Brooklyn Beckham's Former Girlfriend Speaks Out on Turbulent Romance
Hana Cross, the ex-girlfriend of Brooklyn Beckham, has broken her silence for the first time, offering a candid and revealing account of their nine-month relationship. The model, now reflecting on her time with the famous family, describes it as a period marked by significant anxiety and numerous warning signs that she believes should have prompted an earlier breakup.
A Relationship Under the Spotlight
Brooklyn Beckham, the 27-year-old budding chef and son of David and Victoria Beckham, is currently married to actress Nicola Peltz, 31. The couple tied the knot in a lavish 2022 ceremony at her billionaire family's estate and renewed their vows last summer. However, before this marriage, Brooklyn had several highly publicized relationships, including with actress Chloë Grace Moretz and model Hana Cross.
His romance with Hana Cross, which lasted from late 2018 to September 2019, was frequently documented by paparazzi, capturing both affectionate moments and heated exchanges. Despite public declarations of affection on social media, the relationship ultimately ended after nine months.
Hana Cross Reflects on Anxiety and Warning Signs
In an exclusive interview with Hello! Magazine, Hana Cross revealed that her time with the Beckham family caused her substantial anxiety. 'My time with the family caused me a lot of anxiety, in all honesty,' she confessed. 'There were a lot of warning signs and things that happened during the relationship that, in hindsight, should have made me think and maybe end the relationship or walk away from it a lot sooner than I did.'
At the time of the relationship, Hana was only 20 or 21 years old and at the beginning of her modeling career. She described the dramatic transition from living on a farm to moving to London and being thrust into a high-profile relationship with a member of one of Britain's most famous families. 'I came from living on a farm to moving to London and being thrown into a relationship like that,' she explained. 'It was hard to know what was best to do in that situation. No one really knew, and I didn't, really. It wasn't something that I was super-open about, so advice from outside was hard to take.'
The Ongoing Impact of Beckham Family Drama
Despite the relationship ending years ago, Hana has found it difficult to completely move on due to continued media attention. Her name has been repeatedly linked to the family, particularly following Brooklyn's public fallout with his parents earlier this year.
In a hard-hitting statement, Brooklyn Beckham accused his parents of trying to 'control the narrative' and prioritizing 'Brand Beckham' over family relationships. He claimed they attempted to ruin his wedding to Nicola Peltz and pressured him into signing away rights to his name. Brooklyn is now estranged from his parents and has stated he does not wish to reconcile.
Hana expressed shock at her former boyfriend's Instagram outburst but admitted she wasn't entirely surprised by its contents. She found that his words 'sum up a lot of my own experiences as well and the way that their family as a brand does act.' Brooklyn had described his parents as no strangers to 'inauthentic' relationships and 'performative' social media posts.
'But then, nobody knows what's going on behind closed doors,' Hana reasoned. 'But I do think it's sad that everything had to be put out there on his side, so openly and publicly.'
Dismissing Rumors and Looking to the Future
The model firmly dismissed suggestions that David and Victoria Beckham had pressured her not to speak about Brooklyn or their family. She shut down previous reports, stating she has 'never been pressured' or 'received any warning from them.' This contradicts sources who alleged Hana had 'backed out' of an exposé after receiving 'heavy messages from the Brooklyn side, warning her about being indiscreet.'
Now, Hana is focused on moving forward with her own life and career, determined to make a name for herself independent of the Beckham association. 'I had that chapter in my life and wanted to move on from it,' she said. 'But with the constant press that comes out, and with my name always being linked back into it, it's hard not to be mentally drawn back into that part of my life.'
Hopes for Reconciliation
Despite the difficulties she experienced, Hana expressed hope that Brooklyn might eventually reconcile with his parents. 'In terms of reconciling, I hope that they do, purely because they're a family and I think family is extremely important,' she said. 'I'm sure that whatever happens can be healed over time. That's all I can really say on that.'
Her reflections provide a rare glimpse into the pressures of dating into one of Britain's most famous families and the lasting impact such relationships can have on those outside the celebrity spotlight.
