The Beckham family is navigating a tense holiday season following reports that Brooklyn Beckham blocked his parents and siblings after his mother, Victoria Beckham, engaged with his social media post. The incident, rooted in a seemingly innocuous Instagram “like,” reportedly triggered a wave of digital estrangement, leaving family members “heartbroken” and fueling ongoing tensions.
The Trigger: A Roasted Chicken and a Single Like
On December 16, Brooklyn, 26, shared a video of his culinary creation – a beer-brined chicken with mashed potatoes – on Instagram. Victoria Beckham’s acknowledgment of the post with a single “like” appears to have been the catalyst. Fans quickly flooded the comments section, urging Brooklyn to reconcile with his family. One user bluntly stated, “If you’re blocking your parents and family…stop using the Beckham name.”
This comment allegedly prompted Brooklyn to block his mother, father David, and siblings Cruz, Romeo, and Harper. Cruz Beckham confirmed the blocking spree in an Instagram Story, clarifying that his parents did not unfollow their eldest son; rather, they woke up blocked themselves.
Estrangement Deepens: Boundaries and No Contact
Sources claim that Brooklyn and his wife, Nicola Peltz, have imposed strict boundaries on their contact with the Beckham family. An insider revealed that the couple seeks “peace” and requests that the Beckhams refrain from further attempts at communication. According to this source, Victoria’s Instagram activity only exacerbates the divide.
Despite the rift, David and Victoria remain open to reconciliation, with a family friend stating they “always want him to know that” and are “devastated at this fallout.” However, the blocking spree is viewed as a clear sign of Brooklyn’s complete estrangement from his family.
The Roots of the Conflict: A Wedding and Legal Battles
The underlying tensions reportedly stem from Brooklyn and Nicola’s 2022 wedding, where Nicola opted for a Valentino gown instead of a design by Victoria Beckham. Behind the scenes, the event was marred by disputes over wedding planners, leading to multiple lawsuits that were settled in September 2023. This suggests that the Instagram incident is not an isolated event but rather a symptom of deeper, unresolved issues between Brooklyn, Nicola, and the wider Beckham family.
The situation highlights how modern family conflicts can unfold publicly and rapidly through social media. While the Beckhams navigate this highly visible fallout, the incident underscores the fragility of family dynamics even in the age of constant connectivity.
