In a dramatic and unprecedented public statement, Brooklyn Peltz Beckham has broken his silence on the long-rumoured rift with his famous parents, declaring he has no desire to reconcile with them.
A Public Accusation on Social Media
The 26-year-old son of former England footballer David Beckham and fashion designer Victoria Beckham took to Instagram to share a lengthy post, acknowledging the feud for the first time. He accused his parents of controlling the family narrative in the press and actively trying to sabotage his relationship with his wife, Nicola Peltz Beckham.
"I have been silent for years and made every effort to keep these matters private," Brooklyn wrote. "Unfortunately, my parents and their team have continued to go to the press, leaving me with no choice but to speak for myself." He stated his firm position, adding, "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."
Allegations of Control and Wedding Drama
Brooklyn's statement contained a series of serious allegations against his parents, centring on events around his 2022 marriage to Nicola, the daughter of American billionaire Nelson Peltz. He claimed his mother, Victoria, cancelled designing Nicola's wedding dress at the last minute, forcing a frantic search for a replacement.
He also alleged that weeks before the wedding, his parents repeatedly pressured him to sign away the rights to his name, which would have impacted him, his wife, and their future children. "They were adamant on me signing before my wedding date because then the terms of the deal would be initiated," he claimed, suggesting his refusal affected a financial payday and changed their relationship forever.
Further wedding grievances included his mother calling him "evil" for seating their grandmothers at his and Nicola's table, and that Victoria "hijacked" his first dance with his new wife, dancing "inappropriately on me" in front of guests, which left him feeling deeply humiliated.
Life After 'Brand Beckham'
Brooklyn painted a picture of a life dominated by public image, where "Brand Beckham comes first." He described family love as being measured by social media posts and photo opportunities, often at the expense of personal and professional obligations.
"The narrative that my wife controls me is completely backwards. I have been controlled by my parents for most of my life," he asserted. Remarkably, he said that since stepping away from his family, his lifelong overwhelming anxiety has disappeared. "I wake up every morning grateful for the life I chose and have found peace and relief," he shared.
He concluded by stating that he and Nicola, who he alleged was not invited to his father's 50th birthday party and has been consistently disrespected, want a life free from image manipulation. "All we want is peace, privacy and happiness for us and our future family," he wrote.
The Beckhams, also parents to sons Cruz and Romeo and daughter Harper, have been contacted for comment. Brooklyn, who has previously worked in photography and cooking, releasing a book called 'What I See' in 2017 and a hot sauce brand, has now firmly placed a very private family dispute into the public domain.
