When Nicola Peltz’s father referred to her as a ‘world-famous actress’ in a recent lawsuit against her wedding planners, many were left raising their eyebrows over his exaggerated description of the budding star.
True, Nicola, 28, has starred in a series of movies over the years – however, most of her roles were either so small you might blink and you’d miss them, or they were in films that weren’t even seen enough times to get one single review on Rotten Tomatoes.
Nicola is arguably more known for her highly publicized romance with Brooklyn Beckham, whom she married last year, as well as the fact that she is the daughter of billionaire businessman Nelson Peltz and former model Claudia Heffner.
She has also made a name for herself as a model over the years, however, in his legal filing, Nelson, 80, who is currently vying for a seat on the board of Disney, opted to describe his daughter as a ‘world-famous actress’ instead of focusing on her contributions to the fashion world.
‘Nicola is a world-famous actress who has starred in blockbuster movies and television shows, including, among others, Transformers: Age of Extinction, Bates Motel and The Last Airbender,’ the lawsuit read.
Nicola Peltz’s (seen in Hulu’s Welcome to Chippendales) father referred to her as a ‘world-famous actress’ in his recent lawsuits against her wedding planners
Sure, Nicola, 28, has starred in a series of movies over the years – however, most of her roles were so small you might blink and you’d miss them. She is seen in The Last Airbender
FEMAIL has gone ahead and recapped Nicola’s woeful on-screen career. She is seen in The Bates Motel
Nicola is arguably more known for her highly publicized romance with Brooklyn Beckham, whom she married last year
Nicola made her acting debut at age 11, when she landed a tiny role as a side character in the holiday flick Deck the Halls, which went on to receive scathing reviews and earn a shockingly low six per cent rating from critics on the website Rotten Tomatoes.
After that, she landed more small parts in a slew of straight-to-DVD movies or flicks that were slammed by reviewers.
Arguably her two biggest roles were in Nickelodeon’s live-action Avatar movie The Last Airbender – she played the Waterbender Katara – and the fourth instalment in the Transformers series – she was the daughter of the main character – however, despite both being box office hits, they were each heavily critiqued by the media in their own rights – with them being described as an ‘abomination of cinema’ and a movie that was ‘all hype and no hope’ respectively.
In the wake of Nicola’s dad’s comment, FEMAIL has gone ahead and recapped her woeful on-screen career – from her six-minute part in Hulu’s new series Welcome to Chippendales to her brief appearance in the ‘terminally lame’ 2008 comedy Harold.
Nicola landed her first role at age 11 – as a side character in the holiday flick Deck the Halls, which has a six per cent rating from critics
Nicola’s first ever role came in 2006, when she 11 years old, in the Christmas flick Deck the Halls. It has a surprisingly low rating on Rotten Tomatoes – earning a six per cent from critics
Nicola’s first ever role came in 2006, when she 11 years old, in the Christmas flick Deck the Halls.
Directed by John Whitesell, the movie is about a father who is obsessed with Christmas.
In addition to Nicola, it stars Danny DeVito, Matthew Broderick, Kristin Davis, and Kristin Chenoweth. Nicola played a side character, named Mackenzie
He gets into a war with his new neighbor, who is also a Christmas enthusiast, as the two try to outdo one another with their decorations – which almost ruins the entire holiday for both of them.
In addition to Nicola, it stars Danny DeVito, Matthew Broderick, Kristin Davis, and Kristin Chenoweth.
Nicola played a side character, named Mackenzie, in the film, which grossed a total of $47.2 million at the box office.
It was reported that the movie had a budget of $51 million, meaning it only earned back 91.8 per cent of its total budget.
It has a surprisingly low rating on Rotten Tomatoes – earning a six per cent from critics and 30 per cent from audiences.
‘Laden with false climaxes, the overstuffed plot leaves you exhausted well before the movie ends, and the amiable actors sleepwalk through their uninspired roles,’ a review from Time Out read.
‘Got any kids who’ve been naughty this year? Here’s their present,’ Empire Magazine wrote about the flick.
The website Film Frenzy said: ‘This nonsense seems to have been conceived on the back of a snot-soaked tissue by a none-too-bright third grader.’
She then had a tiny part in the 2008 comedy Harold, which made only $13,000 at the box office and was branded it as ‘terminally lame’
Nicola’s next role came in 2008, when she starred in the comedy Harold as a girl named Becki. Once again, Nicola was hardly in the movie. She is seen at the premiere
It also starred Spencer Breslin, Cuba Gooding Jr., Nikki Blonsky, Ally Sheedy, and Stella Maeve. It made only $13,000 at the box office since it only had a limited theater release
Nicola’s next role came in 2008, when she starred in the comedy Harold as a girl named Becki.
The movie was about a teenager who is balding early and acts like an old man, and it starred Spencer Breslin, Cuba Gooding Jr., Nikki Blonsky, Ally Sheedy, and Stella Maeve.
Once again, Nicola was hardly in the movie, which made only $13,000 at the box office since it only had a limited theater release.
The flick earned a 31 per cent from critics and 41 per cent from audience on Rotten Tomato, but critics branded it as ‘terminally lame’ and ‘unfunny.’
‘Harold is the type of one-note dead zone ideally suited for a bathroom break while sitting home on a Saturday night, alone and semi-drunk, in front of the television,’ the New York Times wrote.
‘Confidently struts along, seemingly unaware of its lackluster script and distinct lack of professionalism,’ FilmCritic.com scathed.
The actress starred as Katara in the live-action Avatar movie The Last Airbender in 2010, which was widely panned by critics despite being a box office success
In 2010, Nicola was cast as Katara in the live-action Avatar movie The Last Airbender – arguably the biggest role of her career.
The movie made $319 million at the box office. But despite being a box office hit, it was widely panned by critics
In 2010, Nicola was cast as Katara in the live-action Avatar movie The Last Airbender – arguably the biggest role of her career.
Based off the first season of the popular animated show, the flick – which was directed by M. Night Shayamalan and produced by Nickelodeon – followed the war between the four nations of Air, Water, Earth, and Fire.
When an Avatar named Aang discovers he has the power to control all of the elements, he joins forces with Katara – a Waterbender – and her brother, Sokka, to try to end the destruction once and for all.
The movie made $319 million at the box office, and went on to become the fourth-highest grossing Nickelodeon movie.
Despite being a box office hit, it was widely panned by critics, receiving only a five per cent on Rotten Tomatoes and 30 per cent from audiences.
‘How did Shyamalan get it so wrong?’ London Evening Standard wrote, while Shockya.com added, ‘Shyamalan takes the beloved source material, strips the characters of all emotion, throws in intrusive narration, douses it in CGI and tries to pass it off as a viable effort.’
One Rotten Tomatoes commenter, who remained anonymous, called it an ‘abomination of cinema’ and said it ‘ruined their memory of the beloved show.’
Nicola played the main character in the movie 2012 Eye of the Hurricane, but it was watched by so few that it has no ratings on Rotten Tomatoes
After that, Nicola was cast as the main character, named Renee Kyte, in the 2012 thriller Eye of the Hurricane. The flick was not released in theaters and went straight to DVD
After that, Nicola was cast as the main character, named Renee Kyte, in the 2012 thriller Eye of the Hurricane.
The movie, directed by Jesse Wolfe, followed a small community in the Everglades who struggled to get back on their feet following a devastating hurricane that destroyed practically everything.
It also starred Melanie Lynskey, Campbell Scott, Colin Ford, and Brian Doyle-Murray.
The flick was not released in theaters and went straight to DVD, so not much is known about its earnings.
It also has no reviews on Rotten Tomatoes, leaving us to wonder how many people actually watched the movie.
Next, she appeared as the love interest of a young Norman Bates in the series Bates Motel, but left in the second season despite the show continuing for three more
Nicola starred as Bradley Martin in the A&E show Bates Motel. She left the show midway through the second season, but returned as a guest star briefly in season three
Nicola starred as Bradley Martin in the first two seasons of the A&E show Bates Motel.
The show was wildly popular, and it even earned a Primetime Emmy Award nomination and three People’s Choice Awards
The series followed a young Norman Bates years before the events of the popular horror classic Psycho, as he and his mom move into the Bates Motel.
Nicola played his love interest. She left the show midway through the second season, but returned as a guest star briefly in season three.
It featured Vera Farmigo, Freddie Highmore, Max Thieriot, and Olivia Cooke, and went on for five seasons in total before concluding in 2013.
This may be one of the few things that Nicola starred in that received positive reviews.
The show was wildly popular, and it even earned a Primetime Emmy Award nomination and three People’s Choice Awards.
It has a 93 per cent rating from critics and 91 per cent from audiences on Rotten Tomatoes.
One critic from Collider described it as a ‘surprise and delight’ to watch, while someone from Empire Magazine said it was ‘surprisingly compelling.’
Nicola was cast in the fourth Transformers movie in 2014, which went on to earn seven Raspberry Awards nominations and receive scathing reviews
In 2014, Nicola appeared in the fourth flick of the Transformers series, entitled Transformers: Age of Extinction
The movie grossed a whopping $1.1 billion at the box office, earning it the spot as the most successful movie of 2014, however, it was quickly slammed by critics and audiences alike
In 2014, Nicola appeared in the fourth flick of the Transformers series, entitled Transformers: Age of Extinction.
The film follows a man named Cade Yeager, played by Mark Wahlberg, and robot Optimus Prime, voiced by Peter Cullen, as they take on a new threat that has come to Earth.
Nicola played Cade’s teenage daughter, Tessa Yeager. The movie, directed by Michael Bay, also stars Stanley Tucci, Kelsey Grammer, and Jack Reynor.
The movie grossed a whopping $1.1 billion at the box office, earning it the spot as the most successful movie of 2014, however, it was quickly slammed by critics and audiences alike.
It ended up being nominated for seven awards at that year’s Raspberry Awards – a ceremony honoring the worst films in the industry – and it now has a 17 per cent rating from critics and 50 per cent rating from audiences on Rotten Tomatoes.
‘All hype and no hope. Avoid,’ read a review from the Herald Sun.
‘An egregious amount of attention is again afforded to the special effects, but the moments in between grow correspondingly less intelligent,’ someone from the outlet Gone With the Twins added.
After that, Nicola starred in the 2014 movie Affluenza, which went straight to DVD and was described as ‘shallow’ by reviewers
Nicola’s next role was in the 2014 film Affluenza, which has a low score on Rotten Tomatoes from both critics and audiences – 20 per cent and 22 per cent respectively
Nicola’s next role was in the 2014 film Affluenza, which followed an aspiring photographer, named Fisher Miller, who was in for a shock when he was thrown into the world of the rich and famous.
Directed by Kevin Asch, the movie starred Ben Rosenfield, Gregg Sulkin, and Grand Gustin.
Nicola played a teen named Kate Miller, an ex of Fisher’s who he is desperate to get back.
The flick had a limited release so it’s unclear how much it made, but it has a low score on Rotten Tomatoes from both critics and audiences – 20 per cent and 22 per cent respectively.
‘It’s really just bad writing,’ Entertainment Weekly wrote while discussing the movie.
‘It attempts to tackle weighty themes but ultimately feels as shallow as the lives of most of its principal characters,’ said the Hollywood Reporter.
Starring as the daughter of the main character, Nicola appeared in another badly-reviewed flick, Youth in Oregon, in 2016
Nicola then joined the cast of the 2016 movie Youth in Oregon, in which she played Annie Gleason, the daughter of the main character.
The film went straight to DVD and reportedly made about $33,000 in sales. It received relatively negative reviews, earning a 45 per cent rating from critics
Nicola then joined the cast of the 2016 movie Youth in Oregon, in which she played Annie Gleason, the daughter of the main character.
The movie was about a man driving his 79-year-old father-in-law across the country to Oregon to get euthanized.
It was directed by Joel David Moore and starred Frank Langella, Billy Crudup, and Christina Appelgate.
The film went straight to DVD and reportedly made about $33,000 in sales. It received relatively negative reviews, earning a 45 per cent rating from critics and 47 per cent rating from audiences on Rotten Tomatoes.
Someone from the Observer said it left them ‘feeling just awful,’ while the New York Times described the flick as ‘a depressing slog that could have been so much more.’
‘What could have been a worthwhile and well-acted examination of aging instead turns into a clumsy road-trip adventure,’ Cinemalogue wrote.
The blonde bombshell appeared in Alex Pettyfer’s Back Roads in 2018, which was described as ‘morally creepy’ by critics
In 2018, Nicola starred in Alex Pettyfer’s directorial debut Back Roads. While it has a low score from critics on Rotten Tomatoes – 53 per cent – audiences have given it a 98 per cent
In 2018, Nicola starred in Alex Pettyfer’s directorial debut Back Roads – a movie about a young man named Harley, played by Alex, who is caring for his younger sisters after their mother was sent to jail for killing their abusive father.
But his life begins to fall apart after he starts having an affair with an older married woman.
In addition to Nicola and Alex, it featured Juliette Lewis, Jennifer Morrison, Robert Patrick, and Danika Yarosh. Nicola portrayed one of Harley’s sisters.
The film had a limited release in theaters, and it is not know how much it made. And while it has a low score from critics on Rotten Tomatoes – 53 per cent – audiences have given it a 98 per cent.
The Times UK said the movie was ‘morally creepy,’ while someone from the Guardian called it ‘likeable but rather camp.’
‘Pettyfer’s performance is deeply engaging… Hopefully he’ll find a script that fits him a little better in the future,’ NME wrote in a review.
Metro News said: ‘Ultimately, though, Back Roads is unrewarding – like getting an Easter basket filled with lead eggs.’
Another straight-to-DVD film, Nicola starred in the sci-fi flick Our House in 2018, which made a mere $22,000 in sales
In 2018, Nicola starred in the sci-fi film Our House. Another straight-to-DVD film, it made $22,000 in sales. It has a rating of 63 per cent from critics and 28 per cent from audiences
In 2018, Nicola starred in the sci-fi film Our House, which was directed by Anthony Scott Burns.
It was about young man who invented a source of wireless electrical power – which he soon discovers is a connection to the spiritual world.
Nicola played the main character’s girlfriend, Hannah. The cast also includes Thomas Mann, Kate Moyer, and Percy Hynes White.
Another straight-to-DVD film, it reportedly made $22,000 in sales. It has a rating of 63 per cent from critics and 28 per cent from audiences on Rotten Tomatoes.
The reviews were mixed, with one person from SlashFilm writing, ‘While Our House sounds horribly generic on paper, it’s Burns’ directorial eye and sensationalism that frames ghostly haunts with confidence.’
However, a writer at Now Toronto disagreed, stating, ‘With a brief runtime and a script that doesn’t dig deep enough, both the drama and the scares are underserved.’
Nicola then starred in the 2019 movie The Obituary of Tunde Johnson, playing the girlfriend of the main character, which never made it to theaters
Nicola next acting role was in the 2019 flick The Obituary of Tunde Johnson, directed by Ali LeRoi
The flick never made it to theaters, instead, it went straight to streaming, so it’s not known how much it earned
It was praised by reviewers – earning an 89 per cent from critics on Rotten Tomatoes , but audiences seemed to have mixed reactions, with the film earning a 54 per cent
Nicola next acting role was in the 2019 flick The Obituary of Tunde Johnson, directed by Ali LeRoi.
The movie, which also starred Steven Silver, Spencer Neville, David James Elliott, Alessandra Rosaldo, and Sammi Rotibi, was about a gay teen who was in a secret relationships with the lacrosse captain at his school, who is closeted and dating one of the most popular girls, Marley, who was portrayed by Nicola.
The flick never made it to theaters, instead, it went straight to streaming, so it’s not known how much it earned.
It was praised by reviewers – earning an 89 per cent from critics on Rotten Tomatoes, but audiences seemed to have mixed reactions, with the film earning a 54 per cent.
She had a tiny role in the 2020 Emma Roberts-led Netflix movie Holidate, which was called ‘shallow’ and ‘mediocre’
Nicola played a side character, named Felicity, in the 2020 Netflix movie Holidate, which has low ratings on Rotten Tomatoes – 45 per cent from critics and 41 per cent from audiences
Nicola played a side character, named Felicity, in the 2020 Netflix movie Holidate, which also starred Emma Roberts, Luke Bracey, Jake Manley, Jessica Capshaw, and Andrew Bachelor.
Directed by John Whitesell, it was about two strangers who are sick of being single during the holidays and agree to be each other’s plus-ones to various functions. Naturally, they fall in love along the way.
The movie made the top 10 list during it’s debut weekend, and Netflix announced in January 2021 that it was watched by 68 million households.
Even so, it has low ratings on Rotten Tomatoes – 45 per cent from critics and 41 per cent from audiences.
Someone from Buzzfeed said ‘every scene was drudgery’ and ‘every plot point is Hell,’ while Entertainment Weekly branded it as a ‘mediocre romantic comedy.’
‘Rancid self-awareness and a complete lack of sincerity rule the Holidate in this shallow rom-com,’ another reviewer said.
Nicola was featured in Hulu’s new series Welcome to Chippendales for just six minutes, playing the murdered wife of co-founder Paul Snider
Nicola’s most recent role was in the Hulu series Welcome to Chippendales , in which she plays Dorothy Stratten – the Playboy icon who was murdered by her jealous husband, Paul Snider
Nicola’s part in the new show is somewhat of a blink-and-you’ll-miss-it moment , as she only appears in one episode for a total of six minutes
Nicola’s most recent role was in the Hulu series Welcome to Chippendales, in which she plays Dorothy Stratten – the doomed Playboy icon who was murdered by her jealous husband, Paul Snider, who co-founded the Chippendales.
While the series did receive a lot of positive reviews – Nicola was only in it for a mere few minutes
Nicola’s part in the new show is somewhat of a blink-and-you’ll-miss-it moment, as she only appears in one episode for a total of six minutes – before her character is tragically shot and killed off by her husband, played by Dan Stevens.
The eight-part drama, which premiered in November 2022, tells the violent story of the rise and fall of the touring dance troupe best known for its male striptease performances.
It was created by Robert Siegel and also stars Kumail Nanjiani, Murray Bartlett, Annaleigh Ashford, and Juliette Lewis.
It received a 71 per cent from critics on Rotten Tomatoes, and a 61 per cent from audiences.
While the series did receive a lot of positive reviews – Nicola was only in it for a mere few minutes.
‘This creation story of a this stripping phenomenon has wider themes about the American Dream and how it can turn sour, as well as the devastating impact of toxic masculinity, long before the term was invented,’ the London Evening Standard wrote.
The Guardian added: ‘The sleaze, glamour, and general air of excess that hung about the 80s is nicely captured, and all eight episodes can be easily binged.’
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