Brooklyn Beckham Blasts Parents Over Family Feud and Wedding Snub

Brooklyn Beckham, the 26-year-old son of David and Victoria Beckham, took to Instagram on January 20, 2026, to accuse his parents of planting negative stories about him and his wife Nicola Peltz-Beckham in the press. He claimed they tried to ruin his marriage, humiliated him at their 2022 wedding, and caused his anxiety by always putting their public image ahead of family ties. The posts mark a sharp turn in a family dispute that has simmered for years.

Background

The troubles between Brooklyn and his parents go back to at least 2022, when he married Nicola Peltz-Beckham in a big wedding at her family's estate in Florida. Rumors started then about tension, especially after reports that Victoria would not design Nicola's dress. People close to the family said it was a small issue, but it grew into bigger talk in tabloids.

Over the next few years, stories kept coming out. In May 2025, David turned 50 and had a party in London. He posted photos online, but Brooklyn and Nicola were not there or in the pictures. That sparked more questions. Then in December 2025, Brooklyn's younger brother Cruz, who is 20, said online that their parents had not unfollowed Brooklyn on Instagram. He added that he and his parents had been blocked by Brooklyn. These back-and-forth reports through friends and unnamed sources kept the story alive in the news.

Brooklyn, now using the name Peltz-Beckham, has built his own life in the US. He runs a hot sauce brand and lives with Nicola, who is 31 and comes from a wealthy family. Her father is Nelson Peltz, a big investor. The couple has stayed out of the spotlight mostly, but family ties pulled them back in.

David and Victoria have their own brands. David has a football team he co-owns, Inter Miami, and does ads. Victoria runs her fashion line. They often share family moments online, but lately those posts show less of Brooklyn.

Key Details

In his Instagram stories posted late on January 19 in the US, Brooklyn laid out his side. He said his parents and their team kept going to newspapers with lies about him and Nicola. He wrote that they rejected his tries to spend time together, like when he flew to London for David's birthday last year, but they made no real effort.

Wedding Incident

Brooklyn focused on their 2022 wedding. He said the schedule had a romantic first dance with Nicola. But he claims his mom, Victoria, called him to the stage early. Instead of dancing with his wife, he ended up dancing with Victoria in front of everyone.

"She danced very inappropriately on me in front of everyone. I've never felt more humiliated."

• Brooklyn Beckham, Instagram post

He said this took away from his moment with Nicola and showed how his parents always put themselves first.

He also denied stories that Nicola controls him. Brooklyn said those came from his parents' circle. He blamed them for his anxiety, saying their actions made him step back from the family.

Brooklyn made it clear he does not want to fix things right now. He wants peace and privacy for him, Nicola, and their future family. He blocked his parents and brothers on social media months ago.

People who know the family say the feud has hurt everyone. David's team has not said much. Victoria posted family photos recently, but nothing about Brooklyn.

What This Means

This public blast could change how the Beckhams handle their image. David and Victoria built a brand around family unity, with Netflix shows and ads showing happy times. Now, with Brooklyn speaking out, that picture cracks. Fans and media watch closely, as the family has millions of followers.

For Brooklyn, it means more focus on his own path. He and Nicola live in Florida, away from London. Talk online guesses they might start a family soon, which could explain his strong words about privacy.

Experts in family matters say this shows common issues in famous families. Parents sometimes mix business with home life, leading to fights over control and names. Brooklyn changed his name to Peltz-Beckham, and there were reports his parents wanted him to sign away rights to use 'Beckham' for business.

The younger Beckhams, like Cruz and Harper, stay close to David and Victoria. But Brooklyn's move sets him apart. It raises questions about holidays and events. Will they skip each other's big days?

People in talent management say time might heal it, but only if both sides stay quiet. Brooklyn's posts make that hard. David's friends say he believes kids should make their own choices, even if they mess up.

This split highlights pressures on children of stars. Brooklyn grew up in the spotlight, tried careers in cooking and photography, and now sells hot sauce. His parents' success overshadows him, and he wants space.

The story plays out online and in papers. Followers split, some side with parents, others with Brooklyn. It shows how social media speeds up family fights. No one knows if talks will happen privately. For now, Brooklyn focuses on his life with Nicola.