Brooklyn Beckham, the eldest son of football legend David Beckham and fashion designer Victoria Beckham, chose to spend the Christmas holidays away from his famous family this year. The 26-year-old aspiring chef instead celebrated in the United States with his wife, actress and heiress Nicola Peltz, and her family, fuelling rumours of a significant rift.
Christmas in the Sunshine with a Tennis Star
On Christmas Day, Brooklyn was seen enjoying the Los Angeles sunshine, engaging in a friendly game of tennis. His partners for the match were his brother-in-law, Bradley Peltz, and American professional tennis player Reilly Opelka. A short video clip from the game was shared across the Instagram Stories of both Brooklyn and Bradley, offering fans a glimpse into his alternative festive celebrations.
This sporting activity followed a heartfelt social media tribute from Brooklyn to his wife on Christmas Eve. He posted a photograph of the couple holding hands while celebrating with Nicola's billionaire parents in Miami, Florida, captioned simply, 'My Everything'.
The Instagram Blocking Allegations
The festive season has been overshadowed by claims of a digital disconnect between Brooklyn and his immediate family. The situation came to light last week when his younger brother, Cruz Beckham, 20, publicly addressed rumours on his Instagram Story.
Cruz explicitly denied that their parents had unfollowed Brooklyn, stating instead that the block had come from the other direction. "My mum and dad would never unfollow their son... Let's get the facts right. They woke up blocked... as did I," Cruz wrote. This suggests that David, Victoria, Cruz, and potentially other siblings including 23-year-old Romeo and 14-year-old Harper, have been blocked by Brooklyn on the platform.
Adding to the intrigue, Brooklyn shared a video on his Cloud23 hot sauce TikTok account featuring the Lady Gaga song 'Telephone'. He notably highlighted the lyric 'sorry I cannot hear you I'm kinda busy' in bold text, a move interpreted by many followers as a subtle dig at his estranged family before he segued into promoting his business venture.
A Family Divided for the Holidays
While Brooklyn celebrated in Florida and California, the rest of the Beckham clan maintained their traditional festivities in the UK. David Beckham was pictured chopping down a Christmas tree, and on Christmas Eve, the family were seen in high spirits. David, Romeo, and Cruz wore Santa hats and shared embraces, with Cruz mixing cocktails for the household.
An insider told The Daily Mail that "Brooklyn and Nicola decided they would be spending this Christmas with her family", noting her parents' excitement at hosting them. Reports also indicate that Brooklyn has rebuffed attempts at reconciliation from his family ahead of the holidays, choosing to remain in the US with the Peltz family.
The fallout presents a public glimpse of strain within one of the world's most photographed families, with Brooklyn seemingly prioritising his new family unit with Nicola Peltz amid the ongoing tension.
