Ah, family drama — doesn’t it sometimes feel like the stars are just waiting to stir the pot? This week’s cosmic lineup might just have a thing or two to say about the Beckham clan’s latest dust-up. Brooklyn Beckham, it seems, has taken a page out of the classic “mum’s the word” playbook, slipping quietly through London without even dialing up dear old Mum and Dad, David and Victoria. And nope, this isn’t your average case of sibling “I forgot it’s your birthday” neglect — sources say it’s the tip of a very chilly iceberg fueled by years of old grudges, wedding day woes involving Brooklyn’s wife Nicola Peltz, and whispers of favoritism that make you wonder if the family tree is growing a little crooked. Nicola and Brooklyn reportedly feel sidelined, labeling the Beckhams’ behavior “toxic” and “performative,” which sounds like high drama dressed up in sequins and carefully crafted Instagram posts. With Venus currently tangled in a rather tricky square… maybe the universe is nudging us to ask: can a family ever really shine without a little friction? Or is this just another episode in a very public soap opera? Buckle up, it’s about to get juicy. LEARN MORE.
Tensions reportedly stem from longstanding issues, including drama surrounding his 2022 wedding to Nicola Peltz and alleged favoritism toward his brother Romeo’s relationship.
Sources claim Brooklyn Beckham and Nicola Peltz feel mistreated and excluded, labeling the Beckhams’ behavior as “toxic” and “performative.”
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Brooklyn sparked renewed speculation of a family rift after making a brief, under-the-radar trip to West London without seeing his parents.
Sources told Page Six that the 26-year-old skipped any contact with David and Victoria while visiting the UK capital over the weekend to shoot a campaign for Moncler, part of the brand partnership he shares with wife Nicola Peltz.
“It’s sad, really,” an insider shared. “David and Victoria didn’t even know Brooklyn was in London.”
According to the source, the shoot wrapped by mid-afternoon, after which Brooklyn returned to his hotel before flying back to the U.S. early the next day.
Even more telling, during his quick stop in London, he didn’t make time to see his siblings, Romeo, 22, Cruz, 20, or Harper, 13.
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The insider added: “It’s becoming increasingly clear how strained things are behind the scenes.”
Meanwhile, David was confirmed to be in London on the same day and was even spotted meeting King Charles III at the Highgrove Estate Shop on May 19.
A day later, the former footballer was seen attending a Hugo BOSS event in New York City.
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Rumors of tension between Brooklyn and his famous family have been circulating since 2022, when reports surfaced of drama between Victoria and Nicola while planning Brooklyn’s lavish wedding to the American actress.
Although Victoria, 51, and Nicola, 30, later appeared to patch things up publicly, even exchanging affectionate posts on social media, the peace may have been short-lived.
The rumored strain resurfaced earlier this month when both Brooklyn and Nicola were noticeably absent from David’s 50th birthday celebration.
Sources told the outlet that the couple did not attempt to join the festivities, despite the Beckhams’ consistent support for their endeavors.
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“David and Victoria always turn up for Brooklyn and Nicola, whether it’s for the launch of his hot sauce brand or her movie premiere. This is just very sad,” one insider said. “Brooklyn’s family adores him and will always be there for him. They just can’t deal with this nonsense anymore.”
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Brooklyn may be distanced from his famous family, but he’s reportedly leaning heavily on the unwavering support of Nicola.
According to insiders who spoke to TMZ, the couple feels exhausted and frustrated with what they describe as the “toxic” and “narcissistic” behavior of David and Victoria.
One source alleged that the former football player often “verbally berates” Brooklyn during phone calls.
Victoria is said to follow up tense moments with carefully crafted texts to Nicola, supposedly to make it seem like David “didn’t just scream at Brooklyn for an hour.”
According to reports, Brooklyn and Nicola are hurt by what they see as David and Victoria’s “performative” approach to family dynamics.
Sources close to the young couple believe the “Bates Motel” actress has been unfairly targeted as the scapegoat for deeper, unresolved issues.
Despite the strain, the couple has allegedly tried for months to arrange a conversation to clear the air, but insiders say the Beckhams have been unwilling to engage if Nicola is part of the discussion.
“She always talks back to them and stands up for Brooklyn,” a source told TMZ.
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According to The Sun, Victoria is particularly distressed by the family fallout and the growing rift with her eldest child, Brooklyn.
“The thought of any of her children falling out gives her sleepless nights,” an insider revealed. “It’s been difficult with Brooklyn since he met Nicola, and there’s no denying that there was a family fallout over their wedding.”
The insider added, “Victoria and David have worked hard to get things back on track, so this is a real blow.”