10 most explosive claims from Brooklyn Beckham’s shock post on family feud

Brooklyn Peltz Beckham has publicly detailed years of personal and private conflict with his parents, David and Victoria Beckham, in a bold Instagram statement that directly challenges the public image of one of the world’s most famous families—and disputes years of rumors that the rift is entirely Peltz Beckham’s fault.

In the late‑night post, written in white text against a black background, the 26‑year‑old said he had “been silent for years and made every effort to keep these matters private,” but claimed his parents had “continued to go to the press,” leaving him “no choice but to speak” and correct what he called “lies that have been printed.”

“I do not want to reconcile with my family,” he wrote under @brooklynpeltzbeckham. “I’m not being controlled, I’m standing up for myself for the first time in my life.”

He added: “For my entire life, my parents have controlled narratives in the press about our family. The performative social media posts, family events and inauthentic relationships have been a fixture of the life I was born into. Recently, I have seen with my own eyes the lengths they’ll go through to place countless lies in the media, mostly at the expense of innocent people, to preserve their own facade. But I believe the truth always comes out.”

The post marks Peltz Beckham’s most direct acknowledgment of the long‑rumored family rift, which came to public attention after his 2022 wedding to actress and heiress Nicola Peltz Beckham, 31.

Here are 10 things that his now-viral statement claims.

His Parents Have Been Trying To Ruin His Relationship

Peltz Beckham said his parents attempted to “ruin [his] relationship since before [his] wedding,” adding that the behavior “hasn’t stopped.” He said the interference began well before the April 2022 ceremony and continued in the years that followed.

Victoria Canceled Nicola’s Wedding Dress

According to Peltz Beckham, Nicola had originally planned to wear a Victoria Beckham design, but Victoria canceled the dress “in the eleventh hour,” forcing Nicola to find an alternative, which ended up being a Valentino gown.

It had long been rumored that Nicola had rejected wearing a Victoria Beckham design on her wedding day.

His Parents ‘Pressured‘ Him To Sign the Rights to His Name

Peltz Beckham alleged that David and Victoria “pressured and attempted to bribe” him into signing over the rights to his name before the wedding. He said the document would have affected not only his wife but “any future children.” He claimed his parents were “adamant” that he signed before the wedding date.

His Refusal To Sign Changed How They Treated Him

Peltz Beckham said that because he did not sign the rights‑transfer documents, it affected an expected payday. He alleged that his parents “never treated him again since,” suggesting the relationship deteriorated significantly after this.

Victoria Called Him ‘Evil’ Over a Seating Plan

Peltz Beckham claimed Victoria called him “evil” because he and Nicola chose to seat their grandmothers—Nanny Sandra, David’s mother, and Nicola’s Nanny Naunni—at their table, as both women were attending the wedding without their husbands.

He said this decision became a point of conflict between him and his mother.

Family Members Told Him Nicola Was ‘Not Family’

The night before the wedding, Peltz Beckham said certain family members told him that Nicola was “not blood” and “not family.”

He Has Faced ‘Endless Attacks’ on His Parents’ Orders

Peltz Beckham claimed he has received “endless attacks” from his parents, “both privately and publicly,” and alleged that these stories were sent to the press “on their orders.”

He added that his younger brothers, Cruz and Romeo, were “sent to attack” him on social media. Peltz Beckham argued that both siblings blocked him online first, despite headlines suggesting the opposite.

Victoria Hijacked His First Dance With Nicola

Peltz Beckham said that Victoria took over his and Nicola’s planned first dance at their wedding. He said the dance had been organized “weeks in advance to a romantic love song.”

He wrote: “In front of our 500 wedding guests, Marc Anthony called me to the stage, where in the schedule was planned to be my romantic dance with my wife but instead my mum was waiting to dance with me instead.”

Victoria Danced ‘Inappropriately’ in Front of Guests

Peltz Beckham said Victoria “danced very inappropriately” with him during the moment that was intended to be his first dance with Nicola.

He wrote: “My mum hijacked my first dance with my wife…She danced very inappropriately on me in front of everyone. I’ve never felt more uncomfortable or humiliated in my entire life.” He hinted that this incident was why he and Nicola renewed their vows in August 2025, saying they wanted new wedding memories that “were not filled with anxiety and embarrassment.”

Victoria Involved His Exes To Make Nicola Uncomfortable

Peltz Beckham claimed Victoria “repeatedly invited women from [his] past into [their] lives in ways that were clearly intended to make [them] both uncomfortable.”

He added that he and Nicola had traveled to London, England, for David’s lavish 50th birthday celebrations but were repeatedly rejected by him. He wrote: “We waited in our hotel room trying to plan quality time with him.”

He alleged that David only agreed to meet if Nicola was not invited, and that when the Beckham family later traveled to Los Angeles, California, they “refused to see Brooklyn at all.”

In another slide, he wrote: “My family values public promotion and endorsements above all else. Brand Beckham comes first. Family love is decided by how much you post on social media.”

He rejected suggestions that Nicola controls him, writing that the narrative is a farce and that he now feels much less anxiety after distancing himself from his superstar parents.

The Beckham’s Glossy Image

Despite rumors of arguments and affairs, David and Victoria Beckham have maintained an image of unity for decades, reinforced by recent Netflix documentaries that show off scenes of a close‑knit household. The former soccer star received a knighthood in November 2025, making their titles now Sir and Lady Beckham.

Brooklyn’s statement—shared to more than 16.4 million followers—sharply contradicts that enviable image, outlining a series of allegations that challenge the stability and status quo of the polished Beckham brand.

The claims have divided public opinion, with many now voicing support for Brooklyn in the comments sections of Victoria’s Instagram posts after years of criticism over his career choices, social‑media presence and what onlookers believed was his fault in why the family had fallen apart. He had also long been reduced to being just a “nepo baby” by cruel commenters on online.

Newsweek reached out to David and Victoria Beckham, Marc Anthony and Brooklyn Peltz Beckham and Nicola Peltz Beckam for comment via email on Tuesday.