Cruz Beckham has been photographed for the first time since his estranged older brother Brooklyn published a scathing six-page statement about their family, with his proud mother Victoria publicly praising him for selling out his upcoming live performance.
Family Tensions Surface Publicly
Brooklyn Beckham, aged 26, took to social media on Monday evening to share an explosive statement where he accused his parents Victoria, 51, and David, 50, of intentionally trying to damage his relationship with wife Nicola Peltz. He declared he has no wish to reconcile with his family and claimed this marks the first time he has stood up for himself, alleging his parents have "controlled narratives about our family."
Cruz Maintains Positive Demeanour
After brother Romeo, 23, was spotted looking serious on Tuesday following the post, youngest sibling Cruz, 20, has now been pictured in London appearing in good spirits despite the family controversy. The singer was snapped with his girlfriend Jackie Apostel, flashing a smile as they headed into RAK Recording Studios in the capital for rehearsals with his band The Breakers.
Cruz recently sold out his upcoming live show scheduled for March 27 at The Courtyard Theatre within hours of tickets going on sale. Following this achievement, he told fans on social media: "UK... Absolutely no words, thank you a million. Looks like I'll have to be adding more shows?!?" Notably, Cruz added the Spice Girls track Who Do You Think You Are? to his social media story around this time.
Parental Responses and Reactions
His mother Victoria, who has not directly addressed Brooklyn's lengthy post, shared Cruz's sell-out announcement with a simple "wow" on her own social media channels. While Victoria has not been publicly spotted since Brooklyn's statement, David Beckham faced media attention yesterday at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, where he was heckled by reporters.
When questioned about the family feud, David declined to answer direct inquiries but later spoke somewhat ironically about the perils and virtues of children using social media during an interview on CNBC's Squawk Box. He explained that he has tried to "educate" his own children about social media dangers while showing them how platforms can work for "good."
"I've always spoken about social media and the power of social media for the good and for the bad," David stated on stage. The former Manchester United star said he'd used his platform and position as a Unicef ambassador to "make people aware of what's going on around the world for children," adding: "I've tried to do the same with my children, to educate them. They make mistakes. Children are allowed to make mistakes. That's how they learn."
Brooklyn's Detailed Allegations
Brooklyn and his wife Nicola Peltz have been at the centre of an acrimonious family divide that has seen them snub significant family celebrations in recent months, including David's milestone 50th birthday and knighthood ceremony. In his statement, Brooklyn claimed he has been "controlled by a family that values public promotion above all else" and that since being with Nicola, he has found "peace and relief" after battling crippling anxiety.
"My family values public promotion and endorsements above all else. Brand Beckham comes first," Brooklyn concluded. "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."
He continued: "The narrative that my wife controls me is completely backwards. 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."
Wedding Day Controversy Detailed
Among Brooklyn's most striking allegations was his claim that his mother dramatically intervened in what was meant to be his romantic first dance with Nicola at their wedding. Brooklyn alleged Victoria danced "inappropriately" which left him feeling "more uncomfortable and humiliated than ever in his life" – overshadowing what should have been a special moment of his wedding day.
Meanwhile, different sources present contrasting accounts of the wedding incident. One source suggested David and Victoria are "baffled" by the accusations, noting that guests were "having so much fun" and "lapping it up" at the time, with no concerns raised about the mother-son dance. They described Victoria as just "a tad tipsy and having fun" while noting that "Nicola didn't want him to dance with his mum at all – so kicked off about it."
Page Six reported that Nicola was so upset she left the reception crying after Victoria "wrapped her arms around Brooklyn and nuzzled into his neck." A source elaborated: "She [Victoria] was dancing with him very inappropriately. She took that moment from Nicola, that is the god's truth. Nicola ran out crying. The Beckhams' side of the room was cheering and the Peltz side was quiet. Nicola's friends were saying 'You have to go back down.' Her face was swollen. She finally came down and was sad the entire evening, it was so heartbreaking."
Statement Preparation Revealed
Another source claimed Brooklyn spent the weekend "agonising" over what to say in the six-page statement, after telling his wife "f*** it, this ends now." An insider told The Mirror: "He thought the abuse towards his wife would never stop until he said something in his own words. He was sick of the lies, and there was no changing his mind... and nor did anyone want to. He was fixated on ending the b******t which he claims his mum and dad are behind."
Brooklyn has been increasingly isolated from his family, including parents David and Victoria, brothers Romeo and Cruz, and sister Harper, for several years, with the current feud reaching its most public peak this week. Representatives for the Beckhams, Brooklyn, and Nicola have been contacted for comment regarding the ongoing situation.
