Sir David Beckham declined to comment when Sky News asked about his son Brooklyn and the family dispute while attending the Davos forum.Beckham chose not to respond.
Brooklyn, 26, shared his side of the story on Instagram, addressing the alleged rift. He wrote that he has stayed silent for years to keep family matters private, but now he is standing up for himself. He added that he does not wish to reconcile with his family and wants peace, privacy, and happiness for himself and his future family.
The eldest son of footballer Sir David and fashion designer Victoria Beckham married Nicola Peltz in 2022. Nicola is the daughter of billionaire Nelson Peltz and former model Claudia Heffner Peltz. The couple resides in Los Angeles.
While at Davos, Sir David focused on the economy and sports business in a conversation with CNBC. He also discussed social media and young people, noting his role as a UNICEF goodwill ambassador.
Sir David and Victoria, Britain’s most famous celebrity couple, married in 1999 and have four children: Brooklyn, Romeo, Cruz, and Harper. Sir David received a knighthood in November for his services to sport and charity.
The Beckham family has faced media speculation about tensions since Brooklyn’s wedding. Brooklyn did not attend his father’s 50th birthday, although he claims he was in the UK at the time. According to him, he could only meet his father if his wife was not present.
Celebrity crisis expert Laura Beeching said the Beckhams are wise to remain silent. She noted that overexplaining could backfire and reinforce Brooklyn’s claims that the family controls their image.
The family has not publicly addressed Brooklyn’s statement. They continue to share positive posts, such as Cruz’s first music gig in London. Nicola Peltz has not commented but has posted tributes to late fashion designer Valentino.
