Brooklyn Beckham and his wife Nicola Peltz presented a united and cheerful front during a dinner outing in Beverly Hills on Wednesday, just one week after Beckham publicly severed ties with his famous family. The 26-year-old eldest son of David and Victoria Beckham appeared visibly relaxed and content as he held hands with the 31-year-old actress outside the upscale Japanese restaurant Matsuhisa.
A Weight Lifted
This public appearance marked one of the couple's first since Brooklyn released a bombshell six-page statement in which he denounced his parents as "controlling and manipulative" and declared he had no intention of reconciling with them. Observers noted that Brooklyn seemed to have a weight lifted from his shoulders, having revealed he had "stayed silent for years" regarding what he termed "Brand Beckham."
Luxury Escape to Montecito
The couple had recently retreated to the luxurious San Ysidro Ranch in Montecito, where rooms command $2,595 per night, following the public fallout from Brooklyn's statement. During their stay, they documented their devotion to one another through a series of Instagram posts that showcased their opulent surroundings.
Brooklyn shared photographs from the hotel's wine cellar that featured some of the world's most exclusive and expensive dessert wines, including bottles valued at approximately £17,000 each. While it remains unclear whether the couple purchased the prestigious 1831 Château d'Yquem or the adjacent 1811 vintage—which last sold at auction in 2012 for around £75,000—reports suggest Nicola receives a substantial monthly allowance from her billionaire father that could easily cover such extravagances.
Fashionable Appearance
For their Beverly Hills dinner date, Brooklyn opted for a casual yet stylish ensemble consisting of a white shirt, jeans, and a light brown jacket. Nicola complemented his look with a fashionable black halterneck top, indigo jeans, and towering stiletto boots. The pair showed no visible signs of strain despite the whirlwind week that saw their family dispute play out in the public eye.
Beckham Family's Parisian Display
Meanwhile, approximately 5,700 miles away in Paris, Brooklyn's parents and siblings presented their own show of unity during Haute Couture Fashion Week. Victoria Beckham received the prestigious Knight of the Order of Arts and Letters award, using her acceptance speech to thank her children for "always believing in my vision"—a pointed remark coming just days after her eldest son's vitriolic claims against the family.
The award recognises significant contributions to arts and literature, with previous recipients including notable figures such as Zoe Saldaña, Selena Gomez, Jude Law, and Denis Villeneuve. Victoria's addition to this distinguished list represents yet another major family event that Brooklyn has chosen to snub, having previously missed his father's 50th birthday celebration, the London launch of his mother's Netflix show, and David's investiture at Windsor Castle.
Brooklyn's Detailed Allegations
In his comprehensive statement, Brooklyn outlined numerous grievances against his family, including:
- His mother cancelling Nicola's wedding dress design at the last minute
- Family pressure to sign away rights to his name before his wedding
- Being called "evil" for including elderly relatives at his wedding table
- Family members telling him Nicola was "not blood" and "not family"
- His mother "hijacking" his planned first dance with Nicola at their wedding
- Repeated attempts by his parents to ruin his relationship
- Being rejected when trying to visit his father in London
Brooklyn emphasised that he had found "peace and relief" since distancing himself from his family, stating that the overwhelming anxiety he experienced throughout his life had finally disappeared. He asserted that his family values "public promotion and endorsements above all else," prioritising "Brand Beckham" over authentic relationships.
Documentary Revelations
Adding another layer to the ongoing saga, Rebecca Loos—David Beckham's former personal assistant who previously claimed to have had an affair with the footballer—has commented on the family feud in a new documentary titled The Beckham Feud: Truth and Lies. Loos described Brooklyn's statement as "validation" for her own claims from twenty-two years ago, noting that his allegations about "inauthentic relationships" and the prioritisation of brand image echoed her experiences.
Regarding Brooklyn's claim that Victoria danced "inappropriately" with him at his wedding, Loos suggested that "any other mother would have read the room" and declined to dance in that situation, or that David should have intervened to allow Nicola her planned first dance with her new husband.
The documentary, which airs on Sunday, promises to explore the complex dynamics within one of Britain's most famous families as they navigate this very public estrangement.
