As the clock struck midnight on New Year's Eve, Brooklyn Beckham chose to celebrate with his wife, seemingly indifferent to a fresh public appeal for reconciliation from his parents, David and Victoria Beckham. The apparent family rift, which has played out in the public eye for months, shows no sign of abating as 2026 begins.
New Year Celebrations Highlight the Divide
Brooklyn Beckham, 26, and his wife Nicola Peltz Beckham, 30, were seen ringing in the new year at a vibrant ultra-club in South Florida. The couple appeared in high spirits, smiling with their arms raised, as rapper 50 Cent performed. Their festive stateside celebration stood in stark contrast to the sombre tone of his parents' social media posts back in the UK.
Meanwhile, David and Victoria Beckham used their Instagram platforms to post a series of nostalgic photographs in what is widely interpreted as a heartfelt attempt to mend fences with their eldest son. David's initial post featured 20 images recapping what he called "unforgettable moments," prominently featuring Victoria and their three other children—Romeo, Cruz, and Harper—but conspicuously omitted any picture of Brooklyn.
A Public Plea and a Noticeable Omission
In a subsequent move, the former England football captain shared a poignant throwback photo of just himself and a younger Brooklyn, their arms wrapped around each other. He captioned it, "I love you all so much" followed by a white heart emoji. Another black-and-white image showed all his children and Victoria holding a baby Harper, with the caption: "You are my life. I Love you all, Love Daddy x. On to 2026."
Victoria reshared her husband's post, amplifying the message. However, Brooklyn has yet to publicly acknowledge these posts, with images obtained by TMZ showing him continuing his life in America, apparently untroubled by the online overtures.
The Feud's Timeline and Wider Family Dynamics
The discord first became apparent to the public around the time of David's 50th birthday. Since then, fans have noted Brooklyn's absence from numerous key family events, including both parents' birthdays and, most notably, Sir David's knighthood ceremony last year. Brooklyn and Nicola also chose to renew their wedding vows without any Beckham family members present.
The division appears to extend beyond the immediate parents. Brooklyn's brother, Romeo Beckham, 22, also made a telling social media post reviewing his year. He tagged his parents, siblings Cruz and Harper, and his girlfriend, but pointedly left out Brooklyn. His caption read: 'Thanks 2025 now off to an even better 2026 Love you all.' The included photos featured snaps with all his immediate family except his eldest brother.
As the Beckham family enters another year, the public olive branch offered by David and Victoria remains unanswered, leaving the future of their familial relationships uncertain and the world watching for the next development in this long-running celebrity saga.
