Beckham Family Feud Continues as David and Victoria Wish Brooklyn Happy Birthday
Despite a publicly aired family rift, David and Victoria Beckham marked their son Brooklyn’s 27th birthday with social media posts on Wednesday, March 4, 2026. The messages come approximately six weeks after Brooklyn Peltz Beckham released a detailed statement on Instagram announcing his estrangement from his parents.
Birthday Wishes Amidst Ongoing Dispute
David Beckham shared two childhood photos of Brooklyn on Instagram, captioning one, “27 today 🥹. Happy birthday Bust. We love you x.” “Bust” is a nickname David has used for his eldest son for years and even has tattooed on his neck BBC News. He posted a second black and white photo with a similar message. Victoria Beckham echoed the sentiment, posting the same pool photo as her husband and another image of her and Brooklyn as a toddler, writing, “Happy 27th birthday Brooklyn, I love you so much ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️.”
Brooklyn’s Public Statement of Estrangement
The birthday wishes follow a six-page Instagram statement released by Brooklyn in January where he accused his parents of interfering in his marriage and prioritizing their public image over family relationships People. He claimed his mother “cancelled making Nicola’s [wedding] dress at the eleventh hour” and “danced very inappropriately on me in front of everyone” during his wedding The Guardian.
Family Events Missed
Brooklyn has been absent from several recent family events, including David Beckham’s 50th birthday celebration and his investiture at Windsor Castle in November. He also did not appear in Victoria Beckham’s recent Netflix documentary BBC News.
Control of Narrative
In his January statement, Brooklyn accused his parents of controlling the narrative surrounding their family in the press for his entire life. He stated, “The performative social media posts, family events and inauthentic relationships have been a fixture of the life I was born into” The Guardian.
Recent Attempts at Reconciliation
Despite the public fallout, sources indicate that David and Victoria Beckham have repeatedly tried to mend the rift with Brooklyn and his wife, Nicola Peltz People. However, as of March 4, 2026, Brooklyn has stated he does not wish to reconcile The Guardian.