The internet is still reeling after Brooklyn Peltz Beckham shared a shocking statement about his relationship with his family. The eldest son of David and Victoria Beckham took to Instagram on Monday night to address long-standing rumours of a feud, claiming he no longer wished to reconcile and did not want to live a life “shaped by image, press, or manipulation”.
As friends, celebrities and commentators weigh in, fans have been left with a series of burning questions. Here, we break down the key points people are seeking clarity on.
In his statement, Brooklyn said: “Recently, I have seen with my own eyes the lengths that they’ll go through to place countless lies in the media, mostly at the expense of innocent people, to preserve their own facade.”
However, he did not specify what those “lengths” were. Reports in January claimed Brooklyn had asked his parents to communicate with him only through lawyers, prompting speculation about what events may have led to such a step.
One of the most debated claims involved Nicola Peltz Beckham’s wedding dress. Brooklyn wrote: “My mum cancelled making Nicola’s dress in the eleventh hour despite how excited she was to wear her design, forcing her to urgently find a new dress.”
Nicola ultimately wore Valentino at the couple’s 2022 wedding. Her stylist, Leslie Fremar, previously told Vogue that she had travelled to Rome twice to oversee the gown’s creation before it was flown to the US for Nicola’s fitting, suggesting the dress had been planned for some time.
Some have pointed out that brides often have multiple dresses, which may explain the conflicting accounts, but it’s still raising a few queries about the VB dress.
Brooklyn also alleged that his parents “repeatedly pressured and attempted to bribe me into signing away the rights to my name”, raising concerns about the future implications for his own future family.
This claim left many confused, with fans questioning whether such an agreement is even possible. Some have speculated it could relate to NIL rights, or Name, Image and Likeness, which are commonly tied to branding and commercial use.
One of the most shocking parts of the statement centred on the Brooklyn and Nicola’s wedding reception.
Brooklyn wrote: “My mum hijacked my first dance with my wife, which had been planned weeks in advance to a romantic love song… She danced very inappropriately on me in front of everyone.”
With around 500 guests in attendance, many have questioned what actually took place and whether any footage exists.
Brooklyn also claimed Nicola has been “consistently disrespected” by his family and alleged that his mother “repeatedly invited women from my past into our lives in ways that were clearly intended to make us both uncomfortable”.
He didn’t clarify who these women were or when the encounters occurred, leaving fans speculating about the context.
As the fallout continues, one major question remains: will the Beckhams address the claims?
Brooklyn said he has “received endless attacks” from his parents and alleged that his brothers Cruz and Romeo blocked him “out of nowhere”. So far, the family have not publicly responded.