At a Glance
- Brooklyn Beckham accused Victoria and David of trying to “ruin” his marriage to Nicola Peltz since 2022
- He claims they bribed him to sign away name rights and humiliated Nicola at their wedding
- The couple renewed vows in 2025 to replace painful memories with joyful ones
- Why it matters: The public rift exposes deep family fractures inside one of Britain’s most famous dynasties
Brooklyn Beckham has launched a blistering social media attack on his parents, alleging they spent years undermining his relationship with wife Nicola Peltz and deliberately disrupted their April 9, 2022 wedding in Palm Beach, Florida.
The 27-year-old’s accusations, posted to Instagram Stories in January 2026, mark the first time he has publicly detailed the alleged campaign of interference that he says began months before the couple’s lavish nuptials and continued through their August 2025 vow renewal.
Alleged Campaign Against the Marriage
In a string of now-expired Stories, Brooklyn wrote: “My parents have been trying endlessly to ruin my relationship since before my wedding, and it hasn’t stopped.” He dismissed tabloid claims that Nicola controls him as “completely backwards,” insisting the reverse is true: his family has “consistently disrespected” his wife.
Among the most explosive claims:
- Multiple relatives told him Nicola was “not blood” and “not family” the night before the wedding
- Victoria repeatedly invited women from his romantic past to family events to create tension
- The couple was barred from David’s 50th birthday trip to London unless Nicola stayed behind
- Brothers Romeo and Cruz blocked him on social media “out of nowhere” in summer 2025
The Wedding Dress Dispute
Nicola originally planned to wear a custom Victoria Beckham gown, but ended up in Valentino Haute Couture after, she says, the Beckham atelier could not meet the timeline. Brooklyn’s 2026 statement frames it differently: he alleges Victoria “cancelled making Nicola’s dress in the eleventh hour, forcing her to urgently find a new dress.”
Nicola told Variety in August 2022 that the switch fueled rumors of a feud: “I was going to [wear Victoria Beckham] and I really wanted to… then a few months down the line, she realized that her atelier couldn’t do it.”
The Dance Floor Incident
Brooklyn claims Victoria hijacked a planned romantic dance. According to his account, Marc Anthony called him to the stage to serenade the newlyweds, but “my mum was waiting to dance with me instead… She danced very inappropriately on me in front of everyone. I’ve never felt more uncomfortable or humiliated.”
A May 2025 source recalled Anthony announcing, “The most beautiful woman in the room tonight, come on up … Victoria Beckham!” and described the slow dance as so awkward that Nicola ran from the room in tears. A second attendee insisted the moment was casual and that “everyone had a great time.”
Financial Pressure and Name Rights
Brooklyn alleges his parents “repeatedly pressured and attempted to bribe” him into signing away future name rights before the wedding. “They were adamant on me signing before the wedding date because then the terms of the deal would be initiated,” he wrote, adding that his refusal “affected the payday” and permanently altered their treatment of him.
Legal Fallout With Planners
While family tensions simmered, Nicola’s billionaire father Nelson Peltz filed a December 2022 lawsuit against two fired wedding planners, Nicole Braghin and Arianna Grijalba, demanding return of a $159,000 deposit. The planners countersued, claiming Claudia Peltz hid costs from Nelson, including more than $100,000 for Nicola’s hair and makeup. Both suits were settled in September 2023.
Vow Renewal to “Create New Memories”
In August 2025, three years after the original ceremony, Brooklyn and Nicola renewed their vows. “We wanted to renew our vows so we could create new memories of our wedding day that bring us joy and happiness, not anxiety and embarrassment,” Brooklyn explained.
Silence From Victoria and David
Victoria and David have not publicly addressed their son’s specific allegations. A day after the Instagram outburst, David told CNBC’s Squawk Box that he tries to teach his children about social media pitfalls, adding, “They make mistakes, but children are allowed to make mistakes… You sometimes have to let them make those mistakes as well.”
Key Takeaways
- Brooklyn’s statements reveal a family at breaking point, with accusations spanning financial pressure, emotional manipulation and public humiliation
- The couple’s decision to renew vows underscores their effort to reclaim their narrative
- With no direct response from Victoria or David, the rift appears set to deepen
