An emotional David Beckham has been seen struggling to hold back tears while speaking about his immense pride in his children, in a poignant clip that has resurfaced from his 2023 Netflix documentary. This comes amid a very public and bitter family feud with his eldest son, Brooklyn, who has levelled serious accusations against his famous parents.
Beckham's Tearful Admission of Parental Pride
In the moving footage from Beckham, the documentary series, David becomes visibly emotional as he reflects on his role as a father. He openly admits to being "in awe" of his four children – Brooklyn, Romeo, Cruz, and Harper. With tears welling in his eyes, he states: "They could be little s**ts but they're not and that's why I say I'm so proud of my children. And I'm so in awe of my children, the way they've turned out."
The documentary also features warmer, happier moments between father and son, including a scene where David and Brooklyn are seen cooking together in the family kitchen, smiling and interacting with apparent ease. This contrasts sharply with the current strained relationship that has since developed.
Brooklyn's Explosive Accusations Against the Beckhams
The resurfacing of this emotional clip follows a bombshell statement released by Brooklyn Beckham earlier this week. In a lengthy and detailed post, he launched a scathing critique of his parents, David and Victoria, accusing them of controlling behaviour and prioritising their public brand over genuine family bonds.
Brooklyn claimed that since he began standing up for himself, he has faced "endless attacks" from his parents, both privately and through the media, which he alleges were orchestrated by them. He further asserted that even his brothers were encouraged to criticise him on social media before ultimately blocking him without explanation last summer.
Central to his accusations is the claim that "Brand Beckham comes first" in his family. He described a dynamic where familial affection is seemingly measured by social media promotion and willingness to participate in public photo opportunities, often at the expense of personal and professional commitments.
Specific Grievances and Wedding Drama
Brooklyn's statement included several specific grievances, painting a picture of escalating tension. He alleged that his parents have attempted to "ruin" his relationship with his wife, Nicola Peltz, with conflicts intensifying around the time of their 2022 wedding.
One particularly dramatic claim involves Nicola's wedding dress. Brooklyn stated that Victoria's design team pulled out of creating the gown at the "eleventh hour", allegedly leaving Nicola without a dress for the big day. He also accused his parents of repeatedly pressuring and attempting to bribe him into signing away the rights to his own name, a move he believed would impact him, his wife, and their future children.
In a symbolic gesture of defiance and solidarity with his wife, Brooklyn has since changed a social media profile picture to one of his tattoo of Nicola's eyes, seemingly indicating where his loyalties now lie.
David Beckham's Response on Social Media and Parenting
In a separate interview, David Beckham recently addressed the topic of social media and parenting, though not directly commenting on the feud. He spoke about the power of social platforms, acknowledging both their benefits and dangers, especially for younger users.
"I have always spoken about social media and the power of social media ... For the good and for the bad," he said. "What kids can access these days, it can be dangerous. But what I have found personally, especially with my kids as well, use it for the right reasons."
He emphasised using his own platform for charitable work with UNICEF and trying to educate his children on responsible use. Significantly, he added: "They make mistakes, but children are allowed to make mistakes. That is how they learn. That is what I try to teach my kids. You sometimes have to let them make those mistakes as well." This comment on allowing children to learn from errors may be interpreted as a subtle, indirect reference to the ongoing family dispute.
The juxtaposition of David's tearful pride in the documentary and Brooklyn's harsh accusations presents a complex and painful portrait of a celebrated family now embroiled in a very public and deeply personal conflict.
