Escalation of the Beckham Conflict: Why Did Brooklyn Choose 'Open War' on Social Media?

In the viral post, the man born on March 4, 1999, stated that he feels he has always been "controlled" by his parents throughout his life, especially regarding family image and social media. He even wrote explicitly that he does not want to reconcile with the Beckham immediate family again.  

One of the major triggers for this escalation is Brooklyn's claim that his parents tried to interfere with his relationship with his wife, Nicola Peltz Beckham, including actions that he found very embarrassing on their wedding day.

Brooklyn officially married American actress and model Nicola Peltz in April 2022. This marriage is often referred to as the beginning of tension within the Beckham family.

Brooklyn stated that his mother, Victoria Beckham, "hijacked" the first dance moment that had been planned with Nicola, by suddenly standing on stage and starting to dance with him in front of the guests. Brooklyn mentioned that the moment made him feel uncomfortable and even "humiliated".

The issue was further spiced up by netizens and international media after a video and meme surfaced about the behavior of the mother, Victoria, during the wedding party, which then went viral across various social media platforms. This has made the Beckham family drama a hot topic of discussion for the global public.

His conflict with his parents has made Brooklyn a subject of international media coverage, while also sparking debates about the pressures of life as a celebrity child.

Although this drama has become public consumption, David and Victoria Beckham have yet to provide a direct, lengthy statement regarding the allegations. Meanwhile, Brooklyn and Nicola continue to choose social media to voice their side, making this family relationship one of the hottest celebrity stories in early 2026.