Highlights
- Brooklyn Peltz Beckham says the split from his parents is permanent
- Claims family image mattered more than private relationships
- Alleges pressure over his name before his wedding
- Recounts tense moments involving wife Nicola Peltz
Brooklyn Peltz Beckham has publicly addressed the long-rumored feud with his parents, David and Victoria Beckham, through a six-part Instagram statement. Ending months of silence, the 26-year-old said his decision to build a life separate from his family is final and “has no scope of repair.”
Writing in a direct, emotional tone, Brooklyn traced what he described as years of strain, leading to a complete break after his 2022 wedding to actress Nicola Peltz. He said distancing himself has brought “peace and relief” after a lifetime of anxiety. Here are the key claims from his statement.
1. “Brand Beckham” Came Before Family
Brooklyn said his parents spent years shaping public narratives about the family while neglecting real relationships at home.
He claimed affection in the household was often tied to appearances—who showed up for photos, how quickly someone posted online, and how the family looked in public. According to him, stepping away from that environment has allowed him to live without constant pressure to perform.
2. The “Name Bribe” Before His Wedding
One of the most serious allegations involves events just weeks before his 2022 wedding.
Brooklyn claimed his parents tried to pressure—and even bribe—him into signing away the legal rights to his own name. He said the goal was to keep control over any branding linked to “Beckham,” something he believed would limit not only his future but also that of his children.
3. The First Dance That Wasn’t
Addressing long-standing gossip about his wedding, Brooklyn said the couple’s planned first dance was interrupted.
He claimed that while a romantic song had been chosen for him and Nicola, Victoria stepped in and danced with him instead. He described the moment as inappropriate and embarrassing, especially in front of hundreds of guests.
4. Claims of Nicola Being Undermined
Brooklyn said his wife faced repeated disrespect from his family.
He alleged that Victoria pulled out of making Nicola’s wedding dress at the last moment, forcing her to scramble for a replacement. He also claimed that on the night before the wedding, relatives told him Nicola was “not blood” and therefore “not family.”
He added that Nicola was later excluded from major family events, including David Beckham’s 50th birthday celebration in 2025.
5. Cutting Contact Except Through Lawyers
Brooklyn said the situation has deteriorated to the point where he will only communicate with his parents through legal representatives.
He claimed this step came after repeated attempts to set boundaries were ignored. For him, going legal was not about drama, but about protecting his marriage and his own mental space.
Brooklyn’s statement does not offer reconciliation. Instead, it reads like a closing chapter—his version of why he chose a quieter life with Nicola over the famous family name he was born into.
For more on the Beckham family feud and its fallout, read our recently updated related report
Relations within the Beckham family deteriorated sharply last summer
