Victoria Beckham has publicly addressed the escalating rift within her family for the first time, following claims that her eldest son, Brooklyn, has blocked his relatives on social media. The former Spice Girl made a pointed comment about her life being "tough" as the situation reached a new low.
The Social Media Block That Sparked a Public Feud
The family drama came to a head when Brooklyn's younger brother, Cruz Beckham, 20, revealed that the entire family had been blocked by Brooklyn on Instagram. This allegation surfaced over the weekend, adding fuel to an already smouldering dispute. Cruz was quick to dismiss earlier rumours that parents David and Victoria had unfollowed their son, stating firmly on his own social media: "NOT TRUE. My mum and dad would never unfollow their son. Let's get the facts right. They woke up blocked... as did I."
The apparent snub follows a series of notable absences by Brooklyn from key family milestones. He failed to publicly honour his father, Sir David Beckham, after David received his knighthood last month. Furthermore, Brooklyn did not attend any of the celebrations for David's 50th birthday, despite being in London at the time and staying just a short distance from where the festivities were held. Reports suggested he had hoped for a private meeting instead.
Victoria's 'Tough Job' Comment Amidst the Turmoil
Despite the familial tension, Victoria, 51, was seen attempting to maintain a brave face. In footage shared on her Instagram, she was captured downing a shot and sipping water with colleagues from her beauty business. She quipped to them: "Cheers to me! Enough about me, what do you guys think about me?"
In a separate clip, the fashion and beauty mogul enjoyed a meal while discussing her documentary. She captioned the post: "It's a tough job being me, but someone's gotta do it!" The upload, described as "unseen footage" from a creative director series, was signed off with "Happy holidays everyone!"
Intriguingly, just days before the blocking was revealed, Victoria had liked a post on Brooklyn's Instagram page, which showed him roasting a beer-brined chicken. This indicates the digital severance was a sudden and recent action.
A Divided Family and a Lonely Christmas
The fallout has significant real-world consequences for the family's holiday plans. Brooklyn is not expected to spend Christmas at the Beckhams' Cotswolds estate. Instead, he and his wife, actress Nicola Peltz-Beckham, will celebrate at their home in America.
Conflicting narratives have emerged from sources close to the different parties. One source told the Daily Mail that Brooklyn and Nicola simply wish for the family to "leave them alone," criticising the "blocking game stories" as a sad and non-newsworthy situation. This source claimed that Cruz speaking out is driving Brooklyn "further away."
However, a source said to be close to David and Victoria presented a different picture, emphasising the parents' devastation and unwavering love. They stated the family would "always be here for him" and suggested that following Brooklyn on social media was "their last connection." The source interpreted the block as a final, painful message from Brooklyn: "this is it."
The Mirror has approached a representative for Brooklyn Beckham for comment. Despite recent attempts by the Beckham family to build bridges, all overtures have reportedly been ignored, leaving a famous family publicly fractured as the holiday season begins.
