Beckham Brothers Present United Front in Paris Amid Family Turmoil
In a striking display of sibling solidarity, Romeo and Cruz Beckham were photographed together in Paris on 24 January, effectively leaving the escalating family drama involving their older brother Brooklyn behind them. The appearance came at the conclusion of a particularly challenging week for the globally renowned Beckham family, following Brooklyn's publication of a series of highly charged allegations directed at their parents, David and Victoria Beckham.
A Fashionable Escape from Domestic Strife
The two younger Beckham sons were seen in the French capital during Paris Fashion Week, engaging with the event's vibrant atmosphere. Cruz Beckham, the musician, arrived at a hotel alongside his model girlfriend, Jackie Apostel. He sported a contemporary ensemble featuring an oversized leather jacket paired with cargo trousers, while Jackie opted for a relaxed tracksuit and baseball cap look. Their arrival coincided with the departure of middle brother Romeo Beckham from the same location.
Romeo, himself an established model, showcased a similarly casual yet stylish outfit. He wore cargo trousers—mirroring his brother's choice—complemented by a simple white T-shirt and a baseball cap worn backwards. Demonstrating professional commitment, Romeo had previously walked the runway for designer Willy Chavarria on Friday, 23 January.
Maintaining Public Personas Despite Private Conflict
Neither Romeo nor Cruz allowed the private family dispute to hinder their public engagements or social media activity. Romeo took to Instagram to share behind-the-scenes photographs from his modelling commitments in Paris. Simultaneously, Cruz promoted his musical career online, announcing an additional sold-out date for his upcoming UK tour with his band, The Breakers.
This online activity unfolded against the backdrop of Brooklyn's lengthy social media statement, which directly implicated his younger brothers. Brooklyn accused Romeo and Cruz of being "sent to attack" him on social platforms before subsequently blocking him. These claims formed part of a broader set of serious allegations, including accusations that his parents disseminated "countless lies" to the media and attempted to sabotage his relationship with them.
Reading Between the Lines of the Feud
Observers have speculated that another segment of Brooklyn's post contained a veiled reference to Romeo. The statement criticised his mother, Victoria, for "repeatedly invit[ing] women from my past into our lives in ways that were clearly intended to make us both uncomfortable." Some commentators have interpreted this as a potential allusion to Romeo's girlfriend, Kim Turnbull, who was previously rumoured to have dated Brooklyn—a claim she has denied, stating they were merely friends.
While Romeo has maintained public silence on the matter, Cruz's social media activity following Brooklyn's post has been scrutinised for subtle commentary. The day after the statement was published, Cruz shared a post thanking fans for purchasing tickets to his shows, soundtracked by his mother's Spice Girls hit, Who Do You Think You Are?. The song's opening lyrics—"The race is on to get out of the bottom/The top is high so your roots are forgotten"—were perceived by some fans as a clandestine dig at his older brother.
Public Reaction and Divided Loyalties
The public response to the family discord has been mixed. Some social media users criticised Brooklyn for the timing of his revelations, suggesting they were intended to overshadow Cruz's concert announcements. One comment read: "Brooklyn knew exactly what he was doing dropping that story at the same time as this. #overshadowed." Another added: "Your brother is ruining everything your family worked for over a dance and it’s so sad."
Conversely, Brooklyn has received support from certain quarters, notably from DJ Fat Tony. Fat Tony corroborated Brooklyn's claim that Victoria's dancing at his wedding was "inappropriate," though he clarified the issue was one of "timing" rather than the nature of the dance itself. He stated: "There was no sl*t dropping, there was no black PVC catsuits, there was no Spice Girls action… the word ‘inappropriate,’ why I said it was inappropriate as well, was because it was the timing."
As the Beckham brothers navigate their very public familial challenges, their appearance together in Paris signals a deliberate effort to project unity and focus on their respective careers, even as the underlying tensions continue to captivate public attention.
