Brooklyn Beckham and Nicola Peltz Reportedly Planning to Adopt a Child Amid Ongoing Family Estrangement
Brooklyn Beckham and his wife Nicola Peltz are reportedly making plans to adopt a child, according to sources close to the couple. This development comes as the estrangement between Brooklyn and his parents, Sir David Beckham and Victoria Beckham, shows no signs of resolution, potentially adding another layer of complexity to the family's ongoing feud.
Adoption Plans as a Deliberate Move
Friends of the couple have revealed that Brooklyn, 26, and Nicola, 31, have had "several conversations" about adopting a child. An insider told The Sun that this is a subject on which the pair firmly align, with both expressing a desire to build a large family that includes at least one adopted child.
The source explained: "They both know they come from a place of unimagined privilege and therefore strongly want to give back by offering a disadvantaged baby or child the best possible life. They have talked extensively about it."
This intention appears to have been hinted at in Brooklyn's bombshell six-page statement last month, where he made multiple references to his "future family" and "future children" with Nicola. The source noted these were "two very intentional clauses" in the aspiring chef's public declaration.
Potential Impact on Beckham Grandparent Hopes
The adoption plans could represent another blow to David and Victoria Beckham, who are said to "adore the idea of becoming grandparents." According to The Sun's source, "it would cut them deep" not to have a role in any future grandchild's life.
This comes after Brooklyn publicly confirmed the family feud for the first time in his statement, accusing his parents of:
- Controlling narratives in the press about their family
- Sharing performative social media posts
- Trying endlessly to ruin his relationship with Nicola since before their wedding
- Consistently disrespecting his wife
Brooklyn wrote emphatically: "I do not want to reconcile with my family. I'm not being controlled, I'm standing up for myself for the first time in my life."
Previous Family Planning Discussions
The couple has been open about their family aspirations in previous interviews. In August 2022, Brooklyn told Variety that he "can't wait" to be a father, adding: "I'm ready to have kids, but I always tell my wife, whenever you want."
Nicola clarified at the time that while they didn't plan on having children "anytime in the next year," someday they "would love to have a big family." She specifically mentioned adoption in that interview, stating: "We would love to have some of our own, and we would love to adopt."
Just a few months later, she reiterated these plans to Entertainment Tonight: "We really do want a big family. We want to have some of our own kids and then we really want to adopt kids too."
Recent Symbolic Gestures Deepening the Rift
The adoption news follows Brooklyn's recent decision to cover up a tattoo tribute to his father. Previously featuring the word "dad" at the center of an anchor design on his arm, the tattoo has now been obscured by unknown symbols.
A source told Metro that Sir David is "obviously heartbroken" over this development, describing it as "a deep cut, even after everything that was said in his statement."
This isn't the first time Brooklyn has modified tattoos related to his parents. He previously covered up the "mama's boy" tattoo over his heart dedicated to Victoria, incorporating it into a sketch of Nicola's wedding bouquet instead.
Family Background and Future Implications
David and Victoria Beckham were young parents themselves, welcoming Brooklyn as their first of four children when they were 23 and 24 respectively. Brooklyn has expressed his eagerness to follow in their footsteps as a parent, though apparently not in reconciliation.
Nicola, who comes from a large family as one of seven siblings, noted that Brooklyn enjoys being around her family, saying he has "built-in boy best friends now."
Sources suggest the couple may pursue adoption before having biological children, particularly as Nicola has recently reduced her weight for a film role. For now, the adoption plans represent both a personal family-building decision and potentially another chapter in the ongoing Beckham family drama that continues to unfold in the public eye.
