The long-simmering feud within the Beckham-Peltz family erupted publicly this week, as Brooklyn Beckham took to social media to deliver a blistering six-page statement against his famous parents, David and Victoria Beckham.
The Bombshell Allegations
In an extraordinary move on Monday evening, the 26-year-old eldest son of the Beckhams posted a detailed account on Instagram, accusing his parents of attempting to control him and showing persistent disrespect towards his wife, actress Nicola Peltz. Brooklyn claimed his parents have made "no attempt to hide their dislike" for Nicola, alleging they told him the night before his wedding that she was "not blood" and "not family."
He further accused his mother, fashion designer Victoria, of cancelling plans to make Nicola's wedding gown at the "eleventh hour," forcing a last-minute scramble for a new dress. The aspiring chef also described an incident at his wedding where Victoria allegedly hijacked his planned first dance with Nicola, dancing "very inappropriately" on him in front of 500 guests, leaving him feeling "humiliated."
Brooklyn stated that his parents had pressured him to sign away the rights to his name before his wedding, affecting a potential payday, and that their relationship deteriorated when he refused. He concluded that since stepping away from his family, the "overwhelming anxiety" he grew up with has disappeared, and he has found "peace and relief" with his wife.
A Pattern of Fallouts: Nicola Peltz's Strained Relationships
The tension with her in-laws is not the only conflict linked to Nicola Peltz. Her friendship with pop star Selena Gomez, once so close they jokingly referred to themselves as a "throuple" with Brooklyn in 2023, appears to have cooled significantly. Neither Brooklyn nor Nicola attended Selena's wedding to Benny Blanco in September 2025, and their once-constant social media interactions have ceased. A report in The Sun last summer suggested Gomez and Blanco had grown tired of 'diva' behaviour, though an insider later denied any formal fallout.
Nicola has also faced public criticism from former associates. Celebrity hair colourist Justin Anderson, who worked with her during the 'Transformers: Age of Extinction' press tour in 2014, branded her a "monster" and "the worst of the worst" on a podcast in 2019. Sources close to Peltz allege Anderson "burnt her hair off" during a bleaching session, which led to him being fired—a claim that appears to be the root of his animosity.
Fans have also speculated that Nicola caused rifts within the Hadid family during her relationship with Anwar Hadid from 2017 to 2018, suggesting he grew distant from his mother Yolanda and sisters Bella and Gigi. It has been reported that Yolanda Has since reached out to David and Victoria Beckham amid their current feud.
In a more tragic dispute, Nicola is engaged in a legal battle with a dog grooming company, HoundSpa, after claiming her "healthy, happy" dog Nala died in 2024 following a grooming session. She alleges the death was due to "intentional and malicious abuse," accusations the groomers have denied.
Unexpected Alliances and Ongoing Estrangement
Amid the acrimony, Brooklyn and Nicola have reportedly found an unlikely source of support: the Duke and Duchess of Sussex. Sources claim Harry and Meghan, who have experienced their own very public family rift, feel "empathetic" and have offered "unwavering support," having hosted the couple for dinner at their Montecito home. This marks a shift from earlier apparent indifference, where Nicola once responded "Who's Meghan?" when asked about inviting the Sussexes to her wedding.
The fallout has resulted in Brooklyn and Nicola snubbing major family events, including David Beckham's 50th birthday and knighthood celebrations. In his statement, Brooklyn expressed no desire for reconciliation, stating he is "standing up for myself for the first time" against a family he claims values "Brand Beckham" and "public promotion above all else."
The public airing of these deeply personal grievances marks a dramatic new chapter in the saga of one of Britain's most famous families, with no clear path to resolution in sight.
