Former Apprentice star Luisa Zissman has launched a scathing attack on Brooklyn Beckham, branding him "an entitled little f****r" following his explosive public statement accusing his parents David and Victoria Beckham of controlling him.
Podcast Outburst
The 38-year-old businesswoman made her controversial comments during a conversation with co-host Anna Williamson on their LuAnna podcast. Zissman claimed the 26-year-old eldest Beckham child would be "nowhere" without his wealthy parents and would never have met his wife Nicola Peltz had he come from a regular family.
"I think he's basically an entitled little f****r to be honest. He'd be nowhere without his parents. He would never have met her without his parents," Zissman stated bluntly.
Understanding The Context
While acknowledging Brooklyn's perspective, Zissman added: "I do understand that now that he's older, he probably does feel like he's been used as a bit of a pawn in their Brand Beckham family. But he also has to remember that Brand Beckham, which was his upbringing, rightly or wrongly, is what afforded him his lifestyle."
Co-host Anna Williamson questioned Brooklyn's approach, asking why he would make such a public condemnation if he truly wanted a more private life. "My problem is, you're p****d off with your parents and you say you want to step back and be at peace with your wife, well then why put the biggest spotlight you've ever put yourself as a result of doing this statement? Why not just go away quietly?" she challenged.
Brooklyn's Explosive Allegations
In his lengthy statement, Brooklyn Beckham made numerous serious allegations against his famous parents, including:
- Being "controlled by a family that values public promotion above all else"
- His mother Victoria cancelling Nicola's wedding dress at the last minute
- Pressure to sign away rights to his name before his wedding
- Being called "evil" for seating arrangements at his wedding
- His mother hijacking his first dance with Nicola
- Family members telling him Nicola was "not blood" and "not family"
- Being rejected when trying to see his father for his birthday
Finding Peace Away From Family
Brooklyn revealed he has suffered from "overwhelming anxiety" for most of his life but has found "peace and relief" since stepping away from his family. "I wake up every morning grateful for the life I chose, and have found peace and relief," he wrote. "My wife and I do not want a life shaped by image, press, or manipulation. All we want peace, privacy and happiness for us and our future family."
The Beckhams' eldest son has been living in an £11million Hollywood mansion with his wife Nicola Peltz for over a year, though reports suggest she is the primary owner of the property.
Family Dynamics Under Scrutiny
Brooklyn's statement paints a picture of a family where "Brand Beckham comes first" and family love is measured by social media activity and public appearances. "Family 'love' is decided by how much you post on social media, or how quickly you drop everything to show up and pose for a family photo opp, even if it's at the expense of our professional obligations," he claimed.
He also alleged that even simple requests for support were denied, saying: "The one time my wife asked for my mum's support to save displaced dogs during the LA fires, my mum refused."
The public feud comes as the rest of the Beckham family gathered in Paris to support Victoria as she received a Knight of the Order of Arts and Letters, while Brooklyn made his position clear through his detailed public statement.
