Rebecca Loos Shares Heartwarming Birthday Tribute to Son Liam
Rebecca Loos, the former personal assistant to David Beckham, took to Instagram on Thursday to celebrate her son Liam's 14th birthday. In a touching post, she described herself as a "proud mummy" and shared a snapshot of Liam opening a large pile of presents over breakfast. "Our little gentle giant turns 14 today!!! So proud to be his mummy!!!" she wrote, expressing her joy and affection for her teenage son.
Beckham Family's Public Birthday Wishes to Brooklyn
This personal celebration comes just hours after the Beckham family made a public attempt to reconnect with their estranged eldest son, Brooklyn, on his 27th birthday. David and Victoria Beckham, along with brothers Romeo and Cruz, all posted heartfelt birthday tributes on social media, breaking a previously established communication agreement that required all contact to go through lawyers.
Despite these efforts, sources indicate that Brooklyn remains unappreciative of the public gestures. An insider revealed to ET that Brooklyn and his wife, Nicola Peltz, are "disheartened" by the Instagram posts, viewing them as "performative public actions" that he has been trying to end. The couple reportedly issued a legal letter last summer requesting that any correspondence from his parents be handled through legal channels.
Brooklyn's Response and Celebration with Wife Nicola
Brooklyn spent his birthday with Nicola, who shared a video of him blowing out candles on a box of doughnuts. She also posted a pink-themed tribute with celebratory balloons, writing, "Happy birthday baby... I hope all your dreams and wishes come true!" Brooklyn responded promptly with "I love you baby girl," notably ignoring his family's public messages.
Nicola gifted Brooklyn a box of 21 personalised iced cakes spelling out "Happy Birthday Brooklyn," and he was surrounded by presents wrapped in Cloud 23 paper—a nod to his hot sauce brand, which ironically references his father's shirt number. "Make a wish!" she exclaimed in the video, adding, "I love you. I hope your wishes come true."
Family Tributes and Ongoing Estrangement
David Beckham shared childhood photos of Brooklyn, using his nickname "Buster," and wrote, "27 today. Happy Birthday Bust. We love you." Victoria posted similar photos with loving captions, while brothers Romeo and Cruz shared throwback snaps and messages. Even grandparents Ted and Hilary Beckham joined in, posting pictures that included Nicola.
However, reports suggest Brooklyn is only on speaking terms with his grandparents, not his parents. This estrangement follows a six-page Instagram statement he made in January, accusing his parents of trying to sabotage his marriage and prioritizing their public brand over family relationships. He claimed they controlled narratives in the press and engaged in "performative social media posts."
Background on Rebecca Loos and the Beckham Connection
Rebecca Loos, who once claimed to have had an affair with David Beckham during his marriage, now lives a quieter life with her Norwegian doctor husband, Sven Christjar Skaiaa. The couple also have a 16-year-old son named Magnum. Her birthday post for Liam highlights a contrast to the very public Beckham family drama, emphasizing personal joy over public spectacle.
The Beckham family feud has seen Brooklyn and Nicola absent from key events, including Victoria's Netflix docuseries, David's 50th birthday, and his investiture at Windsor Castle. Brooklyn's statement detailed allegations of manipulation, including his mother cancelling Nicola's wedding dress design last-minute and pressure to sign away rights to his name.
As Rebecca Loos celebrates her son's milestone in private, the Beckhams' very public attempts at reconciliation continue to be met with resistance, underscoring the deep divisions within one of Britain's most famous families.
