David and Victoria Beckham nearly had an awkward encounter with their estranged son Brooklyn while both were holidaying in the South of France over the weekend. The couple was in St Tropez, and Brooklyn was spotted aboard Sir Elton John's yacht with his wife Nicola Peltz, 31. The proximity was close enough that photographers captured the two couples visiting spots just a five-minute walk apart.
Close Calls in St Tropez
David, 51, and Victoria, 52, were seen walking hand-in-hand past The Pirates Candies sweet shop before entering the Cherry restaurant, an Italian-New York speakeasy. Meanwhile, Brooklyn, 27, was browsing in a Jacquemus boutique and later stopped for ice cream at Barbarac, all within a short stroll of his parents. The couple appeared unaware of how close they were to the Beckhams.
The Beckhams had been on their own yacht, where David was seen spending time with son Romeo and taking a shower on deck. They had previously been in Formentera, in the Balearic Islands, with their other children, Romeo, 23, Cruz, 21, and Harper, 15, as well as Romeo's girlfriend, Kim Turnbull.
Ongoing Family Rift
The near-miss comes amid a well-documented feud between Brooklyn and his parents. Brooklyn has been estranged from the family for about a year and has not acknowledged them on social media for months, even missing major milestones like David being knighted and receiving a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
Earlier this year, the feud became public when Brooklyn shared an Instagram post saying he has no plans to reconcile. The tension was also referenced in a DoorDash advert Brooklyn fronted ahead of the World Cup, where he said, 'You're probably wondering why I'm watching the Fifa World Cup 2026 from home,' and added, 'It's a long story,' before tossing tickets to the tournament onto a coffee table.
Impact and Reactions
The rift has drawn attention from family friends and commentators. DJ Fat Tony previously addressed the feud, saying, 'A family lost a son.' The situation remains unresolved, with both sides continuing their separate lives, even when holidaying in the same small French town.
