The long-simmering tensions within the Beckham family have dramatically escalated, with the younger son, Cruz Beckham, publicly claiming that he and his parents have been blocked on Instagram by his eldest brother, Brooklyn.
Instagram Unfollows Spark Public Spat
Speculation of a deepening rift was ignited when it was noted that football legend David Beckham and fashion designer Victoria Beckham were no longer following their son Brooklyn, 26, or his wife, actress Nicola Peltz, 30, on the social media platform. Reports suggested the parents had unfollowed the couple.
However, in a swift rebuttal, their 20-year-old son Cruz took to his Instagram Stories on the night of 20th December 2025. He insisted the situation was not of his parents' making. "NOT TRUE. My mum and dad would never unfollow their son... Let's get the facts right. They woke up blocked... as did I," Cruz wrote, alleging that Brooklyn had blocked the family accounts.
Roots of the Rift: Weddings, Wealth and Absences
The current social media fallout is the latest chapter in a feud believed to have begun during the planning of Brooklyn's 2022 wedding to American heiress Nicola Peltz. Insiders have previously suggested clashes over the wedding arrangements and financial expectations.
Reports indicated that Nicola's billionaire family were frustrated that the Beckhams did not contribute financially to support the couple's lavish lifestyle in Los Angeles. This contrasted with the Beckhams' well-documented approach to instilling a strong work ethic in their children; Brooklyn once worked as a barista at age 15.
The tensions reached a new peak in May 2025, when Brooklyn and Nicola were notably absent from David's 50th birthday party, despite having flown to London. Sources claimed the couple boycotted the event upon learning that Brooklyn's ex-girlfriend, who is now dating his brother Romeo, would be present. Brooklyn also reportedly did not mark Father's Day with David.
Family Lines Drawn in LA and London
The feud has seemingly drawn clear lines within the family. While Brooklyn and Nicola are establishing their permanent home in Los Angeles, focusing on their careers, the rest of the Beckham clan remains primarily based in the UK. Some have interpreted the move to LA as a deliberate distancing, though sources close to the couple deny this, noting David and Victoria also own US property and that Brooklyn spent formative years in the city.
Cruz has previously appeared to side with his parents, posting pointed lyrics from The Beatles' song 'The End' on Instagram with the caption "The truth will unfold." Meanwhile, Nicola Peltz's circle has defended her against claims of being "spoilt," highlighting her two-decade-long career and her parents' pride in supporting their children.
As the family prepares for Christmas, it is reported that Brooklyn and Nicola will be spending the holiday with her parents, further cementing the physical and emotional divide within one of Britain's most famous families.
