Nicola Peltz faces controversy over Venice award timing

Actress Nicola Peltz, wife of Brooklyn Beckham, is facing controversy following her receipt of the Rising Star award at the Kineo Awards in Venice. The event, organized by the Italian non-profit Kinéo Cultural Association, took place at Casa Cinema Giovani during the same period as the prestigious Venice Film Festival.

Critics and media figures, including British journalist Marina Hyde and presenter Richard Osman on 'The Rest is Entertainment' podcast, have raised concerns regarding the timing of the award. They suggested the event's scheduling and Peltz's high-profile appearance alongside her husband could mislead the public into believing the award was part of the official Venice Film Festival. Additionally, there have been allegations and discussions regarding whether the award was purchased to promote her upcoming film, 'Prima'.