Brooklyn Beckham is said to be facing significant challenges in his efforts to stay connected to his younger sister, Harper, as his ongoing and very public feud with his parents, David and Victoria Beckham, continues to escalate.
The Social Media Blockade and Family Rift
The 26-year-old influencer and photographer has taken the drastic step of blocking his entire family on Instagram, a move that marks the latest development in a simmering disagreement that has kept him away from major family gatherings throughout the year. This digital severance even extends to his 12-year-old sister, Harper, whose own Instagram account was reportedly blocked by Brooklyn just three months after she launched it.
However, sources close to the situation indicate that Brooklyn's feelings towards Harper are "very different" to those he holds for his parents. It is understood he is attempting to shield his little sister from the fallout of the wider family conflict. An insider explained the difficulty, stating: "The fundamental logistics of his little sister living under the same roof as his parents… makes things very hard, contact-wise."
Legal Letters and a Communication Breakdown
The depth of the estrangement became clear last summer when relations deteriorated to the point that Brooklyn requested his parents communicate with him solely through their lawyers. David Beckham was instructed to use the firm Schillings, while Brooklyn's representatives are at Harbottle & Lewis. This move, described as an attempt to protect Brooklyn's mental health from online posts, effectively halted all direct contact.
A source revealed: "This is why he is still talking to his grandparents for instance and has been from the beginning of all this. But he doesn't want to bring anybody else into this. But it's hard for obvious reasons to maintain a proper relationship with all his family at present."
The Role of Nicola Peltz and Hopes for Reconciliation
While reports suggest Brooklyn hopes to one day reconcile with his parents, other sources claim the rift is being driven by his wife, actress Nicola Peltz. One insider exclusively told the Daily Mail that Nicola remains "obsessed" with the conflict. The feud intensified after what Brooklyn perceived as a series of "nasty" briefings against his wife, including suggestions he was a "hostage" being "controlled" by her.
The final straw that prompted the social media block just before Christmas was reportedly an act of maternal affection: Victoria Beckham 'liking' one of Brooklyn's cooking videos on Instagram. This was seen as contravening his legal request to be left alone. A source close to the family lamented: "Getting the lawyers involved only dials up the conflict and has meant that it has got out of control. This is horrible - they are a family."
Publicists and friends on both sides are currently refusing to comment, holding onto hope that the situation will eventually calm down. For now, Brooklyn Beckham's primary struggle remains navigating the impossible position of being estranged from his parents while trying to preserve a bond with the sister who lives with them.
