The ongoing and very public rift within the Beckham family has reached a new low, with eldest son Brooklyn Beckham reportedly sending a legal letter to his parents, David and Victoria, formally requesting they cease contact. The 26-year-old has also blocked his famous family on social media, with sources indicating the actions were taken to protect his mental health. The relationship is said to have deteriorated significantly following his 2022 wedding to actress Nicola Peltz, and has now seemingly collapsed entirely.
The Wedding Day Tensions That Sparked the Feud
The roots of the discord are widely traced back to the lead-up to Brooklyn and Nicola's lavish £3 million wedding in 2022. Reports swirled that a major disagreement occurred over the bride's wedding dress. Victoria Beckham, a renowned fashion designer, had initially offered to create Nicola's gown. However, the bride ultimately wore a custom Valentino design.
Nicola later denied any outright refusal, telling Variety that Victoria's atelier "couldn't do it," forcing her to choose another dress. Nevertheless, the perceived snub was widely reported and fans noted a distinct chill, as neither side publicly shared photos together after the ceremony. The tension was further compounded on the wedding day itself when, during a performance by friend Marc Anthony, he reportedly called "Victoria Beckham" to the stage as "the most beautiful woman in the room," rather than the bride, Nicola, creating an awkward moment of silence.
Major Family Milestones Missed and a Secret Vow Renewal
The estrangement deepened in May 2025 when Brooklyn, who now uses the surname Peltz-Beckham, did not attend his father David's 50th birthday celebrations in Miami. While Brooklyn had reportedly informed his parents he wouldn't be there, a source claimed David was "heartbroken" and had hoped his son would change his mind. The absence was felt by the whole family, including siblings Romeo, Cruz, and Harper.
In a move that fuelled further speculation, Brooklyn and Nicola privately renewed their wedding vows in August 2025 in front of 200 guests. Significantly, no members of the Beckham family were in attendance. The ceremony was officiated by Nicola's father, Nelson Peltz, and photos showed Nicola's family prominently featured. A source suggested Brooklyn had grown "so close" to his in-laws and no longer felt he fit into the Beckham family, partly due to how he believed they had treated his wife.
The Final Straw: A Legal Request and Social Media Block
The situation escalated dramatically in the summer of 2025 when Brooklyn, via lawyers, sent a cease and desist letter to his parents. The letter urged David and Victoria to communicate only through his legal representatives and to stop direct contact. A source stated this drastic step was taken after previous "requests to stop" had been ignored and the situation was affecting Brooklyn's mental health.
The final act of severing digital ties came more recently, when Brooklyn blocked his entire immediate family on Instagram. This action was reportedly triggered by two events: Victoria liking a video of him cooking a roast chicken, and David posting a nostalgic black-and-white childhood photo of Brooklyn at Christmas. A friend revealed that a core issue for Brooklyn is his belief that his parents still see him as a child and not as an adult. His younger brother Cruz publicly confirmed the blocking in an Instagram story in late 2025.
While David and Victoria are said to be "devastated" and "desperately sad," acting only out of a desire for reconciliation, the legal approach has clearly widened the gulf. With over a year passing since they last spoke, the path to healing this very public family rift appears more challenging than ever.
