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Brooklyn Beckham's six-page Instagram post sparks family feud
Brooklyn Beckham, eldest son of David and Victoria Beckham, published a scathing six-page Instagram post on Monday night, alleging emotional manipulation, wedding disruptions, and a prioritization of the family's public image over personal relationships. The Beckhams have not yet responded to the claims, which have ignited widespread debate online.
First dance controversy at wedding
One of the most dramatic accusations involves Brooklyn's wedding to Nicola Peltz in April 2022. According to Brooklyn, his first dance with Peltz-planned weeks in advance to a romantic love song-was hijacked by his mother. He claims Victoria Beckham took the stage instead, dancing "inappropriately" in front of 500 guests, leaving him feeling "humiliated."
Social media has since erupted with memes and demands for video evidence, though no footage has surfaced. British Vogue, which covered the wedding, reported a different version: Marc Anthony performed, and Brooklyn invited his mother to dance alongside his father and younger sister, Harper. Anthony, a family friend, has not commented.
Wedding dress dispute and last-minute changes
Brooklyn also accused his mother of sabotaging Peltz's wedding dress. He alleged Victoria canceled the creation of Peltz's gown at the last minute, despite initial excitement, forcing the bride to quickly secure a replacement. Peltz later told The Times that Victoria's atelier couldn't complete the dress in time, a claim Brooklyn disputes.
Ultimately, Peltz wore a custom Valentino couture gown, which she described as a "story" in a Vogue interview. The dress was designed over a year with multiple fittings in Rome. Entertainment reporter Jodie McCallum noted the conflicting narratives, calling the dress saga the "core" of the feud.
"Did Nicola refuse to wear a VB dress? Or did Victoria cancel it at the last minute? It's claim and counterclaim," McCallum said.
Allegations of coercion and family pressure
Brooklyn further claimed his parents pressured him to sign over rights to his name weeks before the wedding, offering financial incentives. He refused, which he says led to strained relations. The specific rights in question remain unclear.
McCallum questioned the legality of the accusation, noting that any response from the Beckhams would likely be "carefully curated." Brooklyn also alleged his parents excluded Peltz from David Beckham's 50th birthday party in May 2024, despite traveling to London to attend. A source told the BBC at the time that Brooklyn chose not to attend because his brother Romeo was bringing a former romantic partner.
Charity snub and curated family image
Brooklyn and Peltz accused Victoria of refusing to support a charitable initiative during the 2025 Los Angeles wildfires, which displaced thousands of animals. Peltz, a longtime animal advocate, had sought Victoria's help to aid rescue efforts. Brooklyn wrote that the incident exemplified the family's prioritization of public image over genuine relationships.
He described the Beckhams' public persona as a facade, writing, "Brand Beckham comes first." He added that family "love" was contingent on social media promotion, and that he had lived with "overwhelming anxiety" under his parents' control. Since distancing himself, he said, his anxiety has vanished.
Public fascination and the illusion of perfection
McCallum suggested the post resonated because it shattered the Beckhams' polished image. "This is Brooklyn speaking his own words, not through a media campaign," she said. The family's fame in Britain is second only to the royal family, making the revelations particularly explosive.
Brooklyn has increasingly sought independence, pursuing careers in photography and cooking. While rumors of a rift have circulated for years, his post marks the first public acknowledgment of deep-seated tensions. McCallum concluded that the scandal highlights the disparity between public perception and private reality, noting, "We compare ourselves to these famous families, but we never know what's truly going on."
