The Beckham family appears to be extending an olive branch to estranged son Brooklyn, hoping to mend a bitter rift in time for the festive season. The ongoing feud, which reportedly left Sir David Beckham 'heartbroken', began when Brooklyn and his wife, actress Nicola Peltz, did not attend David's 50th birthday celebration in May.
The Origins of the Family Rift
The public fallout started in May 2024, when 26-year-old Brooklyn and 30-year-old Nicola were notably absent from the lavish party marking David's milestone birthday. All of Brooklyn's siblings – Romeo, Cruz, and Harper – were in attendance, making the couple's absence even more conspicuous. Sources at the time claimed the snub left the former England football captain deeply upset, and the family has been estranged ever since.
While neither Brooklyn nor his parents have publicly commented on the drama, insiders are divided on where the blame lies. Some point the finger at Nicola Peltz, suggesting tensions exist between her and her in-laws. Others argue that David and Victoria need to make more effort to reconcile with their firstborn, who is understood to be exceptionally close to Nicola's family.
Grandmothers Lead the Charge for Reconciliation
As Christmas approaches, it is the family matriarchs who are making the most visible moves towards peace. After Brooklyn posted a video on social media showing him wrapping a bottle of his own-brand hot sauce as a festive gift, his paternal grandmother, Sandra Beckham, directly commented. "Is that for me?" she wrote, followed by a series of affectionate emojis, in a clear public overture.
This follows a similar hint from the maternal side. Victoria Beckham recently shared a video from her mother Jackie's home, zooming in on Christmas stockings hung for all the grandchildren. A stocking bearing Brooklyn's name was clearly visible. "They’ve got all of the grandchildren’s stockings up ready for Christmas," Victoria told her followers, ensuring the message was seen.
Cryptic Messages and Accepted Absences
Brooklyn's younger brother, Cruz Beckham, also posted a cryptic message on Instagram last week that many interpreted as related to the family tension. Alongside a sombre close-up photo, he wrote: "Life is too short to be silence, at least talk it out," accompanied by a crying face emoji.
Despite these gestures, the divide remains geographically set for the holidays. David and Victoria will spend Christmas in the UK with extended family, including Victoria's mother Jackie. Meanwhile, Brooklyn and Nicola will be thousands of miles away at their home in Los Angeles.
A source close to the family revealed that David and Victoria are coming to terms with the situation. "They're saddened but they're accepting it," the source said, noting the couple are "getting used" to Brooklyn's absence from family functions. However, it is the grandmothers who are reportedly struggling the most with the separation, having previously shared a very close bond with Brooklyn.
Missed Milestones Deepened the Divide
The rift was further compounded by two significant events this year that surprised the wider Beckham family. Firstly, Brooklyn and Nicola privately renewed their wedding vows without informing David, Victoria, or the grandmothers. Secondly, the couple was absent from the London premiere of Victoria's Netflix documentary in October, a major family event where Victoria was surrounded by her other children.
As the festive season gets into full swing, the public gestures from Sandra and Jackie Adams suggest a strong desire for reconciliation. Whether Brooklyn and Nicola choose to accept this Christmas olive branch remains the unanswered question at the heart of one of showbiz's most talked-about family feuds.
