Brooklyn Beckham's Family Rift Escalates as He Abandons Parental Titles
Brooklyn Beckham's estrangement from his famous parents has reportedly intensified beyond public awareness, with insiders revealing he has stopped calling David and Victoria Beckham his "mum and dad." The 26-year-old confirmed longstanding speculation about a family feud through a shocking Instagram statement, declaring he has no intention to reconcile with Sir David Beckham, 50, and Victoria Beckham, 51.
Boundaries and Mental Health Prioritised
According to sources speaking to the Daily Mail, Brooklyn now exclusively refers to his parents by their first names, viewing the estrangement as a necessary step for his wellbeing. "He doesn't think estrangement is a bad thing at all," an insider disclosed. "He sees it as him setting boundaries, taking care of himself, watching out for his own mental health. I know he knows it hurts them, but I don't think he really cares right about now."
Another source clarified that Brooklyn's wife, Nicola Peltz, 31, supported his decision to make the public statement but did not orchestrate it. "She didn't tell him to do it," they explained. "He decided to. So, you really can't blame her. This was something between him and them, and he decided it was time to take the nuclear option."
Explosive Allegations and Wedding Drama
Brooklyn's lengthy statement detailed numerous grievances, primarily focusing on alleged disrespect towards his wife and manipulative behaviour surrounding their wedding. He claimed Victoria cancelled designing Nicola's wedding dress at the last minute, forcing an urgent replacement, and that both parents pressured him to sign away rights to his name before the ceremony.
The statement described particularly uncomfortable wedding moments, including Victoria allegedly hijacking the couple's first dance. "My mum hijacked my first dance with my wife," Brooklyn wrote. "She danced very inappropriately on me in front of everyone, I've never felt more uncomfortable or humiliated in my entire life."
This experience reportedly motivated the couple's vow renewal in August 2025, which occurred without Beckham family attendance. Brooklyn explained they wanted to "create new memories" after the "embarrassment" of their original ceremony.
Family Dynamics and Public Response
The Beckhams have maintained public silence regarding their son's allegations, though David made indirect comments during a CNBC appearance about social media's power and children learning from mistakes. Victoria continued her normal Instagram activity, posting birthday wishes to former Spice Girls bandmate Emma Bunton.
Other celebrities have been less reserved, with Vogue Williams, Lily Allen, and David Baddiel all publicly commenting on the family drama. The feud has simmered publicly for over a year, marked by numerous missed family events and growing speculation.
Underlying Issues and Future Implications
Brooklyn's statement suggests deeper issues regarding family values and public image. He accused his parents of prioritising "Brand Beckham" above genuine relationships, noting that family affection seemed measured by social media promotion and photo opportunities.
"My family values public promotion and endorsements above all else," he stated. "Brand Beckham comes first. Family 'love' is decided by how much you post on social media, or how quickly you drop everything to show up and pose for a family photo opp."
The estrangement appears rooted in events surrounding Brooklyn and Nicola's lavish April 2022 wedding in Palm Beach, which reportedly cost millions and featured 500 guests including Gordon Ramsay and Spice Girls members. Despite the celebration's scale, Brooklyn claims his parents attempted to undermine his relationship from the beginning.
As the Beckhams avoid direct responses to their son's claims - with David notably evading questions at the World Economic Forum - the family rift shows no signs of healing. Brooklyn maintains his decision has brought him peace, writing: "For the first time in my life since stepping away from my family, that anxiety has disappeared. I wake up every morning grateful for the life I chose."
