In a surprising public move, Cruz Beckham appears to have extended an olive branch to his estranged older brother, Brooklyn Beckham, hinting at a possible thaw in a family rift that has played out in the media for years.
A Nostalgic Instagram Gesture
The youngest son of David and Victoria Beckham, 20-year-old Cruz, delved into his Instagram archive and reshared a picture from August 2021 to his Stories. The photo showed a beaming Cruz standing with his father David, brother Romeo, and Brooklyn. The original caption, which Cruz highlighted, simply read: ‘❤️love you guys,’ with tags for his father and brothers.
This public display of affection is significant as it is the first of its kind since reports of a major family feud emerged. The timing of the original post is notable—it was shared a year before tensions reportedly erupted around Brooklyn's wedding to actress Nicola Peltz in April 2022.
The Roots of the Rift
The origins of the discord are widely believed to be linked to the wedding preparations. At the time, it was reported that Nicola Peltz chose not to wear a wedding dress designed by her mother-in-law, Victoria Beckham. Nicola later addressed the situation in an October 2022 interview with the Sunday Times, stating, ‘No family is perfect. No family.’
She explained that logistical issues with Victoria's atelier led to a change in plans. Regardless of the specifics, a palpable distance grew between Brooklyn and Nicola and the rest of the Beckham clan following the nuptials.
The separation became glaringly obvious during key family milestones. Brooklyn was conspicuously absent from the celebrations for David Beckham's 50th birthday and a subsequent 'boys' fishing trip. He also remained silent on Father's Day and did not publicly acknowledge his father's knighthood, while later posting a warm birthday tribute to his father-in-law, billionaire Nelson Peltz.
Social Media Swipes and Cryptic Clues
As the feud simmered, Cruz seemed to send several indirect jibes toward his older brother online. In a pointed exchange in June, when a social media troll asked if he would stick with music or change careers again, Cruz retorted, ‘Wrong brother mate,’ a clear reference to Brooklyn's well-documented shifts between various professions.
Cruz also shared cryptic posts, including the phrase ‘the truth will unfold’ alongside a clip of The Beatles' 'The End'. In another poignant move, he posted his mother Victoria's 2001 song 'Every Part of Me', which includes lyrics about unwavering family support: ‘I promise I’ll be here if someone ever breaks your heart.’
Major Snubs and the Path Forward
The rift deepened with more significant actions. Brooklyn notably covered up a 'mama's boy' tattoo dedicated to Victoria. The most striking snub came in August 2025, when Brooklyn and Nicola renewed their wedding vows in a ceremony officiated by her father, Nelson Peltz. Not a single member of the Beckham family was in attendance or reportedly even informed.
A source told The Sun the vow renewal was ‘the final kick in the teeth for David and Victoria,’ particularly seeing Nelson Peltz play a central role. Despite sources previously indicating both sides were keen to reconcile, Brooklyn's social media post vowing to always ‘choose’ Nicola seemed to contradict that hope.
Cruz's latest nostalgic post, however, has reignited speculation that the youngest Beckham is actively seeking to bridge the Atlantic divide. Whether this public gesture leads to a private reconciliation for the famous family remains to be seen.
