Brooklyn Beckham has reportedly declared his fractured relationship with his world-famous parents, David and Victoria Beckham, to be definitively 'over'. This comes despite a very public attempt by the former footballer and fashion designer to extend an olive branch to their eldest son as the new year began.
A Public Gesture Meets Private Rejection
According to sources speaking to The Mirror, the 26-year-old photographer, who lives in the United States with his wife, actress Nicola Peltz, has drawn a firm line under the family rift. The breakdown is said to be so severe that Brooklyn now views the relationship as beyond repair.
The revelation follows a poignant New Year's Eve social media post by David Beckham. On December 31, 2025, the Inter Miami co-owner shared a reflective carousel of Instagram photos celebrating a landmark year that included his 50th birthday, receiving a knighthood from King Charles, and his team's MLS victory.
While the post paid tribute to his "incredible wife" and "amazing children", the initial set of images notably excluded any pictures of Brooklyn. However, later that evening, David posted a series of photos to his Instagram Stories, which included a childhood picture of each of his four children.
He captioned the images: "I'm so grateful for my family. I love you all." Alongside the photo of a young Brooklyn, he wrote "I love you all so much" and "I'm a very lucky Daddy." Victoria Beckham reshared the story featuring Brooklyn, adding only a heart emoji.
The Unhealed Divide and Family Fallout
Insiders have described David's posts as his "boldest olive branch yet", but indicate it was insufficient. One source stated that while the relationship with his parents is considered finished, Brooklyn remains close to his grandparents, with that bond having "never faltered".
The situation has been escalating for some time. Brooklyn and Nicola were absent from the family's Christmas gathering in the Cotswolds and have missed several major events throughout the year. The couple has maintained a united front, largely staying silent as public speculation mounts.
Further tension arose last month when Brooklyn's younger brother, Cruz, publicly claimed the family had been blocked by Brooklyn without warning. This contradicted earlier narratives suggesting David and Victoria had unfollowed their son first.
No End in Sight for Beckham Family Strife
Despite the apparent finality from Brooklyn's perspective, sources close to his parents insist they will never stop hoping for a reconciliation. "David and Victoria will never give up trying to secure a reconciliation between them and their son," a source told The Mirror. "Nothing will change that, and they live in hope. He will always be their son."
As the new year begins, the Beckham family, once a symbol of glamorous unity, remains publicly divided. With Brooklyn welcoming 2026 at a party in Florida, far from the UK family home, and his parents making their feelings known on a global platform, the path to healing appears blocked for the foreseeable future.
