David Beckham marked his 50th birthday on Friday with a heartfelt Instagram tribute to his family, amid ongoing speculation of a rift with his eldest son, Brooklyn. The former England captain shared a series of throwback photos and expressed gratitude for his wife Victoria, their children, and his extended family, calling them his 'biggest accomplishment'.
In his post, Beckham wrote: 'As I reflect on this birthday I'm very grateful for many things in my life... But my biggest accomplishment is and will always be my family.' He thanked his parents, sisters, grandparents, and his 'beautiful children Brooklyn, Romeo, Cruz & Harper', adding: 'You are the reason I get out of bed each day.'
Victoria Beckham also shared a video montage of private family moments, calling David 'everything I could have dreamed of and more'. Sons Romeo and Cruz posted their own tributes, with Romeo calling his father 'the most amazing role model'. However, Brooklyn, 26, has not yet posted any public birthday message.
The apparent snub follows reports of a growing distance between Brooklyn and the rest of the family. Last month, he missed Victoria's 50th birthday celebrations, choosing instead to attend Coachella with his wife, actress Nicola Peltz. Additionally, none of Beckham's immediate family acknowledged Brooklyn and Nicola's third wedding anniversary on social media.
Brooklyn and Nicola were also absent from a recent family gathering held ahead of David's birthday. The Beckhams have not publicly commented on the rumoured rift.
