In a dramatic escalation of the Beckham family rift, Brooklyn Beckham has publicly severed ties with his parents and brothers, revealing a bitter feud that has been simmering for months. The 26-year-old chef released a six-page statement on Monday, detailing allegations of manipulation, social media attacks, and a lifetime of feeling controlled by his famous family.
The Social Media Digs That Sparked the Feud
Weeks before Brooklyn's explosive statement, his younger brothers Romeo, 23, and Cruz, 20, had been accused of 'trolling' him through a series of cryptic social media posts. These subtle digs are now believed to have been the catalyst for the deepening family divide.
Cruz's Subtle Mockery
The tension first became visible in April when Cruz appeared to mock Brooklyn's wife, Nicola Peltz. After Nicola commented 'so beautiful mia' under a post by Romeo's ex-girlfriend Mia Regan, Cruz responded to Romeo's subsequent Instagram gallery with 'So beautiful Romeo,' accompanied by laughing emojis from his brother.
In May, the pattern continued when Brooklyn posted a heartfelt tribute to Nicola, declaring he would 'always choose' her. Hours later, Cruz shared a family photo from Paris Fashion Week with a caption emphasising his love for his parents, writing: 'I love my family, I love you guys more than anything, mum & dad you gave us life and cared for us no matter what.'
Missed Celebrations and Cryptic Messages
The situation deteriorated further when Brooklyn and Nicola failed to attend David Beckham's 50th birthday celebrations. Cruz responded with a cryptic Instagram Story message: 'It takes 43 muscles in your face to frown, and 17 to smile. Be kind and tell the truth.'
Romeo added to the tension by sharing a screenshot of himself listening to Justin Bieber's 'Walking Away' with the simple caption 'Yup' overlaid on the image.
The Public Swipe at Brooklyn's Career
In June, Cruz took a more direct approach when a social media user commented on his guitar-playing video: 'Are you going to stick with this job or going to become a race car driver next or something?' Cruz curtly replied: 'Wrong brother mate,' in what appeared to be a clear reference to Brooklyn's varied career pursuits in cooking, photography, and styling.
The Vow Renewal Snub
These social media exchanges reportedly led to Romeo and Cruz being excluded from Brooklyn's vow renewal ceremony with Nicola in August. The event, held at Nicola's family estate in Palm Beach, saw no members of the Beckham family in attendance.
A source revealed: 'Romeo and Cruz’s social media posts clearly reflect how they feel about him, and how they’ve been treating him. Why would they expect an invitation?'
Brooklyn's Bombshell Allegations
In his detailed statement, Brooklyn made several serious allegations against his family:
- He claimed his brothers were 'sent to attack me on social media' before blocking him 'out of nowhere this last Summer'
- He accused his parents of controlling family narratives and valuing 'public promotion above all else'
- He described experiencing 'overwhelming anxiety' throughout his life that has only disappeared since distancing himself from his family
- He alleged his parents attempted to pressure him into signing away rights to his name before his wedding
- He claimed Victoria Beckham cancelled making Nicola's wedding dress at the last minute
The Wider Family Fallout
The feud has extended beyond the brothers to encompass the entire Beckham family. Brooklyn and Nicola have reportedly missed multiple significant family events, including David's knighthood celebration and his 50th birthday party.
Brooklyn concluded his statement with a powerful declaration: 'My wife and I do not want a life shaped by image, press, or manipulation. All we want peace, privacy and happiness for us and our future family.'
Victoria Beckham has been particularly affected by the fallout, with sources describing her as 'devastated' and 'on the floor in pieces' following Brooklyn's statement. The rift appears to have been brewing for years, with Brooklyn claiming he's been 'silent for years' before deciding to speak out publicly.
The Daily Mail has contacted representatives for the Beckham family for comment on the escalating situation.
