Brooklyn Beckham and his wife Nicola Peltz have been accused of the very behaviour they once publicly criticised, after sharing an extensive series of photos from their visit to Elton John's French villa.
The couple's holiday snaps come after Brooklyn's infamous six-page Instagram post in which he blasted the 'fake world' he grew up in, specifically calling out 'performative social media posts' as a fixture of his life.
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Nicola shared images of herself sitting at Elton's pond, running up steps near tennis courts, and bouncing on what appears to be a trampoline. Brooklyn posted a photo of himself standing shoeless in a bay, and there was also a group photo featuring Elton, his husband David Furnish, and other guests.
These images carry extra weight because Elton is not just a celebrity friend; he has been a close friend of David and Victoria Beckham for over three decades, serving as godfather to Brooklyn and Romeo. David has even referred to him as 'uncle'.
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The visit coincides with David and Victoria's own holiday on the French Riviera, where they have been trying to avoid bumping into their estranged son. At one point, Brooklyn was just a five-minute walk away from his parents, but they did not meet.
An insider said Elton is staying neutral, wanting to be a loving godfather to Brooklyn and hoping things can heal in time. Nicola gushed about the visit, thanking David Furnish for a 'lovely time' and saying 'I love you so much'.
The Beckhams, who are reportedly blocked from Brooklyn's Instagram, can only see the photos through others. The irony of the situation is not lost on observers, given Brooklyn's previous criticism of performative social media.
