Nicola Peltz has sparked fresh speculation about tensions with her mother-in-law Victoria Beckham after posting a striking flexibility shot on social media.
The 31-year-old actress shared a mirror selfie on her Instagram Stories on Tuesday, displaying an impressive splits position during a training session.
Followers were quick to suggest the billionaire heiress was attempting to outdo the former Spice Girl's iconic leg pose.
The ongoing rift between Brooklyn Beckham and his parents shows little sign of resolution, with fans interpreting Nicola's post as another subtle jab at the 51-year-old former Spice Girl.
Followers were quick to suggest the billionaire heiress was attempting to outdo the former Spice Girl's iconic leg pose
|Victoria has long been celebrated for her trademark move, which involves reclining whilst thrusting one leg vertically to form a right angle.
The fashion designer first unveiled her now-famous flexibility move back in March 2016, posting an image of herself lounging on a sofa with one slender leg extended skyward, stiletto heel pointed elegantly, whilst casually attending to her nails.
Victoria attributed her impressive limberness to dance lessons at the time, writing on Instagram: "It's amazing what you can do in culottes...those ballet classes are paying off!"
The mother-of-four trained in tap, jazz and ballet at Laine Theatre Arts in Epsom, Surrey, as her family encouraged her to develop a backup profession as a dance instructor.
Nicola's photo was compared with Victoria's signature post
|Nicola's display of flexibility comes after an intensive four-month preparation period for her upcoming film Prima, in which she portrays a ballerina.
The demanding role required the actress to follow a rigorous training regime combined with a strict dietary plan.
Her commitment to the part saw her weight drop to under 100 pounds, equivalent to approximately 45 kilograms.
The training session photograph showcased the fruits of her dedicated preparation as she stretched into the challenging position.
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Brooklyn Beckham with his wife Nicola Peltz | INSTAGRAMNicola would be far from the first to attempt Victoria's signature move, with celebrities including Amanda Holden and Kourtney Kardashian having recreated it on social media.
The reality star caused quite a stir in 2017 when she posted a photograph of herself mimicking the pose on a couch, playfully captioning it: "Victoria, I'll call u later I just got back from the football game."
Victoria responded with good humour the following day, sharing her own leg snap taken fresh from the shower whilst wearing a pink satin robe, writing: "Right back at you Kourtney Kardashian!"
Even Victoria's own sons have attempted the pose with limited success, with Romeo, then 15, lamenting: "Why on earth am I not as flexible?"
Brooklyn and Nicola have distanced themselves from the Beckhams in recent years | GETTYCruz, aged 12 at the time, similarly acknowledged defeat, posting: "Not so flexible! @victoriabeckham #yearsofdance".
Earlier this month, Brooklyn is understood to have been visibly overcome with emotion during his performance at London's Courtyard Theatre on Tuesday evening whilst singing a track many believe references his estranged older brother Brooklyn.
The 21-year-old appeared to struggle through Loneliest Boy, with a bandmate stepping in to comfort him by placing an arm around his shoulder and affectionately tousling his hair.