Brooklyn Beckham Honors Mother-in-Law, Snubs Victoria Beckham on UK Mother’s Day

Brooklyn Beckham sparked controversy on Sunday, March 15, by publicly acknowledging his mother-in-law, Claudia Heffner Peltz, while remaining silent about his own mother, Victoria Beckham, on UK Mother’s Day. The move comes amid ongoing tensions within the Beckham family.

A Birthday Tribute Overshadows Mother’s Day

Beckham, 27, posted a tribute to Claudia Peltz on Instagram, celebrating her 71st birthday, which fell on March 12. He shared a photo of himself with his wife, Nicola Peltz Beckham, and Claudia, writing, “Happy birthday to the best mother-in-law. Love u so much and hope u had the most amazing day.” The Standard reports that the timing of the post, just hours before Mother’s Day in the UK, drew attention and criticism.

Family Feud Continues

This gesture arrives as reports of a strained relationship between Brooklyn and his parents, Victoria and David Beckham, continue to surface. In January, Brooklyn detailed his issues with his parents in a lengthy Instagram statement, accusing them of prioritizing “Brand Beckham” over family and being “performative” for the media. BuzzFeed highlights that he accused his parents of consistently disrespecting Nicola and attempting to disrupt their relationship.

David Beckham’s Public Display of Affection

In contrast to Brooklyn’s post, David Beckham publicly honored Victoria on Mother’s Day, sharing a loving message and a throwback photo of her during her pregnancy. The Standard noted this difference in public acknowledgment.

Nicola Peltz Beckham Also Celebrated Her Mother

Nicola Peltz Beckham also shared a heartfelt tribute to her mother, Claudia, on Instagram, expressing her gratitude and love. She wrote, “Happy Birthday to my mom! The pure fact that i get to call you mom makes me truly, the luckiest ever.” The Standard published the full text of her post.

Previous Accusations of Family Conflict

Brooklyn previously accused his parents of “hijacking” his first dance with Nicola at their wedding and behaving “very inappropriately.” He and Nicola later renewed their vows, aiming to create positive memories free from “anxiety and embarrassment.” BuzzFeed detailed these claims from his January Instagram statement.

Family Response

While David and Victoria did not publicly respond to Brooklyn’s January statement, a source told People that they were “horrified” by the accusations. Another source indicated they believed “time will heal” the rift.

Representatives for Brooklyn and Victoria Beckham were not immediately available for comment, according to Page Six.