As a longtime follower of the Beckhams, I’ve been seeing this clip everywhere again – it’s the one of Nicola Peltz being kind of awkwardly included in a family photo. It’s resurfaced right after Brooklyn posted that really open letter online, which is just… a lot. It feels like everything is connected, and people are revisiting old moments with new eyes.
The 26-year-old chef publicly criticized his parents on Monday night, speaking out for the first time about their years-long disagreement.
David and Victoria Beckham’s oldest son recently posted a six-page statement on Instagram explaining that he doesn’t want to repair his relationship with his family, and is finally asserting himself.
Brooklyn Beckham and his wife, Nicola Peltz, 31, have become central to a family rift, causing them to miss important events like his father David’s 50th birthday and his recent knighthood ceremony. This has led to tension and distance within the family.
He stated that problems within the family started at his wedding in April 2022, alleging that his parents, Victoria, 51, and David, constantly attempted to sabotage his relationship.
It’s obvious there was already underlying tension, and a video from the 2023 Beckham Netflix premiere in London, showing Nicola looking uneasy, has resurfaced following his recent statement.
Footage shows David and Victoria posing for cameras with Brooklyn next to them.
Brooklyn gestures for Nicola to come into the group photo, and she hesitantly joins. She then looks at Victoria and David with a strained expression.
Comments under the clip on Monday read: ‘Could Victoria’s shoulder be more cold?’,
‘They look so uncomfortable here. Sad.’,
‘You can cut the atmosphere with a knife.’,
‘Well they all look happy…’.
Brooklyn stated he felt pressured by his family, who prioritized publicity over everything else. He also shared that being with Nicola has brought him a sense of calm and eased his struggles with severe anxiety.
Let me tell you, navigating family dynamics can be so tricky, especially when it comes to big life events. I’ve heard from sources close to the situation that there was a real upset when Victoria, a designer herself, reportedly backed out of making Nicola’s wedding dress very late in the process. And apparently, the first dance didn’t go as planned, leaving everyone feeling awkward. It got to the point where they felt the need to privately renew their vows last year, sadly without the support of his family present. It just goes to show, even with all the planning in the world, things don’t always unfold as you hope!
He also expressed frustration with his father, explaining that while he’d traveled to the UK for his brother David’s 50th birthday, his requests to meet beforehand were repeatedly denied. He added that when his father finally agreed to a meeting, it was only on the condition that Nicola wasn’t present.
Brooklyn recently shared a heartfelt statement, explaining that she’s remained quiet for years and has tried hard to keep certain things private.
My parents and their representatives have repeatedly gone to the media, so I feel I must now share my side of the story and address some of the false claims that have been published.
Look, everyone keeps saying I should make up with my family, but honestly? I’m done with that. It’s not about being difficult, it’s about finally taking control of my own life. I’ve spent so long letting them dictate things, and this is the first time I’m actually standing up for what I want. It feels amazing, even if they don’t understand.
‘For my entire life, my parents have controlled narratives in the press about our family.
I grew up surrounded by showy displays on social media, obligatory family gatherings, and relationships that didn’t feel genuine.
I’ve recently witnessed how far some people will go to spread lies through the media, often harming innocent individuals, all to maintain a false image. However, I’m confident that the truth will eventually be revealed.
Brooklyn discussed his marriage to Nicola, stating that people had repeatedly tried to sabotage their relationship.
Talk of a disagreement started when the actress wore a beautiful, custom-made Valentino wedding dress, despite earlier suggestions she’d choose a gown by Victoria Beckham.
Shortly after Brooklyn shared his statement, Nicola honored Valentino Garavani after his passing in Rome on Monday at the age of 93.
The heiress took to her Instagram Stories to share snaps of the designer.
My parents have consistently tried to sabotage my relationship, starting even before my wedding, and they still haven’t stopped.
Even though my mum was really enthusiastic about designing a dress for Nicola, she had to cancel at the last minute, leaving Nicola scrambling to find a replacement.
In the weeks leading up to my wedding, my parents constantly pressured me – even offering money – to legally change my name. This would have impacted not only me, but also my wife and any children we might have.
They insisted I sign the agreement before my wedding, as that would start the deal’s terms.
‘My holdout affected the payday, and they have never treated me the same since.
Honestly, the wedding planning was a nightmare because of my mum! She actually called me evil because Nicola and I wanted our grandmas – my Nanny Sandra and Nicola’s Naunni – to sit at our table. They were both widows, and we just wanted them close. It wasn’t like anyone else was neglected – both our parents had their own tables, right next to ours! I still can’t believe she reacted like that.
The night before the wedding, some of my family members let me know that Nicola wasn’t related to us by blood and therefore wasn’t considered ‘family.’
Ever since I began asserting myself with my family, my parents have relentlessly attacked me, both in private conversations and through public statements given to the media at their direction.
Even my own brothers turned against me, launching attacks on social media before unexpectedly cutting off all contact last summer.
Cruz had previously said that his family in Brooklyn had blocked him on social media after reports surfaced that they had stopped following his accounts.
Cruz explained that his parents would never unfriend him. He clarified that they—and he—were the ones who were blocked, not the other way around.
Brooklyn shared that his first dance at the wedding with Nicola was interrupted when his mother stepped in.
He explained that the experience left him feeling deeply embarrassed and uncomfortable, which led them to reaffirm their commitment to each other by renewing their wedding vows on their third anniversary.
David Beckham renewed his wedding vows on August 2nd in Westchester County, New York, but his family – including his sons Romeo, 23, and Cruz, 20, and his daughter Harper, 14 – weren’t there to witness it.
Okay, so picture this: five hundred people at our wedding, everything’s perfect, and then Marc Anthony calls me up on stage. I was supposed to have this beautiful, romantic first dance with my wife, but when I got up there, it wasn’t her waiting – it was my mum! And she didn’t just dance with me, she was… inappropriate. Seriously, right in front of everyone! It was mortifying, absolutely mortifying. I still can’t believe she did that!
I’ve never been so embarrassed and upset. We hoped renewing our vows would give us happy new memories of our wedding day, but instead, it caused us a lot of stress and humiliation.
Brooklyn explained why he hadn’t been able to attend his father’s 50th birthday party last May.
Victoria went all out to celebrate David’s birthday, beginning with a family gathering at their country home in the Cotswolds. They then spent a day at his beloved vineyard in France, and finished with a glamorous dinner in London surrounded by celebrities.
The family enjoyed a celebratory dinner with famous friends like Tom Cruise and David’s old teammates at the high-end Core restaurant in West London, but everyone noticed that David’s oldest son wasn’t there.
Brooklyn explained that his wife has repeatedly been treated poorly by his family, despite their efforts to build a united relationship. He also mentioned his mother has consistently invited past romantic interests into their lives, seemingly to cause discomfort for both him and his wife.
Even so, we still went to London to celebrate my dad’s birthday, but he wouldn’t spend any time with us. We were stuck in our hotel room for a week trying to arrange a visit, but he only agreed to see us at his large party, which had around a hundred guests and was full of cameras.
He only agreed to meet with me if I didn’t bring Nicola, which really hurt my feelings. Then, when my family visited Los Angeles, they wouldn’t even see me.
Brooklyn emphasized that his family prioritizes publicity and sponsorships above everything else, putting the ‘Beckham brand’ first.
These days, it seems like ‘family love’ is measured by how active you are on social media or how willing you are to rush to family photos, even if it means neglecting work or other commitments.
For years, we’ve made a real effort to be present at all the fashion shows, parties, and press events, always presenting a picture of a perfect family. However, when my wife asked my mother to help rescue dogs displaced by the Los Angeles fires, my mother surprisingly said no.
It’s a misunderstanding to say my wife controls me. Actually, I’ve been the one controlled for much of my life – by my parents.
As someone who’s personally battled anxiety for years, I can honestly say that creating space for myself – stepping away from my family and forging my own path – has been transformative. It’s something I never expected! I used to wake up feeling overwhelmed, but now, I genuinely feel grateful for the life I’ve built and experience a level of peace and relief I never thought possible. It’s been incredibly freeing.
My wife and I simply want a peaceful, private life, and happiness for our family – away from the influence of the media and public attention.
Daily Mail has contacted the Beckhams for comment.
Last summer, the relationship between the Beckhams became severely strained, to the point where Brooklyn asked his parents to communicate with him only through their lawyers, Schillings and Harbottle & Lewis, according to the Daily Mail.
According to a source, David was instructed to communicate with the other party only through his lawyers at Schillings. This was the sole method of communication allowed.
Brooklyn prefers his parents not reach out to him directly or discuss him publicly on social media.
They hadn’t taken any legal steps against each other, and the letter itself wasn’t based on any legal grounds – it was just a simple request.
However, Brooklyn still remains in regular contact with both sets of grandparents.
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