In a striking display of family resemblance amidst a bitter rift, Brooklyn Beckham has been photographed cruising through West Hollywood on a motorcycle eerily similar to one famously ridden by his estranged father, football legend David Beckham.
A Legal Stalemate and a Familiar Ride
The sighting comes just days after it was revealed that relations within the Beckham family deteriorated so severely last summer that Brooklyn instructed his parents, David and Victoria, to communicate with him solely through his lawyers. According to reports, there was an exchange of legal letters between the parties, with Brooklyn's team at Schillings contacting his parents' representatives at Harbottle & Lewis.
While no formal legal action was taken, the letter was a firm request for David and Victoria to cease direct contact and refrain from making public statements about him on social media. This drastic step is said to have followed what Brooklyn perceived as a series of "nasty" briefings about his wife, actress Nicola Peltz.
Echoes of David's Signature Style
Despite the profound estrangement, Brooklyn appeared to channel his father's iconic style during his West Hollywood outing. He was spotted driving a Harley Davidson Chopper motorcycle with a distinctive fluffy seat, peering out from behind an orange-tinted visor while wearing a white zip-up sweatshirt and a helmet featuring a Great Britain flag.
The images were strongly reminiscent of photographs of David Beckham riding a Super Vintage 93" Knuckle motorbike in Los Angeles back in 2013. This is not the first time Brooklyn has mirrored his father's choices, having previously drawn comparisons for his extensive tattoo collection.
Missed Milestones and Kitchen Diplomacy
The family divide has led to Brooklyn and Nicola's absence from several major Beckham family events. Most notably, they were not present in October when David was knighted by King Charles at Windsor Castle. Sir David is understood to have extended an invitation for Brooklyn to join them, and also reached out to Nicola to invite her to a celebratory dinner in west London, but both declined.
The couple also skipped Sir David's 50th birthday celebration and the red carpet launch of Victoria's Netflix documentary. As the feud played out publicly, Brooklyn's younger brother, Cruz, shared a video of himself grilling steak on his father's Big Green Egg grill, while Brooklyn himself posted a cooking video for lobster mac and cheese, promoting his Cloud 23 hot sauce brand.
Publicists and friends connected to both sides have so far refused to comment on the situation, reportedly hoping for a private resolution. However, one source summarised the communication breakdown starkly: "David was told to speak to them via Schillings. That was the only way for them to communicate."
