Myleene Klass has publicly taken a stance in the ongoing conflict between the Beckhams, eleven years after she previously criticized Victoria Beckham for having her teenage son, Brooklyn, do photoshoots.
Myleene Klass shared a post on Thursday explaining family estrangement, referencing the Beckhams and featuring insights from Clinical Psychologist Dr. Martha Deiros Collado.
Myleene, 47, wrote: ‘After the memes and mockery, there’s this for us all to consider…’
As a lifestyle expert, I often get asked about family dynamics, and one topic that comes up frequently is estrangement. Simply put, it’s when a family member decides they need space – either emotional or physical – because the relationship has become damaging, feels unsafe, or seems beyond fixing. It’s a really tough situation, and understanding what it is is the first step in navigating it.
People often view adult children who cut off contact with their families negatively, labeling them as spoiled, unappreciative, or disloyal.
Families with higher incomes sometimes expect that providing for their children’s needs and opportunities will automatically lead to lasting appreciation and compliance.
The way we often think about family dynamics leads us to blame adult children who cut off contact with their parents, instead of recognizing the more complex problems within the relationship itself.
Back in 2014, Myleene Klass, a mother of three – Ava (18), Hero (14), and Apollo (6) – publicly questioned Victoria Beckham’s decision to let her 15-year-old son, Brooklyn, appear on the cover of Man About Town magazine.
His younger brother Romeo, then 11, had also modelled for Burberry in 2012.
Myleene questioned why anyone would send children into dangerous situations where they could be harmed, emphasizing that they are still young and deserve to enjoy their childhood.
I wouldn’t allow my own child to do that, but I think the Beckhams are a special case – they’re an exception to what’s normally acceptable.
Public figures have protection from online negativity, but regular people are often exposed to a lot of harsh comments and criticism.
I’ve been following this situation closely, and it seems Brooklyn’s recent social media post – a pretty detailed six-page message, actually – really highlighted his feelings that his family’s fame always comes first, even before him. It basically echoes what he’s been saying all along – that he feels overshadowed by the ‘Brand Beckham’.
As someone who’s observed families building legacies, I’ve seen firsthand how important a strong public image can be. For my family, building and maintaining that image – what you might call ‘the Beckham brand’ – has always been our top priority. It’s not just about personal success, it’s about presenting a unified and positive face to the world, and that’s something we’ve always focused on.
These days, it seems like ‘family love’ is measured by how active you are on social media or how willing you are to prioritize family photos – even if it means neglecting work or other commitments.
As someone who’s spent years cultivating a public image – attending every event, every fashion show, always putting forward this picture of a ‘perfect family’ – you can imagine how much it stung when my own mother refused to help my wife during a real crisis. My wife simply asked for her support in rescuing displaced dogs during the LA fires, a cause so close to her heart, and the answer was no. It really highlighted where her priorities lie, and it was a painful moment, to say the least.
He explained that the idea his wife controls him is actually the opposite of the truth. He feels he’s been controlled by his parents for most of his life.
I used to struggle with intense anxiety, but since becoming independent from my family, it’s gone away. Now, I wake up each day feeling thankful for the life I’ve built and finally experiencing peace and calm.
My wife and I simply want a peaceful, private life, and happiness for our family, away from public attention and any attempts to control us.
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2026-01-22 15:05