This festive season, the Beckham family portrait was notably incomplete. Brooklyn Beckham, the eldest son of football icon David Beckham and fashion designer Victoria Beckham, chose to spend Christmas away from his parents' home. Instead, he celebrated the holidays with his wife, actress Nicola Peltz, and her parents, billionaire Nelson Peltz and former model Claudia Heffner Peltz, in the United States.
A Festive Post Highlights The Divide
The couple's choice became public through a relaxed and happy Instagram post shared during Christmas week. The pictures, forming a festive 'photo dump', showed Brooklyn and Nicola beaming in matching Christmas pajamas alongside Nicola's parents. The backdrop appeared to be the luxurious Peltz family home in the U.S.
Their caption wished followers a merry Christmas and a happy new year "filled with so much love, peace and happiness," but made no mention of the Beckham clan. This omission was quickly noted by fans, who saw the separate celebration as another sign of the long-running tension reported between the couple and Brooklyn's parents.
History of Strain and Separate Celebrations
This is not an isolated incident. Reports suggest the strain began around the time of Brooklyn and Nicola's lavish wedding in April 2022, where disagreements over planning are said to have caused hurt on both sides. Since then, the couple has frequently chosen to spend major holidays with the Peltz family.
While Brooklyn and Nicola celebrated abroad, the Beckham household in England was far from quiet. David and Victoria Beckham were pictured enjoying a traditional family Christmas with their three other children: Romeo, Cruz, and Harper. Social media clips showed a home filled with music, dancing, and festive decor, with both parents appearing cheerful amidst the lively gathering.
The Holiday Season Clearly Divided
The separation extended beyond Christmas Day. A few days later, David and Victoria attended the high-profile wedding of Olympic swimmer Adam Peaty and Holly Ramsay in England. Once again, Brooklyn and Nicola were absent from the guest list, reinforcing the divided nature of their holiday season.
No direct statements have been made by any family member addressing the Christmas arrangements. However, the visual evidence from social media speaks volumes. The ongoing situation continues to fuel public speculation about the dynamics within one of the world's most famous families, proving that even global fame does not make one immune to familial complexities.
