In a striking echo of his famous father, Brooklyn Beckham has been spotted cruising the streets of West Hollywood on a near-identical Harley Davidson chopper. This comes amidst a deeply strained relationship with his parents, David and Victoria Beckham, with reports indicating he has requested all communication now go through his lawyers.
A Family Feud Played Out in Public
On Thursday, the Daily Mail revealed that relations within the Beckham family deteriorated so severely last summer that Brooklyn asked his parents to contact him solely through legal representatives. This request was formalised in an exchange of letters between legal teams at Schillings and Harbottle & Lewis. While no legal action was taken, the move underscored the depth of the rift.
The reported catalyst for this drastic step was Brooklyn's belief that there had been a series of 'nasty' briefings to the media about his wife, actress Nicola Peltz. These included suggestions he was being 'controlled' by her. Publicists and friends on both sides have remained quiet, hoping for a private resolution.
Following in His Father's Tracks, Literally
Despite the apparent estrangement, Brooklyn's recent outing seemed to consciously channel his father. He was photographed on a Harley Davidson Chopper motorcycle, complete with a distinctive fluffy seat and an orange-tinted visor. The images were strongly reminiscent of David Beckham riding a Super Vintage 93" Knuckle motorbike in Los Angeles back in 2013.
This is not the first time Brooklyn has mirrored his father's style, most notably through his extensive tattoo collection. The motorcycle ride presented a visual paradox: a son physically emulating his father while legally distancing himself.
Missed Milestones and Separate Lives
The family division has led to notable absences at major events. In October, when David Beckham was formally knighted by King Charles at Windsor Castle, Brooklyn and Nicola were conspicuously absent. Sir David had extended an invitation for them to join the family at the investiture and a subsequent dinner at Gordon Ramsay's restaurant, but they declined.
Attending the ceremony were David's parents, Ted and Sandra, his wife Victoria, and his three other children: Romeo, Cruz, and Harper. This followed other missed family occasions, including David's 50th birthday and the launch of Victoria's Netflix documentary.
While Brooklyn maintains reported contact with all four of his grandparents, his immediate family circle appears fractured. In a separate display of family life, his younger brother Cruz recently shared a video grilling steak on their father's Big Green Egg grill. Meanwhile, Brooklyn posted a cooking video for lobster mac and cheese, promoting his Cloud 23 hot sauce brand, and Nicola shared a snap of him cooking for her—all without addressing the feud reports.
The situation remains unresolved, with the iconic Beckham family navigating a complex and very public period of discord, even as their lifestyles and interests continue to show unexpected parallels.
