In a stunning public declaration, Brooklyn Peltz Beckham has broken years of silence to level serious allegations against his famous parents, Sir David and Victoria Beckham. The 26-year-old, in a lengthy statement posted to his Instagram story, stated he does not wish to "reconcile" with his family and accused them of controlling press narratives and attempting to sabotage his marriage to wife Nicola Peltz Beckham.
The Core Allegations: Control and Sabotage
Brooklyn Beckham's statement, shared on Tuesday 20 January 2026, marks his first direct acknowledgement of the long-rumoured family rift. He claimed that for his entire life, his parents have controlled narratives in the press about the Beckham family, creating a facade of a "perfect family" through orchestrated social media posts and events. He asserted that this control escalated to targeted efforts against his relationship with Nicola, whom he married in 2022.
Among the specific accusations, Brooklyn alleged that Victoria Beckham cancelled designing Nicola's wedding dress at the last minute, forcing a frantic search for a replacement. He also claimed his parents pressured him to sign away the rights to his name before the wedding, and that when he refused, their relationship deteriorated. Furthermore, he stated that family members told him Nicola was "not blood" and "not family" the night before the ceremony.
Incidents of Public and Private Humiliation
The statement detailed several incidents that Brooklyn described as deeply humiliating. He accused his mother of hijacking his planned first dance with Nicola at their wedding, replacing a romantic song to dance "very inappropriately" with him in front of 500 guests. He also described being snubbed by his father, Sir David, during a trip to London for his birthday, claiming a meeting was only agreed to on the condition that Nicola was not invited.
Brooklyn further alleged that his brothers were directed to attack him on social media before blocking him in the summer, and that his family prioritises "Brand Beckham" and public promotion above genuine relationships. He contrasted this by noting that when his wife asked for support to help dogs displaced by LA fires, Victoria refused.
A Search for Peace and a Future Apart
In concluding his bombshell remarks, Brooklyn Beckham painted a picture of liberation from family-induced anxiety. "For the first time in my life, since stepping away from my family, that anxiety has disappeared," he wrote. He and Nicola, he stated, desire a life of peace, privacy, and happiness for their future family, free from image manipulation and press strategies.
The eldest son of the former England football captain and the Spice Girls star-turned-fashion designer has previously worked in photography and cooking, releasing a book called What I See in 2017 and launching a hot sauce brand. Representatives for Sir David and Lady Beckham have been approached for comment in response to these allegations.
