Rumours of a significant rift within one of the world's most famous families have been put under the spotlight after the youngest Beckham son broke the family's silence. For months, speculation has swirled that football icon David Beckham and fashion designer Victoria Beckham have become estranged from their eldest son, Brooklyn Peltz-Beckham, and his wife Nicola.
Cruz Sets The Record Straight On Social Media
The Beckhams had chosen not to address the swirling gossip until Sunday, when reports emerged suggesting Brooklyn and Nicola had unfollowed David, Victoria, and his siblings on Instagram. The narrative was swiftly challenged by 20-year-old Cruz Beckham, an aspiring musician. Taking to his Instagram Stories, Cruz reposted a headline about the alleged unfollowing and wrote a clear correction over the image.
"NOT TRUE. My mum and dad would never unfollow their son … Let’s get the facts right. They woke up blocked ... as did I," Cruz stated, asserting that it was Brooklyn who had cut the digital ties with his family.
A Year Of Notable Absences And Strained Relations
Brooklyn's absence from key family milestones throughout 2024 has fuelled the rumours of discord. His non-attendance was conspicuous at several major events:
- March 2024: The entire Beckham clan, including David, Romeo, Cruz, and Harper, sat front row at Victoria's Paris Fashion Week show. Brooklyn and Nicola were notably absent.
- April 2024: The family celebrated David's landmark 50th birthday with multiple parties. No photos surfaced featuring Brooklyn or his wife.
- May 2024: Brooklyn did not attend his father's knighthood ceremony, a significant honour for David.
The situation took a potentially warmer turn in late 2024 when Victoria shared a photo of a Christmas stocking her mother had hung for Brooklyn, seen by fans as a peace offering. Furthermore, David and Victoria were photographed supporting Brooklyn at his chilli sauce launch in October 2024.
Roots Of The Rumours: The Wedding Dress Debate
Whispers of tension first began around the time of Brooklyn and Nicola's lavish 2021 wedding. While the whole Beckham family attended and publicly celebrated, observers noted that the bride did not wear a gown by her mother-in-law's fashion label. Instead, she chose a design from Valentino.
Nicola addressed the speculation head-on in an August 2022 interview with Variety, calling it the seed of the ongoing rumours. "I was going to [wear Victoria Beckham] and I really wanted to," she explained. "And then a few months down the line, she realised that her atelier couldn’t do it, so then I had to pick another dress." She stressed that no one was at fault, but media outlets "ran with that."
Brooklyn also dismissed the feud talk at the time, stating that while the press would always "try to put people down," everyone in the family got along. The recent social media activity and Cruz's candid post, however, suggest the private dynamics within the Beckham-Peltz family may be more complex than previously let on.
