The bitter feud within the Beckham family has escalated dramatically after Brooklyn Beckham published a series of shocking allegations against his parents, David and Victoria Beckham, on social media. The 26-year-old son of the football legend and pop star fashion designer accused them of a sustained campaign to undermine his marriage to actress Nicola Peltz and causing significant damage to his mental health.
Wedding Plans Thrown Into Chaos
In a lengthy Instagram statement posted on the night of 19 January 2026, Brooklyn made a series of explosive claims about the lead-up to his April 2022 wedding. The lavish £3 million ceremony was held at Nicola's family estate in Palm Beach, Florida, in front of 300 guests, including stars like Gordon Ramsay, Serena Williams, and Spice Girls members Mel B and Mel C.
However, Brooklyn alleges the event was marred by interference. He claimed that Victoria Beckham cancelled the creation of Nicola's wedding dress at the last minute, despite the bride's initial excitement to wear a design by her mother-in-law. This forced Nicola to scramble for a replacement, eventually wearing a custom Valentino gown. Nicola had previously supported this version of events in an interview with Grazia USA.
The 'Hijacked' First Dance and Family Tensions
One of the most humiliating moments, according to Brooklyn, occurred during the planned first dance with his new wife. He asserts that singer Marc Anthony called him to the stage for what was meant to be a romantic dance with Nicola, only for Victoria to be waiting there instead.
"She danced very inappropriately on me in front of everyone. I've never felt more uncomfortable or humiliated in my entire life," Brooklyn wrote. He and Nicola reportedly renewed their vows in 2025 to create happier memories, replacing those of "anxiety and embarrassment." Reports from the time suggested Nicola was left in tears by Marc Anthony's speech, which heavily praised Victoria.
Further tension arose over seating arrangements. Brooklyn claimed his mother called him "evil" after he and Nicola chose to seat his grandmother, Sandra Beckham, and Nicola's grandmother at their top table because they were widowed. He also alleged that family members told him the night before the wedding that Nicola was "not blood" and "not family." Sources confirmed the Beckhams were not on the main top table, which was reserved for the Peltz family.
A Public Rift and Lasting Fallout
Brooklyn's statement represents a new low in the family's long-running dispute, openly accusing his parents of placing "countless lies in the media" and showing disrespect to his wife. His brothers, Romeo and Cruz, who were his best men, and sister Harper, a bridesmaid, are now said to be estranged from him.
The very public airing of these grievances suggests a deep and ongoing rift within one of Britain's most famous families. Brooklyn's decision to post the allegations indicates a breakdown in private communication and a willingness to fight his corner in the public eye, leaving the future of family relations deeply uncertain.
