Brooklyn Beckham has sparked controversy by posting an intimate, topless photograph of his wife, Nicola Peltz-Beckham, on social media. This move comes just days after the couple publicly expressed their desire for privacy amidst an ongoing, bitter family dispute.
Privacy Plea Followed by Intimate Snap
The 26-year-old aspiring chef shared the revealing image with his 17 million Instagram followers. The photo shows Nicola, 31, in bed, covered only by a white duvet and accompanied by their dog. This follows a series of recent posts where Brooklyn and Nicola have portrayed themselves as a happy, united couple, often seen walking their pets and sharing idyllic moments.
Fan Reactions: Mockery and Support
The post has drawn mixed reactions from followers. Many were quick to question the couple's definition of privacy.
"So this is your definition of privacy Brooklyn? Interesting…" mocked one commenter.
Another added, "Privacy is going well, not staged photos at all."
A third follower pointed out the apparent contradiction, noting, "He slated his mother for always being in front of the camera and growing up in the spotlight made him anxious.... but here is his wife doing the EXACT same thing to him..... his anxiety is selective, clearly!"
However, some supporters praised Brooklyn for asserting his independence. Model Alex Caniggia commented, "Mate LIVE YOUR LIFE your way be happy with your wife and enjoy every moment together, Bro I'm With you."
Ongoing Family Feud Background
This social media activity occurs against the backdrop of a very public fallout between Brooklyn and his parents, David and Victoria Beckham. Last week, Brooklyn made a scathing outburst, criticising his parents for what he described as controlling behaviour and "inappropriate" actions during his 2022 wedding to Nicola.
He stated emphatically, "I do not want to reconcile with my family. I'm not being controlled, I'm standing up for myself for the first time in my life. For my entire life, my parents have controlled narratives in the press about our family."
Brooklyn further lamented the "performative social media posts, family events and inauthentic relationships" that he claims have characterised his upbringing.
Parallel Social Media Campaigns
Interestingly, both sides of the family appear to be using social media to craft their narratives. Nicola recently shared her own montage of loved-up snaps and picturesque moments, depicting a seemingly perfect life away from the drama.
Meanwhile, David and Victoria Beckham have been projecting an image of familial unity without Brooklyn. Victoria was recently honoured in Paris, receiving the Knight of the Order of Arts and Letters. She was accompanied by David, their other children—Romeo, Cruz, and Harper—as well as close friends and partners.
In her acceptance speech, Victoria thanked her family for "always believing in my vision." Daughter Harper, 14, later praised her mother on social media, calling her "My biggest role model."
The contrasting online portrayals highlight the deep divisions within the famous family, with social media becoming the primary battleground for their public relations war.
