Brooklyn Beckham has seemingly rejected his father David Beckham's Father's Day olive branch, indicating that the family rift remains deep. The 26-year-old aspiring chef did not publicly acknowledge the former footballer's Instagram tribute, which featured a gallery of family photos and a heartfelt message.
David Beckham, 51, posted a series of images on Sunday, including one of himself with a young Brooklyn and another showing all four of his children: Brooklyn, Romeo (23), Cruz (21), and Harper (14). The caption read: "Being a dad is my most important job... I love you all & thank you mummy @victoriabeckham For giving me our beautiful family. Happy Father's Day to all the Dads around the world."
Family Members Respond, but Brooklyn Stays Silent
Victoria Beckham, 52, and Cruz commented on the post, but Brooklyn did not. His silence contrasts sharply with his wife, Nicola Peltz, 31, who shared an effusive tribute to her own father, Nelson Peltz. She wrote: "Happy Father’s Day Dad! I’m so lucky I get to be your daughter... Thank you for always believing in me and always encouraging me to chase my biggest dreams."
This snub comes after Brooklyn released a scathing statement about his parents in January, and he has reportedly been distant from the family for over a year.
DoorDash Ad Fuels Tensions
Days earlier, Brooklyn appeared in a World Cup-themed advertisement for DoorDash, in which he quipped, "You’re probably wondering why I’m watching the Fifa World Cup 2026 from home... It’s a long story," while throwing match tickets onto a table. Reports suggest he earned at least $1 million (£753,000) for the ad.
A source close to David and Victoria told The Sun: "It just seems a tad hypocritical from someone claiming to want peace and privacy and then trying to cash in on it all. He says he wants nothing to do with his family, but is now trading off them by using one of his footballing father's legacies – the World Cup – as an advertising selling point."
The couple were reportedly left "devastated" by the advert, which they viewed as exploiting the family name despite Brooklyn's stated desire for distance.
