Brooklyn Beckham appears to have taken direct inspiration from his famous parents while celebrating his wife Nicola Peltz's birthday, even as a reported bitter feud continues to divide the family.
A Birthday Celebration with Familiar Flair
Nicola Peltz marked her 31st birthday on January 9, sharing glimpses of the day on Instagram. The celebrations included her husband, Brooklyn Beckham, 26, and her brother, Bradley Peltz, 36. In one post, Brooklyn presented her with a huge bouquet of white roses, a gesture deeply reminiscent of his father, Sir David Beckham, who has famously gifted white roses to Victoria for over 25 years.
The couple also enjoyed a bottle of Screaming Eagle sauvignon blanc, valued at approximately £4,300. Notably, this luxury wine brand is a known favourite of Brooklyn's mother, Victoria. Brooklyn shared this detail on his Instagram story, captioning it 'Special bottle for a special day,' with his wedding ring prominently displayed. This mirrored a story posted by Victoria Beckham during Christmas in 2017.
The Backdrop of a Deepening Family Rift
These nostalgic gestures occur against a backdrop of a serious and very public family estrangement. The Beckhams have largely remained silent on the matter, but actions have spoken volumes. Brooklyn and Nicola skipped both Sir David's knighthood ceremony and his 50th birthday, events many saw as clear indicators of a major fallout.
The situation escalated when it was reported that Brooklyn, who has a career in selling hot sauce, sent a legal letter instructing his parents to communicate only through lawyers. Sources close to him claim repeated requests for his parents to 'stop' contacting him were ignored, leading to the legal intervention. 'It had been leading to issues with his mental health….it was to protect himself,' a source told the Mirror.
The tension spilled over publicly when Brooklyn's younger brother, Cruz Beckham, 20, posted 'NOT TRUE' in response to claims he had blocked Brooklyn, asserting it was the other way around. This suggests Brooklyn has blocked his immediate family on social media.
Confusion and Hurt on Both Sides
Reports indicate that Victoria Beckham may have unintentionally worsened the rift by simply liking a post of Brooklyn's cooked chicken before Christmas. A source told Metro, 'She had no idea it would lead to this fallout.' The family's confusion and hurt are palpable. 'She can’t understand why Brooklyn would make the decision to block her, David, and his brothers,' an insider said.
Adding another layer, Nicola Peltz recently deleted a 2024 birthday tribute to Victoria in which she called her mother-in-law 'beautiful' and expressed love. This deletion came just days before her own birthday celebrations with Brooklyn.
Despite the apparent chasm, Brooklyn's choice of birthday gifts—so closely aligned with his parents' long-established traditions—presents a poignant contrast. As one source stated, he would prefer any reconciliation attempts to be handled 'privately' and away from the glare of social media.
