The once tight-knit Beckham family appears to have reached a devastating new low in an ongoing private feud, with the youngest member, Harper, becoming the most tragic casualty.
Innocent Teenager Caught in the Crossfire
Harper Beckham, who celebrated her 14th birthday in July, has been completely cut out of her eldest brother's life. The teenager, who previously shared a close bond with Brooklyn, finds herself blocked on Instagram alongside the rest of the family in a move that has unfolded just before the Christmas holidays. The reasons behind the initial dispute between Brooklyn, 26, and his parents David and Victoria remain unknown, but the fallout has now ensnared the entire family.
In a significant escalation, Brooklyn has blocked his whole family on Instagram, seemingly severing digital ties with his parents and brothers, Cruz and Romeo. This action solidifies his shift in allegiance towards his wife, actress and model Nicola Peltz, and her family. Over the past year, Brooklyn has notably distanced himself from the Beckham clan, choosing to spend major holidays and milestones with the Peltz family instead.
Clarifying the Block: A Son's Rejection
Contrary to initial reports suggesting David and Victoria had initiated the social media cut-off, their son Cruz, 20, publicly set the record straight. He shared a news story claiming the parents had unfollowed Brooklyn and explicitly labelled it "NOT TRUE." Cruz clarified the situation, stating, "My mum and dad would never unfollow their son... Let's get the facts right. They woke up blocked... as did I."
This confirmation underscores that the act of blocking originated from Brooklyn. The move is particularly poignant for Harper, who received her own Instagram account only three months prior to being blocked by her brother. The snub comes just months after Brooklyn posted a public birthday tribute to Harper in July, featuring a photo of him, Nicola, and his sister with the caption: "Happy birthday Harper, we love u x." At the time, a source suggested this was an olive branch, telling The Sun: "Brooklyn and Harper were always incredibly close. He adores her and so does his wife Nicola."
A Father's Past Fears and a Family in Tatters
The current estrangement casts a heartbreaking shadow over the family's history. In his 2023 Netflix documentary, David Beckham revealed the intense "paranoia" and love he felt when Brooklyn was born in 1999, during a period of intense public vitriol following his red card in the 1998 World Cup. He described feeling as though "the whole country hated" him and was so fearful for his newborn's safety that he slept against the hotel room door on the night Brooklyn was born.
David's past vulnerability highlights the profound sadness of the present rift, where the son he once protected so fiercely has now chosen to cut the family out. Brooklyn's absence from significant family events, including his father's 50th birthday celebrations and his knighthood ceremony, had already signalled a deepening chasm. The decision to block his teenage sister, however, marks a new and deeply personal escalation in the family's troubles, leaving Harper as the innocent victim of a feud she did not create.
