Brooklyn Beckham has broken his silence on the long-rumored rift with his parents, David and Victoria Beckham, unleashing a scathing Instagram Stories post that accuses them of repeatedly sabotaging his relationship with wife Nicola Peltz.
At a Glance
- Brooklyn Beckham posted a multi-slide Instagram Stories statement denying any attempt at reconciliation with his parents
- He claims Victoria hijacked his 2022 wedding dance and refused to design Nicola’s dress
- The couple skipped David’s 50th birthday celebrations amid ongoing tension
- Why it matters: The public feud shatters the Beckhams’ carefully curated family brand
The 26-year-old began his post by stating he had “been silent for years,” but felt forced to speak out because his parents and their team “continued to go to the press.” He declared, “I do not want to reconcile with my family. I’m not being controlled, I’m standing up for myself for the first time in my life.”
Wedding Incident Revealed
Brooklyn detailed several alleged attempts to undermine his relationship, starting with his April 2022 Palm Beach wedding. He confirmed earlier News Of Los Angeles reporting that Victoria, 51, upstaged his planned dance with Nicola, 31.
- Marc Anthony, a family friend, performed as a gift
- Anthony called Victoria “the most beautiful woman in the room” and invited her onstage
- Brooklyn claims his mother “danced very inappropriately” on him, leaving him “humiliated”
He also alleged that on the wedding night his family told him Nicola was “not blood” and “not family.”
The Dress Dispute
Brooklyn added a new allegation: Victoria initially offered to design Nicola’s wedding gown, then backed out weeks before the ceremony. A May 2025 source told News Of Los Angeles the story had merit:
- Victoria told Nicola she’d “love to make her wedding dress” after their 2021 engagement
- Communication fizzled until Victoria allegedly called Nicola’s mother to say she couldn’t do it
- Nicola was later “painted as a brat” for not wearing Victoria Beckham designs
A second insider countered that the narrative was “far from the truth” and accused media outlets of recycling the story to cast Nicola as a victim.
Social Media Freeze-Out
Tensions escalated after the wedding. Observers noted:
- Brooklyn and Nicola were absent from Beckham family holidays
- The couple did not attend David’s 50th birthday in 2024 despite receiving invitations
- They live in Los Angeles, far from the UK-based Beckhams
A source close to the family told News Of Los Angeles, “They love and are always there for Brooklyn. They’re just hurt and disappointed that he’s now playing no part in family life.”
Previous Denials
Nicola had previously downplayed any feud. In a March 2023 Cosmopolitan interview she said, “There’s no feud. It’s really weird, actually… when you know the truth and then you read something totally wrong.”
Brooklyn’s post contradicts that stance, presenting the discord as ongoing and intentional on his part.
Family Dynamics
Brooklyn characterized “Brand Beckham” as valuing “public promotion and endorsements above all else.” He claimed:
- Family affection is tied to social-media visibility
- Showing up for photo ops is a requirement
- He has chosen to prioritize his marriage over the family brand
An earlier News Of Los Angeles source described Brooklyn’s relationship with David as complicated and “business”-like, adding that each reconciliation attempt collapses after brief happy moments.
No Comment from David and Victoria
News Of Los Angeles reached out to David and Victoria Beckham for a response to Brooklyn’s allegations. As of publication, they have not commented publicly.
Key Takeaways
- Brooklyn Beckham publicly rejects reconciliation efforts
- He accuses his parents of prioritizing brand over family
- Specific incidents at his wedding and surrounding Nicola’s dress fuel the divide
- The couple’s absence from major family events signals an entrenched rift
