In a move that appears laden with symbolism, Brooklyn Beckham has publicly shared an image of himself and his wife, Nicola Peltz, enjoying an exceptionally rare bottle of wine favoured by his estranged mother, Victoria. The post has intensified speculation around the deep and ongoing rift within the famous Beckham family.
A Costly Toast Amidst Family Strife
On Thursday, the 26-year-old aspiring chef reshared a snap showing the couple sipping Screaming Eagle Souvenir Blanc, a Californian wine with a staggering price tag ranging from £5,000 to £12,000 per bottle. He had first treated the billionaire heiress to the luxury plonk earlier in the week while celebrating her 31st birthday.
The choice of wine is particularly pointed. Back in 2017, Victoria Beckham posted her own photograph enjoying the very same Screaming Eagle vintage with husband David and a younger Brooklyn, long before their reported bitter estrangement began.
The Widening Rift and Social Media Fallout
The family divide has grown increasingly acrimonious, resulting in Brooklyn and Nicola snubbing significant Beckham family events. They were notably absent from David Beckham's milestone 50th birthday celebrations. In a reciprocal move, the Beckhams were not invited to the couple's marriage renewal ceremony in New York's Westchester County on August 2.
This public split is now visibly impacting social media dynamics, where Brooklyn earns income through cooking tutorials and his Cloud 23 hot sauce brand. Data analysed for The Sun reveals that while he still commands 16 million Instagram followers, he has been losing an average of 188 followers a day over the last month.
In stark contrast, his parents' already colossal followings have surged. David Beckham's 88.5 million and Victoria's 33.4 million followers have grown by an average of 2,633 per day. A source for Ace.com stated, 'Follower trends show where audience attention and engagement sit. The data points to a notable divergence in public sentiment.'
Pointed Tributes and Legal Letters
Amid the feud, Nicola Peltz shared a gushing Instagram tribute to her own 'devoted' mother, Claudia Heffner Peltz, 70, declaring 'there is truly no one like you'. The post, featuring black-and-white snaps of the pair, was interpreted by many as a pointed contrast to the situation with her in-laws.
The depth of the breakdown was further exposed by The Daily Mail, which reported that relations deteriorated so completely last summer that Brooklyn asked his parents to communicate only through their lawyers—Schillings for David and Harbottle & Lewis for Victoria. A source clarified this was a request, not a legal action, and that Brooklyn remains in regular contact with both sets of grandparents.
An insider told The Sun, 'Brooklyn absolutely adores them, and knows how much pain this is causing everyone... He is navigating this soul-crushing family feud as best he can but it isn't easy on anyone. Nicola remains his absolute rock.' Meanwhile, a source close to Victoria revealed her heartbreak, stating she fears 'she's never going to get him back.'
