Brooklyn Beckham’s decision to block his parents, David and Victoria Beckham, along with siblings Cruz and Harper on Instagram just before Christmas 2025 exposed deep cracks in one of entertainment’s most visible families. The move, which followed a year of absences from key events, highlighted tensions rooted in weddings, social media pressures, and differing family values.
A Son’s Notable Absence
David Beckham marked his 50th birthday in May 2025 at London’s Core restaurant, joined by celebrities like Tom Cruise, Gordon Ramsay, and Eva Longoria. Victoria Beckham attended with sons Romeo and Cruz, and daughter Harper. Brooklyn, 26, stayed away, setting a pattern of distance.
The Father Who Persisted
Weeks earlier, on Father’s Day June 15, David posted on Instagram about his role as a parent. He shared throwback photos of his sons with newborn Harper, writing that being a dad was his most important job and pledging unwavering support for his children, including Brooklyn.
Roots in Wedding Tensions
The divide traced to Brooklyn’s April 2022 wedding to Nicola Peltz in Palm Beach. During singer Marc Anthony’s performance, he invited Brooklyn onstage and dedicated a song to Victoria Beckham as the room’s most beautiful woman, leading to an unplanned mother-son dance that reportedly left the bride feeling sidelined.
Victoria had offered to design Nicola’s gown via her fashion house, but Nicola selected Valentino Couture. Nicola later explained to Variety that Victoria’s atelier couldn’t meet the timeline, yet the choice fueled lasting perceptions of unease in integrating her into the Beckham circle.
A Pattern of Withdrawals
Brooklyn’s 2025 absences continued. He skipped David’s November 4 knighthood ceremony at Windsor Castle, where King Charles III honored him for services to sport and charity. Victoria, her parents, David’s mother, and younger children attended as David, emotional, received the sword tap.
When Inter Miami claimed the MLS Cup on December 6—David’s first major title as owner—Brooklyn missed the victory celebration.
The Instagram Breaking Point
Victoria’s like on Brooklyn’s post about beer-brined chicken and mashed potatoes drew fan comments pushing for family unity. Brooklyn viewed it as intrusion. On December 20, he blocked his parents and siblings. Nicola Peltz Beckham, 30, daughter of $1.8 billion investor Nelson Peltz, did the same. The Beckhams’ $500 million fortune paled against the Peltz wealth, adding a layer of disparity.
Cruz, 20, quickly posted on Instagram Stories denying reports that his parents unfollowed Brooklyn first. “NOT TRUE,” he wrote. “My mum and dad would never unfollow their son… They woke up blocked… as did I.”
Family Gestures Amid Strain
Victoria posted Christmas stockings for all grandchildren, including Brooklyn’s, from her parents’ home on November 27. On Christmas Day, she and David danced to Barbra Streisand’s “Guilty.” Brooklyn shared a hand-holding photo with Nicola captioned “My everything,” then a TikTok to Lady Gaga’s “Telephone” emphasizing being too busy to hear.
David’s December 31 year-end post highlighted his birthday, knighthood, and MLS win but excluded Brooklyn. He captioned it feeling lucky for unforgettable moments.
Brooklyn’s Independent Path
Before the rift dominated attention, Brooklyn advanced his ventures. A photographer and chef, he launched Cloud23 hot sauce in late 2024 after three years of development. At Brandweek 2025, he said he avoided putting his name on the bottle to let the product stand alone. It reached 533 U.S. Whole Foods stores, eight in the UK, and partnered with Jefferson’s Bourbon and Barilla.
Philosophical and Christmas Divide
Sources described a worldview clash: David and Victoria, from working-class roots, emphasized effort and responsibility in building their empire. Nelson Peltz offered unconditional support. Brooklyn leaned toward his wife’s family.
Christmas marked Brooklyn’s first away from the Beckhams, who gathered in the Cotswolds with Romeo, Cruz, and Harper. He and Nicola played tennis in Los Angeles with pro Reilly Opelka and her brother Bradley.
As 2026 unfolds, a source close to the Beckhams indicated the bond remains repairable, with parents hurt but loving. David’s Instagram message of “I love you all, Love Daddy x” underscored a father’s enduring commitment. The stakes involve preserving private ties amid public scrutiny and wealth’s pull on family dynamics.
Sources:
David Beckham knighted by King Charles at Windsor Castle + CNN
BRANDWEEK: Why Brooklyn Beckham Didn’t Put His Name on Cloud23 Hot Sauce + Adweek
Victoria Beckham and Nicola Peltz Family Feud Initially Began Over Wedding Dress: Exclusive Source + People
Arise, Sir David: But what does Beckham’s knighthood entail? + The Athletic
David Beckham to finally receive knighthood from King Charles amid family feud + New York Post