Football legend Sir David Beckham is facing a fresh wave of personal anxiety as he prepares for a major career milestone, amid fears his eldest son will publicly snub the event.
A Looming Ceremony and Family Tensions
The 50-year-old sports icon is due to receive a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in Los Angeles, an honour announced in 2024 following the success of his Netflix documentary. Organisers have a two-year window to schedule the ceremony, which will see Beckham join other announced recipients like Jessica Chastain and Colin Farrell.
However, the prospect of celebration is clouded by an ongoing estrangement from his 26-year-old son, Brooklyn Beckham. The rift is believed to have widened since Brooklyn's marriage to actress Nicola Peltz, 30, with the father and son reportedly becoming increasingly distant over the past year.
History of Snubs and a Public Worry
This would not be the first major honour Brooklyn has missed. He was also absent when his father was knighted by King Charles towards the end of last year. A source told The Sun that David is deeply concerned about a repeat performance.
"Brooklyn snubbing David’s special day will be a very public humiliation as he lives in Hollywood," the insider revealed. "The rift has been a great cause of heartache." Despite the tension, David is said to have extended an olive branch and remains hopeful for a reconciliation before the ceremony.
Social Media Blocks and a 'Never-Ending' Hope
The family divide was starkly illustrated in the run-up to Christmas, when Brooklyn blocked his parents, David and Victoria, and brothers Cruz and Romeo from his social media accounts. Friends of the Beckhams, however, insist the couple will "never give up" trying to mend the relationship.
David's New Year message, described as his "boldest olive branch yet," was an attempt to publicly declare his love for his son. A source close to the family stated: "David and Victoria will never give up trying to secure a reconciliation... He will always be their son."
While Brooklyn cut off his immediate family online, he notably still follows his grandparents on Instagram, maintaining a line of communication with them. He publicly wished his grandmother, David's mother Sandra, a happy birthday last June, in what was his last known public acknowledgement of any family member.
As the Beckhams enter 2026 with low expectations for an immediate change, Brooklyn and Nicola appear focused on their life together, which he has previously described as like a "never-ending play date." Sources close to Nicola have indicated a reconciliation is currently off the table due to the "highly charged atmosphere."
