she is gradually recovering from her struggle with Lyme disease, a bacterial condition typically transmitted through the bite of an infected tick. The condition brings severe exhaustion and joint discomfort that can persist for years.”It’s been a really, really tough time,” Billie admits to the Mirror. “I’ve been lucky in that I’ve never been challenged with health issues, I’ve never had to face that. And people are dealing with things 10 times worse, but it has been awful.”The 35 year old reveals she initially began experiencing symptoms back in January. “One day I was fine, the next I woke up with really bad pains in my elbows and my arms,” she explains. “I thought I must have slept funny. I tried to ignore it but as the days went on, the pain went all over my body to the point where I couldn’t even get out of bed. It was horrendous.”Billie reveals she was “back and forth to the doctors” yet nobody could determine what was afflicting her.The former TOWIE star, 35, shares three children with her husband Greg(Image: Shane Anthony Sinclair/Getty Images)Article continues belowHowever, her condition continued to deteriorate. “I had hard, red lumps all over my legs, which were so painful, a horrible rash on my back and extreme fatigue,” she remembers.”But worst was the reactive arthritis – the most intense, awful pain in my joints. It was agony. My immune system was attacking the healthy tissue in my joints. I had so many blood tests but no one could figure it out. One doctor said she’d never seen anything like it. It was frustrating. This went on for about two months before we learnt it was Lyme’s.”Medical professionals suspect Billie was bitten by an infected tick, potentially up to three years previously. Yet the infection remained inactive until her immune system became compromised, probably due to repeated bouts of tonsillitis the previous year.As Billie’s suffering intensified, so did the medication. Multiple rounds of antibiotics and steroids were prescribed in an attempt to manage her pain and reduce swelling.”My body wasn’t responding to antibiotics any more,” Billie explains. “After the last course, I actually got worse. I was so unwell. It was only after Sam introduced me to a holistic doctor and I started taking natural medicines that I started to notice a difference and things slowly began to turn around.”Billie is recovering but still faces fatigue and pain, and hopes her story raises awareness of Lyme disease in the UK.(Image: Mike Marsland/WireImage)Billie found herself dependent on her husband Greg, sister Sam and their mother, Suzanne Wells, for everyday assistance.”Some mornings I couldn’t even get out of bed. I would have to crawl,” she remembers. “Going to the toilet, I was in bits, I was hysterical, crying, because I was in so much pain. It was hard for me to sit on the toilet without Greg helping me. It was so scary.”How could I have been fine one day and like that the next? Greg was so worried, but he’s been really good. And my mum, too. She could see I was in agony. She was round every day. Obviously I confided a lot in Samantha, too.”The major challenge facing Billie was finding a way to discuss her condition with her youngsters, Nelly, 11, Arthur, eight, and Margot, two.”Kids are adaptable, but I was so poorly there’s no way they wouldn’t notice,” Billie reveals. “I explained honestly why I wasn’t very well. Nelly understands, she’s on the ball and will ask if it’s Lyme disease that’s making me tired when I’m not feeling good. But equally I don’t want them to ever feel worried about me.”Billie Shepherd says Lyme disease left her bedbound, speaking openly ahead of her new ITV show with sister Samantha Faiers.(Image: Karwai Tang/WireImage)Billie now questions whether the illness, which has also struck celebrities including Justin Timberlake, Avril Lavigne and Bella Hadid, was worsened by the stress of dealing with her children’s individual health problems. In the debut episode of Sister Act, launching this week, viewers will witness Billie breaking down as she recounts to Sam, 34, the frightening incident when Margot was rushed to hospital by ambulance following a seizure.”That whole situation was really, really scary,” Billie admits. “As a parent, you never think it’s going to happen to you – you wouldn’t even want to imagine it. And when it does happen you go into fight or flight mode. I was petrified.”Margot hasn’t had a seizure since, and that was back in January. So I’m praying and hoping she’s grown out of them. But it was such a worrying time. As any parent who’s experienced their child having a febrile seizure will tell you, you’re on edge a lot of the time. It’s hard to deal with when it happens. It’s made me realise how much stress can affect your body.”Billie goes on to say, “It was a vicious circle. I think I was holding in a lot of worry and anxiety about the kids and not knowing at the time what was wrong with me. I think it all led to a massive immune system crash.”Billie Shepherd and Samantha FaiersArthur had health issues, too. Like his mum, he’d had tonsillitis for months and had been due to have them out – but Billie didn’t think it was a good idea.Article continues belowBillie’s condition has improved considerably, though she continues to battle tiredness, mental cloudiness and the odd bout of discomfort. She’s hoping her experience will boost understanding as there are an estimated 2,000 to 3,000 fresh cases of Lyme disease annually across the UK.The journey unfolds in Sister Act, which, despite being packed with drama, also highlights numerous uplifting moments, featuring a guest appearance from Amanda Holden and, naturally, Sam and Billie’s unshakeable sisterly connection. “Sam And Billie: Sister Act premieres on Tuesday 19 August at 9pm on ITV2 and ITVX More

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    Best hidden gems on BBC iPlayer, ITVX, Channel 4 and My5 to stream for free

    TV fans have shared their top hidden gems across BBC iPlayer, ITVX, Channel 4 and My5 – from gritty dramas to underrated comedies, here’s what to stream right now…12:00, 16 Aug 2025Nightsleeper was named as one to watch(Image: BBC/Euston Films/Mark Mainz)If you’ve scrolled endlessly through the menus of iPlayer, ITVX or Channel 4 without finding something new to watch, then it’s time to take note…TV fans have been sharing their best ‘hidden gem’ recommendations online, and there’s plenty worth adding to your watchlist.One viewer singled out Ludwig, David Mitchell’s darkly comic crime drama that aired last year on BBC One, describing it as “excellent” and saying they “can’t wait for series 2”.Over on ITVX, they recommended Joan, the gripping true-crime inspired drama about a desperate mother who turns to the criminal underworld, starring Sophie Turner.Ludwig should be on your watch list(Image: BBC / Big Talk)And if you’re after something tense, Nightsleeper on BBC iPlayer offers a high-stakes “hackjacking” thriller set aboard an overnight train. For period drama fans, Channel 5’s The Hardacres – an adaptation of Peter Whitfield’s novels – can be streamed on My5.Article continues belowAnother user gave a bumper list of iPlayer must-sees. Alongside heavy-hitters like Happy Valley, Line of Duty (though they suggest “ignoring the last series”), and Fleabag, they praised In My Skin and This Is Going to Hurt, as well as Bump, an Australian comedy-drama they “found good”. The prison drama Time, written by Jimmy McGovern (with Helen Black co-writing series 2), also comes highly recommended.It’s A Sin was also listed(Image: Channel 4)On ITVX, the same fan suggested Grace, Douglas Is Cancelled, Vera, Breathtaking, Unforgotten, Prime Suspect and Maternal, the latter described as “a very underrated comedy-drama” cancelled after just one series. They also noted ITVX’s extensive film library as worth browsing.Channel 4’s offerings include After the Party, Shameless, The X-Files, Kiri (from writer Jack Thorne), sci-fi drama Humans, Russell T Davies’ acclaimed It’s A Sin, and National Treasure, praised for its “incredible cast”.Between these three platforms, and a dash of My5, there’s no shortage of quality television to dive into. The only hard part is now deciding what to watch first this weekend.Have you joined Threads? Follow Daily Star to keep up to date on all things showbiz hereArticle continues belowWant all the biggest Showbiz and TV news straight to your inbox? Sign up for our free Daily Star Showbiz newsletter More

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    Brooklyn Beckham devastated as wife Nicola Peltz portrayed as a ‘viper’

    Brooklyn Beckham is said to be “heartbroken” over the way his wife Nicola Peltz has been portrayed, as a source claimed the couple is still hopeful of a reconciliation11:50, 16 Aug 2025Brooklyn Beckham has firmly denied being controlled by Nicola Peltz(Image: nicolaannepeltzbeckham/Instagram)Brooklyn Beckham has firmly denied being controlled by Nicola Peltz – with pals revealing how his “heart breaks” seeing the way his spouse is being depicted.The eldest child of David and Victoria is convinced his wife is being unjustly criticised following his parents and wider family being left off the guest list for his wedding vow renewal ceremony.An insider revealed: “It’s so rooted in misogyny that all of the heat for his parents not being invited is on Nicola. Everyone seems to forget that Brooklyn is an adult man and fully capable of speaking out. Nicola would have respected all that he chose. It breaks Brooklyn’s heart to see his wife being painted as this vixen and viper.”The Lola star has faced accusations of cutting her husband off from both his relatives and his mates.The pair renewed their vows(Image: Instagram/ @brooklynpeltzbeckham)Many have highlighted that none of his extended family attended the August 2 ceremony – which was conducted by her father Nelson – and apparently neither did his British friends, reports the Mirror.Article continues belowBrooklyn has not yet officially commented on the controversy.However, this week on social media, he provided his strongest indication of his feelings by giving a thumbs up to a comment from an Instagram user who had stood up for Nicola.The supporter had posted: “Why is it assumed that she made the decision to exclude them? … If he really wanted his parents there, they would be.”The Mirror revealed this week how the feud between David and Victoria Beckham and their daughter-in-law had become so severe that the couple only discovered the vow renewal through news reports and photographs circulating online.Brooklyn Peltz-Beckham and Nicola Peltz-Beckham wedding pics(Image: nicolaannepeltzbeckham/Instagram)Friends of Nicola and Brooklyn disclosed that his brothers Romeo, 22, and Cruz, 20, were also excluded following what they described as a string of social media jibes.One source revealed: “Brooklyn’s brothers have been fanning the flames. They’ve openly made fun of and trolled Brooklyn in comments on social media.”However, some have raised questions about why the entire family faced exclusion.The complete Beckham dynasty – including daughter Harper, grandparents, aunts, uncles and cousins – were shut out of the August 2 ceremony in America. As one insider revealed to the Mirror: “Why punish the whole family for what is essentially a fallout with just the mum and dad?”.Article continues belowFriends suggested it was particularly difficult to exclude Harper, 14, who shares a close bond with Brooklyn and his grandparents. One explained: “They are trying to make the best decisions for them in what are very unfortunate circumstances. Navigating family stuff is hard and it’s ugly.”The pair still maintain hopes for healing the rift. The friend added: “The door is open. No one wants to see this kind of pain exist. There is always hope. At the end of the day, blood is thicker than water.”Want all the biggest Showbiz and TV news straight to your inbox? Sign up for our free Daily Star Showbiz newsletter. More