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Nicola Peltz

Nicola Peltz is an American actress known for roles in *The Last Airbender*, *Bates Motel*, and *Transformers: Age of Extinction*.

Updated July 28, 20261 min readCited sources

Nicola Peltz is an American actress and filmmaker known for roles in *The Last Airbender*, *Bates Motel*, and *Transformers: Age of Extinction*. She is also recognized as Nicola Peltz Beckham after marrying Brooklyn Beckham.

What it is

Nicola Anne Peltz Beckham was born on January 9, 1995, in Rye, New York. She began acting in 2006 and broke through with the role of Katara in *The Last Airbender* (2010). She later played Bradley Martin in *Bates Motel* (2013–2015) and Tessa Yeager in *Transformers: Age of Extinction* (2014).

Why it matters

Peltz has expanded beyond acting into filmmaking, working as a writer, director, and lead actor on the 2024 film *Lola*. Her marriage to Brooklyn Beckham has also kept her in the public eye, and she has used her platform to advocate for pet adoption and fostering.

Key details

She is married to Brooklyn Beckham and is publicly identified as Nicola Peltz Beckham. Her work is part of internationally distributed entertainment media watched by Canadian audiences, though she has no strong Canada-specific connection in the supplied sources.

In short

  • American actress and filmmaker born in 1995 in Rye, New York.
  • Known for *The Last Airbender*, *Bates Motel*, and *Transformers: Age of Extinction*.
  • Wrote, directed, and starred in the 2024 film *Lola*.
  • Married to Brooklyn Beckham and uses the surname Beckham publicly.
Canadian angle

Nicola Peltz has no strong Canada-specific connection in the supplied sources, though her films and television work are part of internationally distributed entertainment media watched by Canadian audiences.

Quick questions

Who is Nicola Peltz?
Nicola Peltz is an American actress and filmmaker known for roles in film and television, including *The Last Airbender* and *Bates Motel*.
What is Nicola Peltz best known for?
She is best known for playing Katara in *The Last Airbender*, Bradley Martin in *Bates Motel*, and Tessa Yeager in *Transformers: Age of Extinction*.
Is Nicola Peltz married?
Yes. She is married to Brooklyn Beckham and is often referred to as Nicola Peltz Beckham.

Sources

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nicola_Peltz
    Supports: Birth name, birth date, nationality, and major acting roles.
  2. BBC News — https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cddg50dl2zvo
    Supports: Public use of the Beckham surname, family background, and advocacy notes.
  3. IMDb — https://www.imdb.com/name/nm2443758/bio/
    Supports: Birthplace, birth name, and notable roles.
  4. Elle — https://www.elle.fr/Personnalites/Nicola-Peltz
    Supports: Early career start and later filmography context, including *Lola*.
  5. Business Insider — https://www.businessinsider.com/nicola-peltz-beckham-bio-family-career-photos
    Supports: Career start in 2006 and key acting credits.
  6. People — https://people.com/nicola-peltz-parents-everything-to-know-11888478
    Supports: Family background and parents' names.