Ex-Girlfriend Afton McKeith Breaks Silence on Brooklyn Beckham's Family Feud
One of Brooklyn Beckham's former partners has publicly supported him following his recent, highly publicised fallout with his parents, Victoria and David Beckham. Afton McKeith, who dated Brooklyn in 2017, has broken her silence to back the star, insisting that his explosive social media statement was honest and long overdue.
Brewing Tensions and Spotlight Struggles
According to Afton, the tension between Brooklyn and his famous parents has been building for years and did not emerge suddenly. She explained that although Brooklyn enjoyed a privileged upbringing, he found the constant public attention overwhelming from a young age. Afton told The Sun that Brooklyn was filled with anxiety over being in the spotlight and lived in fear of making mistakes in front of the world.
Afton stated: "A lot has gone on over the years. Brooklyn was telling the truth in his post. It was hard for him growing up. There are two sides to every story, but I know growing up in the spotlight was challenging for him."
Shy and Anxious, Not Confrontational
Afton described Brooklyn as shy and anxious rather than confrontational. She recalled that during their relationship, he often became distressed when recognised in public. Instead of lashing out or acting entitled, Brooklyn internalised his stress, feeling as though the public was waiting for him to fail.
Contrasting their upbringings, Afton shared that she felt shielded by her parents in ways Brooklyn was not. Both grew up in the affluent Kensington area of West London, but Afton suggested that David and Victoria's demanding careers left Brooklyn feeling emotionally isolated, despite being surrounded by nannies and siblings.
Background to the Bombshell Post
Afton's comments follow Brooklyn's shocking Instagram post last week, where he accused his parents of manipulation and repeated attempts to undermine his marriage to Nicola Peltz. In the lengthy statement, Brooklyn claimed his parents prioritised "Brand Beckham" and public image over genuine family relationships. He alleged they pressured him to sign away rights to his name before his wedding and mistreated Nicola.
Brooklyn also expressed that the anxiety he felt for years only lifted after distancing himself from his family. Since marrying billionaire heiress Nicola Peltz in 2022, Brooklyn has become increasingly estranged from the Beckhams, skipping events like David's 50th birthday celebrations.
Dismissing Rumours and Affirming Authenticity
Afton has dismissed rumours that Nicola wrote Brooklyn's statement on his behalf, asserting she is sure the words were his own and stem from years of frustration. She claimed there is genuine love between Brooklyn and Nicola and suggested he has finally reached his breaking point regarding his relationship with his parents.
This insight from a former partner adds a new dimension to the ongoing public feud, highlighting the long-term pressures Brooklyn faced while growing up under intense media scrutiny.
