Victoria and David Beckham have made their first social media appearances since their eldest son Brooklyn launched a series of damaging accusations against them, choosing to focus on birthday wishes rather than addressing the controversy directly.
Beckhams Return to Instagram Amid Family Drama
The celebrity couple returned to Instagram just one day after their 26-year-old son Brooklyn posted a lengthy statement containing multiple serious allegations about their behaviour. In his Instagram stories, Brooklyn claimed his parents had attempted to sabotage his relationship with actress and model Nicola Peltz-Beckham before their 2022 wedding.
Victoria's Subtle Response to the Controversy
Despite the explosive nature of Brooklyn's claims, which have become viral memes across social media platforms, Victoria Beckham adopted a "nothing to see here" approach. The former Spice Girl used her Instagram stories, which reach 33.5 million followers, to wish fellow Spice Girl Emma Bunton a happy birthday instead.
Sharing a nostalgic clip from their famously provocative "Say You'll Be There" music video, Victoria wrote: "Happy birthday Baby. Kisses x x x." This carefully curated post appeared just as speculation about her alleged inappropriate behaviour at Brooklyn's wedding reached peak intensity online.
David's Parallel Social Media Activity
Minutes after Victoria's post, David Beckham also sidestepped the family controversy on his own social media accounts. The football legend chose to send birthday wishes to former Manchester United teammates Nicky Butt and Philip Neville, along with Philip's sister Tracey Neville, a former England netball player.
David's simple message "Happy Birthday mate" to his former colleagues demonstrated a united front with his wife, suggesting the couple has agreed on a strategy to avoid engaging with their son's public accusations.
The Serious Allegations Made by Brooklyn Beckham
In his detailed Instagram statement posted on Tuesday, Brooklyn Beckham made multiple serious claims about his parents' behaviour:
- Victoria allegedly cancelled making Nicola's wedding dress at the "eleventh hour", forcing her to find alternative arrangements
- Brooklyn claims he received "endless attacks" from his parents both privately and through media stories allegedly sent "on their orders"
- Victoria reportedly called him "evil" because he and Nicola included grandparents at the bridal table instead of his parents
- His parents attempted to "bribe" him into "signing away the rights" to his name before his wedding day
- Nicola was referred to as "not blood" and "not family" by members of the Beckham family
- David allegedly "rejected" Brooklyn and Nicola's request to see him in London for his birthday unless they attended his party with extensive media coverage
- David eventually agreed to meet Brooklyn only under the condition that Nicola wasn't invited
- That "Brand Beckham" takes priority over family relationships, with family members valued based on their social media presence and availability for photo opportunities
The Most Controversial Wedding Claim
Among the most damaging allegations, Brooklyn claims his mother hijacked the couple's plans for a romantic dance on their wedding day. Instead of allowing the newlyweds their special moment, Victoria allegedly danced "very inappropriately on me in front of everyone", according to Brooklyn's statement.
Strategic Silence from the Beckham Parents
The coordinated social media activity from Victoria and David Beckham suggests they have decided against publicly addressing their son's claims. Their simultaneous return to Instagram with completely unrelated content indicates a carefully planned strategy to avoid fuelling the controversy further.
This approach contrasts sharply with Brooklyn's detailed public statement, creating a clear divide in how the different generations of the famous family are handling the situation. While Brooklyn has chosen transparency through social media, his parents appear to be employing a strategy of dignified silence and distraction through unrelated positive content.
The Beckham family drama continues to dominate entertainment headlines internationally, with fans and observers closely watching for any further developments in this very public family disagreement.
