The recent social media drama surrounding the Beckham family is far from a simple misunderstanding. Brooklyn Beckham, the eldest son of football legend David Beckham and fashion icon Victoria Beckham, deliberately blocked his parents and siblings on Instagram. This action, confirmed by his younger brother Cruz Beckham, marks a significant and public escalation in a family rift that has been simmering for years.
The Block That Spoke Volumes
Speculation ignited over the weekend when reports suggested David and Victoria had unfollowed their son Brooklyn. However, Cruz Beckham quickly set the record straight on his own Instagram. He clarified that his parents, and he himself, had not unfollowed Brooklyn but had instead woken up to find themselves blocked by him. This single statement revealed the depth of the issue, confirming that the block extended beyond his parents to include his siblings as well.
According to sources close to the couple, this drastic step was a conscious choice made by Brooklyn to protect his peace and mental health, particularly during the festive Christmas period. Insiders have described the family relationship as having reached a breaking point, with Brooklyn and his wife, actress Nicola Peltz, reportedly asking the Beckhams to cease all contact with them.
Roots of the Rift: A Timeline of Tension
The troubles within the Beckham family did not emerge suddenly. Insiders trace the beginning of the significant strain to the lead-up to Brooklyn and Nicola Peltz's lavish wedding in April 2022. A key point of contention was when Victoria Beckham, a renowned fashion designer, initially promised to create Nicola's wedding dress but ultimately did not deliver on that promise. This incident is said to have deeply hurt Nicola.
The situation was further aggravated on the wedding day itself. During his speech, singer and family friend Marc Anthony referred to Victoria Beckham as "the most beautiful woman in the room." Friends of the newlyweds later claimed this comment reduced the couple to tears and cast a shadow over their celebration, with some saying it "ruined" their big day.
Despite attempts at reconciliation in the following months, with Nicola attending Victoria's fashion shows and 50th birthday party, the fragile peace shattered again by April of this year. Brooklyn and Nicola notably skipped the UK celebrations for David Beckham's 50th birthday, a move that pushed the family discord firmly into the public eye.
The Final Straw: Media Wars and a Plea for Peace
Sources close to Brooklyn and Nicola state that the couple has been profoundly upset by a series of media stories portraying Nicola as controlling and Brooklyn as a "hostage" in his own marriage. They firmly believe these narratives were planted by individuals connected to the Beckham camp, describing it as "a deliberate campaign of misinformation" about their private lives.
An insider explained the emotional toll, noting that public Instagram posts from David and Victoria have become a source of anxiety for the couple. "They wake up worrying what might have been posted overnight," the source revealed. This constant stress reportedly led to their request for the family to stop contacting them.
On the other side, sources close to David and Victoria have expressed their pain over Brooklyn's absence during important family milestones, including David's knighthood ceremony and Christmas gatherings. Despite the heartache, insiders confirm that Brooklyn and Nicola remain a united front, choosing silence and distance over engaging in a public war of words.
