The rumoured rift within the Beckham family appears to have reached a new and very public low, with the eldest son, Brooklyn Beckham, taking the drastic step of blocking his immediate family on social media.
Instagram Block Signals Deepening Family Rift
On Sunday, 22nd December 2025, eagle-eyed followers noticed that Brooklyn, 26, had unfollowed his parents, David and Victoria Beckham, as well as his siblings Romeo, Cruz, and Harper. This digital severing of ties is being viewed as the most significant public indication yet of a serious and ongoing family feud.
The situation was first brought to light by Brooklyn's younger brother, Cruz Beckham, who addressed the speculation directly on his Instagram Stories over the weekend. Cruz refuted claims that his parents had initiated the unfollowing, stating clearly: "My mum and dad would never unfollow their son... Let's get the facts right. They woke up blocked... as did I." This marks the first time a member of the family has publicly commented on the estrangement.
Nicola Peltz's Pointed 'Family' Post
Amid the fallout, Brooklyn's wife, actress Nicola Peltz Beckham, broke her silence with a post that many interpreted as a pointed message. She shared a photograph celebrating Hanukkah with her billionaire father, Nelson Peltz, captioned: "Happy Hanukah from our family to yours." The emphasis on "our family" was noted by fans and commentators as a significant choice of words during the ongoing drama with the Beckhams.
Reports suggest the final straw for Brooklyn may have been linked to his mother, Victoria Beckham, liking one of his recent cooking videos. While seemingly a supportive gesture, it is believed the public reaction in the comments section, where followers urged a reconciliation, may have prompted Brooklyn to take the extreme step of blocking his entire family.
Parents 'Devastated' by Estrangement
A source close to David and Victoria Beckham told The Daily Mail that the couple are heartbroken by the situation. "David and Victoria will never stop loving Brooklyn. They are devastated at this fall out," the source said. They explained that following Brooklyn on Instagram was their last remaining connection to him, as direct communication had ceased "for months and months."
The source added, "It is very clear that this is a sign of his complete estrangement from his family... By following him it was a message to him that they still love him and still want to follow his life. Now they can't do that, but it's not their doing."
The Mirror has contacted representatives for both Brooklyn and Nicola for comment. The public nature of this family dispute continues to unfold, with fans watching closely for any sign of a resolution.
