Brooklyn Beckham has once again publicly demonstrated his affection for wife Nicola Peltz, leaving a smitten comment on her latest Instagram selfie this Sunday. The 26-year-old, who recently confirmed his estrangement from parents David and Victoria Beckham, could not resist gushing over Nicola's stylish snap, where she posed in a tight white top and fashionable shades with a Chanel bag slung over her shoulder.
Public Displays of Devotion
Brooklyn's comment, simply stating 'Sexy girl xx', comes as the latest in a series of public affirmations of their relationship. This display follows the couple's recent luxury stay at San Ysidro Ranch in Montecito, California, a favourite retreat of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle. During their visit, Brooklyn shared images from the five-star hotel's wine cellar, including photographs of some of the world's most exclusive dessert wines, with bottles valued at an astonishing £17,000.
A Historic Californian Retreat
The San Ysidro Ranch boasts an illustrious history, having hosted notable figures including Winston Churchill, John F. Kennedy, Jackie Kennedy, Audrey Hepburn, and Bing Crosby. Interestingly, the resort also served as the location for Meghan Markle's famous Variety Magazine photoshoot. Reports suggest that the Sussexes have spent time with Brooklyn and Nicola over the past year, apparently bonding over shared experiences of family strife during dinners at their home.
While it remains unknown whether the Peltz-Beckhams purchased the exceptionally rare 1831 Château d'Yquem or the adjacent 1811 vintage – the latter last sold at auction in 2012 for approximately £75,000 – financial constraints appear unlikely to be a concern. Nicola is understood to receive a substantial monthly allowance from her billionaire father Nelson Peltz, reportedly around $1 million, which would comfortably cover such extravagant purchases.
Wealth Disparities and Family Dynamics
The financial landscape of this family dynamic reveals significant disparities. While the Beckhams' net worth is estimated at $680 million, Nelson Peltz's wealth eclipses this figure at $1.6 billion. This economic contrast has reportedly influenced family tensions, with podcast commentator Marina Hyde suggesting on The Rest Is Entertainment that the Beckhams hoped Brooklyn would achieve financial independence, while Nelson Peltz's substantial support for his daughter has altered traditional expectations.
Hyde remarked: 'From what I hear I think the Beckhams give Brooklyn a lot of money but not insane money and they have this dream to some degree that he will stand on his own two feet and become independent. Maybe Nelson Peltz would deny this but I hear that he said to them that "I give my daughter a million dollar a month allowance." The one thing they didn't think their children would be doing would be the ones signing the prenuptial, they thought it would be the other way round.'
Parallel Celebrations in Paris
While Brooklyn and Nicola enjoyed Californian luxury, more than 5,700 miles away in Paris, his parents and siblings presented a united front at Haute Couture Fashion Week. Victoria Beckham received the prestigious Knight of the Order of Arts and Letters award, recognising significant contributions to arts and literature, joining previous recipients including Zoe Saldaña, Selena Gomez, Jude Law, and Denis Villeneuve.
In her acceptance speech, Victoria made special mention of her children, thanking them for 'always believing in my vision'. This public acknowledgement came just one week after Brooklyn's declaration that he would never reconcile with his family, particularly citing their treatment of his wife and disputes surrounding their wedding arrangements.
Escalating Estrangement
Brooklyn's absence from Victoria's award ceremony represents just the latest in a series of significant family events he has missed. The influencer previously skipped his father's milestone 50th birthday celebration, the London launch of his mother's Netflix documentary, and perhaps most notably, Sir David's investiture at Windsor Castle on November 4th, where he was accompanied by Victoria, his parents, and his three remaining children.
The family has maintained a stoic silence since Brooklyn released a comprehensive statement outlining his reasons for severing ties. In this detailed account, he accused his parents of attempting to sabotage his relationship before his wedding, pressuring him to sign away rights to his name, and creating numerous uncomfortable situations, including what he described as an inappropriate dance with his mother during his wedding reception.
Brooklyn asserted: 'I have been controlled by my parents for most of my life. I grew up with overwhelming anxiety. For the first time in my life, since stepping away from my family, that anxiety has disappeared. I wake up every morning grateful for the life I chose, and have found peace and relief. My wife and I do not want a life shaped by image, press, or manipulation. All we want peace, privacy and happiness for us and our future family.'
As the Beckham family narrative continues to unfold publicly, the contrasting scenes – Brooklyn's affectionate Instagram interactions in California versus his parents' celebratory moment in Paris – highlight the deepening divide within one of Britain's most famous families.
