A resurfaced TikTok video from 2022 featuring Brooklyn Beckham has captured widespread attention this week, coinciding with his dramatic public announcement severing ties with his famous parents. The clip shows the aspiring chef driving a £1 million McLaren P1 supercar while offering career advice to "follow your passion," a juxtaposition that has sparked considerable online commentary.
Viral Video Recirculates Amid Family Drama
The footage, originally recorded by social media personality Daniel Mac in Los Angeles, depicts a then 23-year-old Brooklyn being questioned about his livelihood. When Mac inquired, "Hey man, what do you do for a living? Your car's awesome," Brooklyn responded that he was a chef. The exchange continued with playful teasing about whether he was "the best chef in the world," to which Brooklyn modestly replied, "Trying to be."
Advice From Behind the Wheel
When pressed for cooking tips, Brooklyn offered straightforward guidance: "Just follow your passion. Whatever makes you happy, just keep doing it." This moment, captured while he was seated in his luxury vehicle, has been widely reshared with captions questioning the authenticity of his self-made chef persona. One viral post remarked, "I knew he was an ungrateful brat when he tried to cosplay as a self-made chef."
Public Reaction and Commentary
As the video recirculated this week, social media users quickly drew connections between the content and Brooklyn's recent family revelations. Numerous comments highlighted the apparent contradiction between his humble chef aspirations and extravagant lifestyle. One user joked, "Nothing says 'humble chef' like arriving in a McLaren," while another quipped, "What do you do for a living? My dad is David Beckham."
Brooklyn's Public Statement
On Monday, Brooklyn announced he had completely cut ties with his parents, stating he does "not want to reconcile with my family" and adding, "I'm not being controlled, I'm standing up for myself for the first time in my life." He and his wife Nicola Peltz have reportedly distanced themselves from significant family events in recent months, including his father Sir David Beckham's 50th birthday celebrations and knighthong ceremony.
Allegations of Family Control
In his detailed statement, Brooklyn claimed he had been "controlled by a family that values public promotion above all else" and that being with Nicola has brought him "peace and relief" after years of battling severe anxiety. He asserted, "My family values public promotion and endorsements above all else. Brand Beckham comes first."
He further explained that family affection appeared conditional upon social media participation and photo opportunities, stating, "Family 'love' is decided by how much you post on social media, or how quickly you drop everything to show up and pose for a family photo op even if it's at the expense of our professional obligations."
Finding Personal Peace
Brooklyn concluded by emphasising his newfound tranquility away from family pressures: "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."
The Daily Mail has reportedly contacted representatives for the Beckham family for comment regarding these developments.
