The ongoing tensions within the Beckham family have reached a new public low, with reports emerging that Brooklyn Peltz Beckham, 26, has blocked his parents, David and Victoria Beckham, as well as his younger brother Cruz on Instagram. This development follows speculation that David, 50, and Victoria, 51, had unfollowed their eldest son amid a long-simmering rift, but Cruz Beckham, 20, directly refuted those claims in a pointed Instagram Stories post on December 21, 2025.
Cruz shared a screenshot of a Daily Mail headline suggesting his parents had unfollowed Brooklyn, overlaying it with the words: “NOT TRUE. My mum and dad would never unfollow their son… Let’s get the facts right. They woke up blocked… as did I.” This statement indicates that Brooklyn initiated the block, which automatically removes mutual follows on the platform, leading to the observed lack of connections. A spokesperson for Victoria confirmed to People that Cruz was responding to inaccurate reports of an unfollow by his parents.
As of December 21, 2025, David and Victoria no longer follow Brooklyn or his wife, actress Nicola Peltz Beckham, 30, on Instagram, and the reverse is true. Nicola also does not follow any members of the Beckham family. In contrast, David and Victoria continue to follow their sons Romeo, 23, and Cruz, while their daughter Harper, 14, maintains a private account. Brooklyn does not follow his brothers, and the pattern extends to Nicola's account.
This social media fallout is the latest chapter in a family estrangement that has played out publicly over the past three years. Rumors of discord first surfaced around Brooklyn and Nicola's lavish April 2022 wedding in Palm Beach, Florida. Initial reports focused on tensions between Nicola and Victoria over the bridal gown—Nicola ultimately wore Valentino Couture after plans for a Victoria Beckham design fell through due to timing issues with the atelier. Both parties have denied a major fallout over the dress, with Nicola telling Variety in 2022 that Victoria's team simply couldn't complete it in time.
However, sources have suggested deeper issues. One insider told People in earlier reports that wedding planning frustrations extended beyond the gown, including allegations that Victoria "hijacked" a planned mother-son dance moment during a performance by Marc Anthony, leaving Nicola upset. Conflicting accounts emerged, with some sources dismissing the dress and dance stories as overstated.
The rift appeared to widen in 2025. Brooklyn and Nicola were notably absent from David Beckham's 50th birthday celebrations in May, held in London with guests including the rest of the Beckham children. Despite receiving invitations, the couple did not attend, reportedly due to discomfort surrounding Romeo's then-girlfriend, Kim Turnbull. Cruz later clarified in an Instagram comment that Brooklyn and Kim "never dated," countering speculation.
Further straining relations, David and Victoria were not present for Brooklyn and Nicola's vow renewal ceremony in August 2025 at the Peltz family's estate in Westchester, New York. The intimate event was officiated by Nicola's father, billionaire Nelson Peltz, and featured Nicola wearing a repurposed version of her mother's 1985 wedding dress. Photos shared by the couple highlighted the Peltz family, with no Beckhams in attendance.
Brooklyn was also absent from Victoria's Netflix documentary series released in October 2025, which featured Romeo, Cruz, and Harper but only included archival childhood footage of Brooklyn.
Despite the public signs of division, sources close to the family have expressed hope for reconciliation. A People insider noted earlier in 2025 that David and Victoria remain supportive of Brooklyn, describing the situation as "hurt and disappointed" rather than irreparable. Recent gestures, such as Victoria sharing throwback family photos and hanging a Christmas stocking for Brooklyn at her parents' home, have been interpreted as olive branches.
Brooklyn and Nicola are reportedly spending Christmas 2025 with the Peltz family in Florida, while the Beckhams plan to gather in the UK. Brooklyn has not publicly commented on Cruz's claims or the broader feud as of December 22, 2025.
The Beckham family has long been in the spotlight, with David and Victoria's relationship beginning in 1997 and their children growing up under intense media scrutiny. Brooklyn, once seen as poised to carry the family brand, has pursued varied interests including photography, cooking, and entrepreneurship, while living primarily in Los Angeles with Nicola.
This latest escalation underscores how social media has become a battleground for celebrity family dynamics, amplifying private disputes into global headlines. While neither Brooklyn, Nicola, David, nor Victoria has issued a formal statement beyond Cruz's post and the spokesperson's clarification, the mutual blocks and absences suggest reconciliation may not come soon.
