Brooklyn Beckham has sent a pointed message to his family amid an increasingly bitter public feud, choosing to update his social media profile photo in a symbolic gesture. The 26-year-old eldest son of football legend David Beckham and fashion designer Victoria Beckham has escalated tensions following his blistering online attack earlier this week.
Instagram Profile Change Sends Clear Message
Brooklyn has changed his Instagram profile picture to a photograph showing the back of his head, prominently displaying his tattoo of wife Nicola Peltz's eyes. This visual statement comes just days after he launched a series of bombshell allegations against his parents and brothers Romeo, 23, and Cruz, 20, on the same platform.
Explosive Allegations and Family Fallout
In six stinging Instagram posts on Monday night, the aspiring photographer and food influencer made serious accusations against his family. He claimed his parents had attempted to control him, tried to ruin his marriage, and humiliated him publicly. Brooklyn specifically alleged that his brothers were "sent to attack me on social media" as part of the family conflict.
The most dramatic revelation concerned events leading up to his 2022 Florida wedding to billionaire's daughter Nicola Peltz. Brooklyn claimed: "Weeks before our big day, my parents repeatedly pressured and attempted to bribe me into signing away the rights to my name, which would have affected me, my wife, and our future."
He added: "They were adamant on me signing before my wedding date because then the terms of the deal would be initiated. My holdout affected the payday, and they have never treated me the same since."
Family Insiders Offer Counter-Narrative
Sources close to the Beckham family have presented a different version of events to the Daily Mail. They insist there was no bribe or pressure involved, explaining that the agreement Brooklyn was asked to sign was actually designed to protect his rights.
This move came after David Beckham's commercial deal with US brands firm Authentic Brands Group, which saw him sell 55 percent of DB Ventures for £200 million. The agreement would have given commercial partners some rights over the Beckham surname, and the family wanted to ensure the children were "carved out of that" arrangement.
Insiders suggest Brooklyn may have been "turned against" signing the paperwork by those connected to his wife Nicola, who potentially persuaded him it was not in his best interests.
Victoria Beckham Reportedly Devastated
Family sources reveal that Victoria Beckham has been left "devastated" by the public falling out with her eldest son. What began as a private family disagreement has now widened into what appears to be an unbridgeable public chasm between mother and son.
Brooklyn himself has made it clear he has no desire to reconcile with his family at this time, writing in his social media posts: "I have been silent for years and made every effort to keep these matters private."
David Beckham's Public Response
David Beckham found himself facing questions about the family feud while attending the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland. Though heckled by media about the situation, he declined to answer direct questions about Brooklyn's allegations.
However, in what many interpreted as a veiled reference to the situation, the former Manchester United star spoke about the perils and virtues of children using social media during a CNBC interview. He stated: "I've always spoken about social media and the power of social media for the good and for the bad."
David added that he has tried to educate his children about social media dangers while showing them how platforms can work for good, noting: "They make mistakes. Children are allowed to make mistakes. That's how they learn."
Celebrity Reactions and Political Commentary
The Beckham family drama has captured national attention, with even Downing Street offering commentary. A spokesman for Prime Minister Keir Starmer described it as a private family matter but added: "The Prime Minister has always been clear that diplomacy is very important."
Numerous celebrities have weighed in on the unfolding saga, including:
- Lily Allen
- Presenter Vogue Williams
- Piers Morgan
- Comic Katherine Ryan
The public nature of this family dispute, played out across social media platforms and through celebrity commentary, represents a significant departure from the Beckhams' traditionally private approach to family matters. As Brooklyn's Instagram tattoo serves as his latest public statement, the rift shows no immediate signs of healing, with both sides apparently entrenched in their positions.
