For years, David and Victoria Beckham have been seen as the ultimate power couple — stylish, successful, and fiercely devoted to their family. But that polished image has recently cracked, as their eldest son Brooklyn Beckham publicly accused his parents of trying to control his life and interfere in his relationship with wife Nicola Peltz. Now, David Beckham has responded.
The drama began when 26-year-old Brooklyn posted a lengthy six-page message on Instagram Stories, alleging that his parents pushed a carefully curated brand image on him and attempted to sabotage his relationship with Nicola even before their wedding. He also made it clear that he had no interest in reconciling, sending shockwaves across social media and celebrity news circles.
Just a day later, David addressed the controversy during an appearance on CNBC’s financial talk show Squawk Box. Without naming Brooklyn directly, the former football icon offered a measured response, focusing on the influence of social media and the mistakes young people make online.
“I’ve always spoken about social media and the power of social media — for the good and for the bad,” David said. “The bad, we’ve talked about — what kids can access these days, and it can be dangerous. But what I’ve found personally, especially with my kids, is to use it for the right reasons.”
He went on to explain that he has always tried to educate his children about navigating the digital world responsibly. Keeping his comments general and avoiding direct reference to any of his four children — Brooklyn, Romeo, Cruz, and Harper Seven — David added, “I’ve tried to do the same with my children, to educate them. They make mistakes. Children are allowed to make mistakes. That’s how they learn.”
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Concluding his remarks, he acknowledged that parents sometimes must step back. “You have to sometimes let them make those mistakes,” he said — a statement many interpreted as a gentle acknowledgment of Brooklyn’s public outburst while still showing support.
Meanwhile, Brooklyn’s original post contained several pointed allegations, particularly aimed at Victoria Beckham. He claimed his mother cancelled on designing Nicola’s wedding dress at the last minute, argued over seating arrangements at their wedding, and even “hijacked” the couple’s first dance in a way that left him feeling humiliated.
Neither Victoria nor Nicola has responded publicly to the accusations so far, leaving fans speculating about the true state of the famous family behind the scenes.
Once known for presenting a united front, the Beckhams now find themselves at the center of a very public family dispute — one playing out in real time on social media, where every word carries weight and every response sparks new headlines.