The Beckham family is grappling with a public feud, intensified by allegations from Nicola Peltz, wife of eldest son Brooklyn Beckham, who claims the family exhibits “emotional abuse and toxic behaviour.”
The rift became evident when Brooklyn, 26, skipped his father David Beckham’s 50th birthday celebration, prompting accusations and counter-denials reported by The Mirror.
A friend of Peltz told The Mirror that Nicola, an outsider to the Beckham family, helped Brooklyn recognise “emotional abuse and toxic behaviour” within his family, describing it as “not healthy, not normal, and not right.”
Victoria Beckham brushes off family feud rumors during glam session: ‘Happy weekend’ https://t.co/uy43SD2wZ5 pic.twitter.com/y0BE8tIKj3
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The situation, reportedly “on the verge of exploding,” has deepened the divide, with Brooklyn distancing himself from parents David and Victoria Beckham and siblings Romeo, Cruz, and Harper. A source close to Brooklyn called it a “desperate situation,” highlighting his isolation.
Key Fact: Nicola Peltz’s friend alleges the Beckham family’s “emotional abuse” led to Brooklyn’s estrangement, as reported by The Mirror.
Amid talk of a family feud, the eldest son of David and Victoria Beckham finds peace in the unlikely setting of a Formula E racetrack ⬇️ https://t.co/4BoAosuhKa
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Beckham Family’s Response
The Beckham family, through spokespeople, strongly denied the accusations. A source close to David and Victoria stated, “I don’t think anyone who has seen David and Victoria with their children would recognise this unpleasant attack. It’s absurd and completely false.”
Another source expressed shock, noting, “You wouldn’t expect this from your worst enemy, let alone close family.” The family’s rebuttal emphasises their unity and dismisses the claims as baseless, underscoring the emotional toll of Brooklyn’s absence.
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Tensions have simmered for months, but Brooklyn’s absence from David’s milestone 50th birthday party, celebrated without him, was described as “a knife to the heart” for the family, including grandparents and siblings. Fueled by Peltz’s allegations, the public fallout has drawn widespread attention, with fans and media speculating on the family’s dynamics.
The Beckhams’ public image as a tight-knit unit contrasts sharply with the current narrative of discord.