The Real-Life Diet of Brooklyn Peltz Beckham, Who Can’t Remember the Last Time He Took a Warm Shower

When Brooklyn Peltz Beckham was a kid, spending his time playing soccer in the Arsenal academy and later working at a West London coffee shop, staying in shape was something that came extremely naturally. Now 26 and living the married life—he tied the knot with actress Nicola Peltz in 2022—he has to be more proactive about his personal health and wellness. Whether that means joining his wife for a Pilates session, prioritizing an ice bath as part of his morning routine, or going to sleep when many people are still getting ready to go out, Peltz Beckham knows exactly what it takes to get his body feeling its best.

But that doesn’t mean he doesn’t make space to indulge from time to time; Peltz Beckham discovered an affinity for the sweet and spicy through his hot sauce brand Cloud23. And his latest partnership, with Jefferson’s Bourbon, allowed him to combine that love with his spirit of choice.

“The Jefferson’s rye, a bit of my Cloud23 sauce, and some bitters, it’s absolutely amazing,” Peltz Beckham says. “I personally like to have the Jefferson’s rye neat, no ice, just plain room temperature. That’s my favorite. I call it the proper Peaky Blinders drink.”

In addition to his flavor-driven and financial journeys, Peltz Beckham sheds some light on his go-to station at Russian spas, why he normally skips breakfast, and how he solves thermostat debates with his wife.

GQ: When you decided as a teenager that you wanted to get into modeling, what were some of the challenges you faced in terms of sculpting the physique and all the fitness elements of being a model?

Brooklyn Peltz Beckham: To be honest, try to eat a little bit healthy and just do a lot of exercise. I’ve always loved running, so running and eating kind of healthy.

Genetics, is what it sounds like.

[Smiling] Yeah.

What is your exercise routine like now?

I try to run five to six miles every day. I love running outside. I love running in the heat. Even if it’s a little bit cold, I still put on a jumper and run, because I’m not one of those people who naturally sweats. But I love running in the heat. I’m in New York. It’s really hot here now.

By the way, that’s the only argument me and my wife have—the temperature in the room. She loves it. She runs cold, so she always wants it all hot all the time. I always run hot, and I like to have it a little bit colder, so we meet in the middle.

Do you have any machines that you can use indoors?

I do have a treadmill, so if it is pouring down rain or the weather’s not great, then I just go inside. I crank the heat up in the gym and use the treadmill.

I was going to ask if you enjoy working out, but from what I’ve gathered, the answer is definitely yes.

I actually really do. It makes me feel better, and also my wife isn’t much of a runner, but she loves Pilates, so I run on the treadmill and then she does the Pilates next to me.

I’ve talked to a lot of people about Pilates, and the next thing everyone says is, “Oh, I couldn’t believe how hard it was.”

It is really tough! I’ve tried it a couple times. It’s tough, but it’s fun.

As a kid, you played soccer. Do you still go out and have a kick around from time to time?

There are some teams in LA that I like to join. I’ll play some Saturdays, and on the weekends sometimes. Obviously I love going to the park and just kicking the ball ’round. I’m okay. I mean, I’m not in as good of shape as I was back in the day when I used to play, but I have so much fun with it. I love it.