Actress and filmmaker Nicola Peltz Beckham delivered a delightful surprise in the season 1 finale of the acclaimed series The Beauty, appearing in a brief but memorable cameo that serves as a loving nod to Isabella Rossellini’s legendary role in the 1992 cult classic Death Becomes Her.

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In the episode’s climactic transformation sequence, Peltz Beckham steps in as the rejuvenated version of the character Franny, who awakens after her family overrides her wishes to preserve her natural aging scars.

Dressed in a dazzling, barely-there bejeweled costume strikingly reminiscent of Rossellini’s iconic look from the Robert Zemeckis-directed dark comedy—complete with chunky strung jewels and an air of eternal youth—the cameo pays tribute to the film’s themes of beauty, immortality, and vanity that have been woven throughout the season.

The homage was reportedly the brainchild of the show’s creative team, with director Ryan Murphy himself championing the idea as a “spectacular” callback to one of his favorite films.

Peltz Beckham, known for her roles in Transformers: Age of Extinction, Bates Motel, and her directorial debut Lola, brings her signature poise to the blink-and-you-miss-it appearance, infusing the moment with glamour and subtle humor.

The cameo arrives at a poignant time, coinciding with husband Brooklyn Beckham’s 27th birthday on March 4, adding a personal layer to Peltz Beckham’s involvement in the project.

Fans have praised the casting choice, noting how it bridges classic Hollywood references with contemporary storytelling in The Beauty, a series exploring obsession with perfection in a high-stakes world.

While details about Peltz Beckham’s future projects remain under wraps—following her recent casting in the indie ballerina drama Prima alongside Faye Dunaway and Jack Huston—this guest spot has already sparked buzz about potential season 2 returns or further homages.

Viewers are revisiting Death Becomes Her clips in droves, celebrating the clever intertextuality.

The finale has left audiences on a thrilling cliffhanger, setting the stage for deeper exploration of the show’s universe. Peltz Beckham’s cameo stands out as a highlight, proving once again her knack for memorable, stylish moments on screen.