Brooklyn Beckham, the oldest child of former Manchester United player David Beckham and Victoria Beckham, ended months of silence regarding the rumors about his family's affairs, particularly concerning his relationship with his parents. Through a series of candid Instagram stories, Brooklyn sought to officially distance himself from his parents, David and Victoria Beckham.
His statement went beyond a simple social media update, serving as a definitive attempt to present his perspective and explain why reconciliation is no longer feasible for him. This development comes after years of tabloid speculation, but the details in Brooklyn's recent posts indicate that a permanent rift has occurred.
Central to Brooklyn's complaints is the claim that his family values public image more than authentic relationships. He referred to 'Brand Beckham' as an overwhelming force that required flawless family pictures, often at the cost of his mental well-being.
Brooklyn expressed in an Instagram story that throughout his life, his parents have managed the media narratives concerning their family. He mentioned that the staged social media posts, family gatherings, and insincere relationships have been a constant part of the life he was born into. Brooklyn stated that after separating himself from his family, the 'intense anxiety' he had experienced for years disappeared.
The Weeding Drama
In his Instagram stories, the 26-year-old discussed his 2022 wedding to Nicola Peltz in Palm Beach, which Brooklyn now asserts was the trigger for the ongoing estrangement. He verified several long-speculated events that have been circulating in the media. Brooklyn claimed that in the weeks leading up to his wedding, his parents pressured him and tried to bribe him into relinquishing the rights to his name, which would have affected his future children.
He also backed Nicola's assertion that Victoria called off the creation of her bespoke wedding dress at the last minute, forcing the bride to urgently find an alternative. In a notably startling revelation, Brooklyn alleged that Victoria 'took over' his intended first dance with Nicola, behaving 'inappropriately' with him in front of their 500 guests, which left him feeling 'embarrassed.'
Severing Ties In 2025
Family tensions escalated significantly at the end of 2025 when David Beckham posted a New Year's Eve recap of his year's highlights, featuring his 50th birthday and his knighthood, but notably excluding Brooklyn from the 20-photo collection. Brooklyn explained that he and Nicola had indeed gone to London for David's 50th birthday in May 2025. However, he stated they were "confined to their hotel room for a week." He accused David of declining to meet them unless it was at the celebrity-filled party with media present. Eventually, David consented to a meeting, but only if Nicola was not included.
In December 2025, it was reported that Brooklyn had blocked his parents and siblings Romeo, Cruz, and Harper on social media. Cruz, his brother, later verified this by saying the family 'woke up blocked.' Brooklyn concluded with a request for a different lifestyle: "My wife and I desire a life free from image, media, or manipulation. Our only wish is for peace, privacy, and happiness for ourselves and our future family."
The Beckhams have not yet officially responded to Brooklyn's allegations.
