The world of celebrity was rocked last night as Brooklyn Beckham, the 26-year-old eldest son of football legend David Beckham and fashion icon Victoria Beckham, publicly and brutally severed ties with his famous parents.
The Scathing Six-Page Statement
In a dramatic move, Brooklyn posted a lengthy, six-page statement to his Instagram account. In it, he launched a series of devastating accusations against his mother and father. He claimed that David and Victoria Beckham had controlled him his entire life, prioritising the lucrative 'Brand Beckham' over his own happiness and that of his wife, billionaire heiress Nicola Peltz.
Brooklyn alleged that his parents had made "endless" attempts to sabotage his relationship with Nicola in the lead-up to their lavish 2022 wedding. One of the most pointed claims was that his mother, a renowned fashion designer, had cancelled making Nicola's wedding dress at the eleventh hour, despite the bride's excitement to wear a Victoria Beckham original.
He also accused Victoria, 51, of humiliating him during the wedding celebrations by dancing "inappropriately" during his first dance with his new wife.
Victoria's Devastation and Cruz's Support
The explosive family fallout came just hours after Victoria had publicly shown support for her other son, Cruz Beckham, 20, and his burgeoning music career. On Monday, January 19, she shared posts on her Instagram Story about Cruz's upcoming gig with his band, 'Cruz Beckham and the Breakers', at The Courtyard Theatre in London on Friday, March 27.
According to sources close to the family speaking to The Mirror, Victoria has been left "in bits" and "shocked to pieces" by Brooklyn's public attack. The insider revealed: "Victoria is on the floor... But, she is worried, as is David, that this will be the end of Brand Beckham."
The sources added that the couple are reportedly still blaming Nicola Peltz for influencing their son's actions, though Brooklyn insisted in his statement that "he had to do this."
Family Fractures and Past Tensions
This is not the first sign of strain within the Beckham dynasty. Cruz Beckham revealed in December that Brooklyn had blocked his entire family on Instagram, and he fiercely defended his mother online earlier this month, calling her "the best mum."
Despite the very public split, it is reported that Brooklyn is currently trying to maintain a relationship with his younger sister, Harper, 14, though he is finding it "difficult." The fallout presents a significant crisis for the carefully curated Beckham brand, which has been a global powerhouse for decades, built on an image of family unity and success.
