Sir David Beckham's imminent star ceremony on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, a pinnacle of his post-football fame, is being overshadowed by private concerns that his eldest son, Brooklyn Beckham, may deliver a very public snub.
A Milestone Marred by Family Strain
The former England captain, 50, has been selected for the Hollywood Walk of Fame class of 2025, an honour that follows his successful Netflix documentary and solidifies his status as a global entertainer. His star, which will bear his 'Sir' title following his knighthood from King Charles III, is expected to be unveiled in the coming months before the summer's World Cup in the United States.
However, the celebration risks being undermined by a conspicuous absence. Brooklyn Beckham lives less than five miles from the proposed ceremony site in Beverly Hills with his wife, actress Nicola Peltz. Despite the proximity, sources indicate a lingering family strain could keep him away.
"Brooklyn snubbing David's special day will be a very public humiliation as he lives in Hollywood," a source told The Sun. "Of course, David is hopeful the family will have mended their relations by then, especially after he has offered an olive branch to Brooklyn. The rift has been a great cause of heartache."
A Timeline of Tension and Olive Branches
The reported tensions trace back to Brooklyn's 2022 wedding, where Nicola Peltz reportedly declined to wear a dress designed by Victoria Beckham. While the family appeared to reconcile, even spending Christmas together in 2024, relations are thought to have soured again.
This was exacerbated when Brooklyn's brother, Romeo, began dating Kim Turnbull, who had allegedly previously dated Brooklyn. The fracture became starkly visible in May 2025, when Brooklyn and Nicola were noticeably absent from David's lavish 50th birthday party. A source claimed the aspiring chef "felt disappointed in himself for not attending," while Victoria was keen for him to "come around."
Brooklyn, however, made his loyalties clear on social media, vowing to always "choose" Nicola, declaring it was the two of them "forever." The distance has only grown, with neither David nor Victoria attending when Brooklyn and Nicola renewed their vows in the summer of 2025.
In a poignant New Year's Eve gesture, David Beckham shared a heartfelt Instagram post featuring all four of his children, including a throwback image with a smiling Brooklyn, captioned: "I love you all so much." Observers noted that Brooklyn did not publicly respond, despite his mother reposting the image.
Will Fences Be Mended Before the Cameras Roll?
The timing of the Walk of Fame ceremony adds intense pressure. Nominees are given up to two years to schedule their event, theoretically allowing the Beckhams time to reconcile. The star will be unveiled alongside other 2025 honourees, including punk band Green Day, actress Jessica Chastain, and rapper Busta Rhymes.
All eyes will now be on whether the family can heal its wounds before one of David Beckham's most public milestones. His hope for a united front on Hollywood Boulevard hangs in the balance, threatened by the possibility of a painfully absent son just miles down the road.
