The reported estrangement between Brooklyn Beckham and his famous parents, David and Victoria Beckham, has escalated dramatically, with the 26-year-old allegedly issuing a formal legal letter to them.
The Legal Standoff
According to sources, there has been an exchange of legal correspondence between the parties, handled by their respective law firms, Schillings and Harbottle & Lewis. Brooklyn is said to have made it clear he does not want his parents contacting him directly or making public statements about him on social media. This 'desist' letter is believed to have been received by David and Victoria at the end of last summer.
The Alleged Catalyst for the Letter
The move is reported to be a direct response to what Brooklyn viewed as a series of "nasty" briefings to the media about his wife, actress Nicola Peltz Beckham. These briefings allegedly included claims that Brooklyn was a "hostage" in the marriage and that Nicola was "controlling" him – assertions the couple strongly deny.
This "talk to my lawyers" stance is thought to explain why Brooklyn appeared to block his parents, as well as brothers Romeo and Cruz, on social media shortly before Christmas. Prior to this, family members had been engaging with his online content, but this was seen as contradicting his wish to be left alone with his wife.
Escalation and Ongoing Silence
The rift has seen Brooklyn miss significant family events, including his father David's 50th birthday and the family's Christmas celebrations, opting to stay in Los Angeles with Nicola's family instead. While David and Victoria have not publicly commented on the legal letter, the involvement of lawyers marks a serious shift from a private disagreement.
Brooklyn and Nicola have largely remained silent throughout the speculation, focusing on their life in the US and sharing glimpses of their married life and projects. A source stated last month: "Nicola and Brooklyn haven't been commenting. They just want peace."
For now, reconciliation seems distant, with reports indicating Brooklyn's priority is protecting his marriage and maintaining strict boundaries, rather than engaging in further public discussion about the family fallout.
