Brooklyn Beckham has become the target of widespread online mockery after making a curious return to social media with a cooking demonstration that notably lacked a key ingredient. The 26-year-old son of football legend Sir David Beckham and fashion designer Victoria Beckham shared a video on Tuesday showcasing his method for preparing a "special spaghetti bolognese" dish, which ironically contained no spaghetti whatsoever.
Social Media Backlash Over Missing Pasta
This culinary post marks Brooklyn's first cooking content since he published a devastating six-page statement last week, publicly confirming his estrangement from his famous parents and accusing them of attempting to sabotage his marriage to actress Nicola Peltz. Fans quickly flooded the comments section with humorous observations about the absent pasta, with one asking: 'Is the spaghetti in the room with us, hun?'
Other followers joined in the jest, commenting: 'This is not spaghetti' and 'Um, is no one gonna address the Elephant in the room....? That ain't spaghetti...' Another pointed out: 'Special spaghetti cause there ain’t no spaghetti in there', while a self-proclaimed culinary traditionalist remarked: 'Where the spaghetti at? As a good romagnaola, the ragu sauce has to be cooked in a slow cooker for a couple of hours.'
Following this avalanche of responses, Brooklyn offered a simple explanation in the comments: 'I was going to use spaghetti but ran out xx.'
Background of the Family Conflict
This lighthearted social media moment stands in stark contrast to the serious allegations Brooklyn made against his parents just days earlier. In his comprehensive statement, he accused Victoria and David of controlling behaviour, claiming they had tried to ruin his marriage and publicly humiliate him. Among the specific grievances, Brooklyn alleged that Victoria withdrew from designing Nicola's wedding dress at the "eleventh hour" and then "hijacked" the couple's first dance at their wedding, dancing "very inappropriately" with him in front of all their guests.
According to sources close to the family, Victoria feels "betrayed" by her son's revelations, particularly given her history of protecting him from negative press coverage. The Daily Mail's Katie Hind has reported how the Beckhams' team previously "leapt into overdrive in Brooklyn's defence" when unfavourable stories emerged about him, with his parents frequently engaging expensive lawyers to shield him from negative publicity.
Parallel Lives: Luxury and Awards
While Brooklyn faced online ridicule for his pasta-free dish, he and Nicola have been documenting their luxurious lifestyle on social media. The couple shared images from their stay at the exclusive San Ysidro resort, including photographs from a wine cellar featuring some of the world's most expensive dessert wines. Among these was an 1831 Château d'Yquem and an 1811 vintage that last sold at auction in 2012 for approximately £75,000.
Meanwhile, approximately 5,700 miles away in Paris, the rest of the Beckham family presented a united front at Haute Couture Fashion Week. Victoria received the prestigious Knight of the Order of Arts and Letters award, an honour recognising significant contributions to arts and literature previously bestowed upon figures 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" - a pointed remark given Brooklyn's recent vitriolic claims against her. This award ceremony represents just the latest significant family event that Brooklyn has reportedly snubbed, having also missed his father's 50th birthday celebration, the London launch of his mother's Netflix documentary, and Sir David's investiture at Windsor Castle in November.
Family Dynamics and Future Prospects
According to insiders, Sir David and Victoria would "take Brooklyn back in a minute" and are "horrified" by recent developments. The family has maintained a stoic silence since Brooklyn released his damning statement, which outlined his reasons for severing ties with his parents and siblings Romeo, Cruz, and Harper.
Brooklyn's statement emphasised his desire to escape what he described as a life controlled by "Brand Beckham", where family affection appeared contingent upon social media promotion and public appearances. He wrote: 'My family values public promotion and endorsements above all else. Brand Beckham comes first. Family "love" is decided by how much you post on social media.'
The influencer concluded by expressing his newfound peace since distancing himself from his family, stating: '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.' As this very public family drama continues to unfold, Brooklyn's spaghetti-free bolognese has provided an unexpected moment of levity amidst the serious allegations and fractured relationships.
