I feel like we all blinked and suddenly the Selena–Nicola–Brooklyn trio went from inseparable to… mysteriously distant. So let’s break down what actually happened, and what’s mostly just internet noise.
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- When Selena, Nicola, and Brooklyn Were Besties
- When Did Nicola’s Friendship With Selena End?
- What Happened Between Nicola and Selena Gomez?
- What Actual Outlets Are Saying
- Did Nicola Delete All Trace of Selena From Her Instagram?
When Selena, Nicola, and Brooklyn Were Basically a Package Deal
Back in late 2022, Selena Gomez, Nicola Peltz, and Brooklyn Beckham were everywhere together. They met at the Academy Museum Gala and quickly became that trio you’d see traveling, hanging out, and even spending holidays side by side.
Nicola has publicly called Selena her “soul sister” and praised her as one of the kindest people she knows. Selena leaned fully into the vibe too. She literally joked on Instagram about them being a “throuple,” which honestly tells you how comfortable and close they were at the time.
When Did Nicola’s Friendship With Selena End?
Fast forward to 2025 and fans started clocking some noticeable changes.
Selena didn’t attend Brooklyn and Nicola’s vow renewal in August. Later on, when Selena married Benny Blanco, Nicola and Brooklyn weren’t there either. Naturally, the internet took that and ran wild with theories.
What Happened Between Nicola and Selena Gomez?
Things escalated when an unverified gossip account on X dropped a pretty serious accusation in October 2025. The claim? That Selena had allegedly crossed boundaries with Brooklyn.
There was zero proof. No screenshots. No confirmations. And importantly, not a single reputable outlet backed it up. Still, that didn’t stop the rumor from spreading fast, because, well, it’s the internet.
Some X users insist the drift started earlier. According to posts being shared, people claim Nicola wasn’t thrilled with how close Selena and Brooklyn had gotten — especially when Selena jokingly referred to Brooklyn as her “husband” in Instagram posts.
Users have been circulating old screenshots and receipts to support the idea that this dynamic caused tension. That said, none of this has been verified, and it’s all coming from fan speculation rather than confirmed sources.
What Actual Outlets Are Saying (And It’s Way Less Dramatic)
People straight-up shut down the drama, reporting that “there’s no bad blood.” One insider explained that “relationships evolve,” adding that while they’re “not as close as they once were,” the distance wasn’t caused by a fight or betrayal.
Then Page Six reported that Nicola and Brooklyn were not expected to attend Selena’s Santa Barbara ceremony at all, as the friendship had cooled by then. A separate source told the outlet Nicola’s absence was linked to “pre-production” commitments for a demanding film project happening around the same time.
Did Nicola Delete All Trace of Selena From Her Instagram?
Now this is where fans really perked up.
X users recently noticed that Nicola appears to have deleted most of the posts where she praised Selena on Instagram. Some photos of them together are still up, and they do still follow each other — so it’s not a full social media wipe.
However, another user pointed out that Nicola edited an old birthday post, removing photos with Selena and changing the caption. That subtle change was enough to send speculation spiraling again.
All of this is also happening against the backdrop of recent tension between Brooklyn and his family — something that’s already put his relationships under a microscope. So it’s not surprising that fans are connecting dots and assuming every shift means something deeper.
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