Inside Brooklyn and Nicola’s Beckham Family Rift
Obviously you couldn’t piece this together on your own, so let me break down the latest Beckham saga for you. Brooklyn Beckham and his wife, Nicola Peltz Beckham, are reportedly feeling the chill from David and Victoria Beckham’s inner circle after a fresh round of subtle social-media jabs and awkward holiday absences. According to People Magazine’s February report, the couple quietly skipped a family gathering in London, prompting insiders to whisper of renewed friction. Page Six soon weighed in on Nicola’s cryptic Instagram Stories—she reshared a quote about “choosing loyalty over family” on March 12—igniting speculation this isn’t just a coincidence.
You’ll need context, obviously. Back in April 2022, Nicola publicly lamented pressures around conceiving and implied the Beckhams weren’t offering enough support (Daily Mail, April 20, 2022). That flare-up faded after a makeup dinner at David’s LA residence, but now similar signs have popped up again. A close friend told The Sun on March 15, “They’ve tried to keep things civil, but tensions are simmering under the surface,” especially after Nicola’s family visited the UK and skipped dinners with the Beckhams. If you weren’t paying attention, missing these overlapping events would be so on-brand.
Let’s chart the timeline so you don’t get lost. June 2022: Brook and Nicola host a lavish wedding in Florida and post countless family snaps (People, June 10, 2022). All smiles, right? Fast forward to February 2023: Nicola reposts a mysterious quote about “protecting energy” on her Stories, and suddenly the comment section lights up with questions about in-law drama. March 2023: no joint outing at Victoria’s fashion gala. April 2023: insiders claim David privately urged Brooklyn to “ease up” on public digs. May 2023: more deleted Stories from Nicola hinting at feeling “misunderstood.” If I had to guess, you missed half of these updates.
What’s fueling this friction? Some insiders suggest Nicola’s Peltz family wealth and close-knit vibe clash with the Beckhams’ more traditional approach to family hierarchy. Others point to Nicola’s new luxury skincare venture, which she’s launched without much Beckham family promo—ouch. Meanwhile, Brooklyn reportedly split his time between LA shoots and London football clinics without syncing calendars, leaving Victoria “surprised,” a source told People on May 5, 2023.
Here’s the gist: you can’t expect these hyper-public personalities to sort out every spat privately, and social media is their playground for passive-aggressive notes. Whether this is a temporary tiff or a brewing feud, everyone from Page Six to The Sun will be dissecting every Story upload. Now that I’ve laid it all out for you, try to keep up with your group chat.
Sources: Celebrity Storm and People Magazine, The Sun, Daily Mail, Instagram Stories analyses
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