Brooklyn Beckham has publicly confirmed a deep rift with his parents, David and Victoria Beckham, revealing in a lengthy Instagram statement that he is estranged and does not wish to reconcile. The 26-year-old claims his parents disapproved of his wife, Nicola Peltz, and tried to control their relationship.
In his statement, Brooklyn said his wife has been 'consistently disrespected' by his family, and that members told him the night before his wedding that Peltz was 'not blood' and 'not family'. He also alleged he was pressured to sign away rights to the Beckham name to prevent Peltz from staking a claim.
The feud escalated after brother Cruz, 20, posted on Instagram denying reports that their parents had unfollowed Brooklyn, saying they were blocked. Brooklyn claims his brothers were 'sent to attack' him on social media and blocked him last summer, part of a pattern of brand management by his parents.
Brooklyn also addressed his absence from David's 50th birthday party last year, saying he and Peltz travelled to London but were rejected by his father, who would only meet him at the party or alone without Peltz. When the family later visited Los Angeles, they refused to see him at all.
David and Victoria Beckham have not yet responded to the allegations. David was pictured at the World Economic Forum in Davos, reportedly struggling to maintain a brave face.
