A seemingly innocent Christmas post from actress Nicola Peltz Beckham has sparked a significant online backlash, with fans accusing the couple of taking a subtle dig at the Beckham family.
Festive Wishes Met With Scrutiny
On Christmas Day, Nicola, 29, and her husband Brooklyn Beckham, 25, shared a series of festive photographs with their 3.1 million Instagram followers. The carousel showed the pair smiling in matching pyjamas, accompanied by a caption wishing everyone "a merry Christmas and a happy New Year filled with so much love, peace and happiness."
Despite the positive sentiment, followers were quick to focus on a notable absence. Many interpreted the post as a pointed message, given the widely reported strain in Brooklyn's relationship with his parents, David and Victoria Beckham. This year marked the first Christmas Brooklyn did not attend the family's festivities.
Fan Reactions: From Criticism to Defence
The comment section swiftly became a battleground of opinions. One user, @sloane.ireland, drew a direct comparison to another famous estranged couple, labelling Nicola and Brooklyn as "Harry and Megan 2.0."
Others referenced allegations that Brooklyn had blocked his family on Instagram. "Having your parents blocked out of your life will never be the answer…" commented @azu_avulous. Another follower, @katie_grey2022, added pointedly, "I’m surprised you haven’t dropped the surname Beckham because you were all quick to drop the Beckhams."
Criticism also extended to Nicola's role, with @mary_claire_wie stating, "If your wife were truly supportive of you, she would never allow you to alienate your family. Life is way too short to hold onto grudges."
However, not all comments were negative. Some followers rushed to the couple's defence, arguing the matter was private. "How this adult man chooses to manage his relationships with his parents is none of our business," wrote @madmad_be. User @Fraize27 echoed this, calling the critical comments "horrible" and urging respect for a private family matter.
A Contrasting Beckham Family Christmas
Across the Atlantic, the mood appeared markedly different. Victoria Beckham, 51, shared a loving video on her own Instagram of her dancing with husband David. The former Spice Girl captioned the post, "David and Victoria giving their very best Barry and Barbra on Christmas Day."
Victoria's Instagram Stories offered a glimpse into an intimate family Christmas, including a clip of David dancing with their daughter, Harper Seven, which she captioned "Truly the best daddy." The couple also posted a photo of themselves in matching pyjamas, a festive parallel to their son's post, with a caption reading, "Christmas PJS from the elf…we all love you so much!"
The juxtaposition of the two Christmas Day posts has only served to fuel further public speculation about the depth of the rift within one of the UK's most famous families.
