Brooklyn Beckham has come under renewed public scrutiny following reports of a serious breakdown within the Beckham family, a dispute that has now reportedly taken a legal turn.
According to sources, the 26-year-old photographer issued a formal legal notice to his parents, David Beckham and Victoria Beckham. The notice allegedly requested that all communication be conducted through lawyers and asked the couple to stop tagging or referencing him on social media.
Brooklyn Beckham has sent his parents a cease and desist letter instructing them to only contact him via lawyers, it has been reported.
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— The Telegraph (@Telegraph) January 9, 2026Insiders say the move was intended to protect Brooklyn’s privacy and establish clear personal boundaries. They added that tensions have been building for years, despite reported efforts by Brooklyn and his wife, Nicola Peltz, to resolve issues away from the public eye.
The situation reportedly escalated after a public interaction on social media, which Brooklyn viewed as crossing a line. Following that incident, he allegedly blocked his parents and his younger brother, Cruz Beckham, across social platforms.
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— GB News (@GBNEWS) January 9, 2026Cruz later confirmed publicly that he and his parents had been blocked, dismissing speculation that the family had merely unfollowed one another. The rift has also been reflected in Brooklyn’s absence from major family occasions, including birthdays and holiday celebrations.
Read: Brooklyn Beckham Spends Christmas With Nicola Peltz Amid Family Rift
Despite the distance, reports suggest Brooklyn has remained in contact with his grandparents and has chosen to focus on his marriage and personal life, keeping his attention away from the ongoing family dispute.
