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Beckham family drama: David Beckham reacts as son Brooklyn claims parents tried to ‘ruin’ his marriage

David Beckham broke his silence after son Brooklyn Beckham criticized his parents on Instagram, claiming they are sabotaging his marriage to Nicola Peltz.

Published on: Jan 20, 2026 07:16 pm IST
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David Beckham seems to have finally spoken out following his son Brooklyn Peltz Beckham's shocking Instagram post criticizing his parents.

Brooklyn Beckham publicly criticizes his parents for allegedly undermining his marriage to Nicola Peltz. David Beckham responds, discussing the effects of social media on mental health and the importance of parents letting children learn from their mistakes.(Instagram)

In a social media post amid speculations around Beckham family feud, Brooklyn asserted that he does not wish to mend his relationship with his dad David Beckham and Spice Girl-turned-fashion designer Victoria.

Taking to Instagram on Monday, he alleged that his parents are attempting to “ruin” his marriage to American billionaire heiress and actress Nicola Peltz, who is the daughter of businessman Nelson Peltz and former model Claudia Heffner Peltz.

“For my entire life, my parents have controlled narratives in the press about our family,” Brooklyn stated, noting that his parents have been “trying endlessly to ruin” his relationship with his wife, even before their wedding in 2022. He took on a double-barreled surname after the marriage.

“The bad we’ve talked about with what kids can access these days, it can be dangerous,” he remarked. “But what I have found personally, especially with my kids as well, use it for the right reasons. I’ve been able to use my platform and my following for UNICEF. And it has been the biggest tool to make people aware of what’s going on around the world for children.”

David subsequently spoke about his children — Brooklyn, 26, Romeo, 23, Cruz, 20, and Harper, 14 — whom he shares with his spouse, Victoria Beckham.

“And I have tried to do the same, I’ve tried to do the same with my children, to educate them. They make mistakes, but children are allowed to make mistakes. That is how they learn. That is what I try to teach my kids.”

He went on to say that parents should allow their kids to make “those mistakes” too.

 
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Shweta Kukreti

Shweta Kukreti has over 8 years of experience in covering Indian and world politics. She joined the Hindustan Times in 2024 and is primarily assigned to the US desk. She currently works as Deputy Chief Content Producer and reports on a wide range of topics, including US politics, immigration issues (especially H-1B visa) and major global events. Shweta strongly emphasizes team operations, which encompasses monitoring news, delegating tasks, editing, developing comprehensive coverage strategies, and crafting engaging, and data-informed narratives. She received the Digi Star Award at the Hindustan Times within a year of joining for her broad coverage of US politics. In 2025, she earned both a promotion and a redesignation, a significant achievement recognising her contributions and the strong value she brings to the team. She has previously worked with the Indian Express, HTDS, ANI and Republic World. Seniors in all the media organisations recognised her work. Regarding education, she earned a BA (Hons.) in Political Science and a master's degree from Delhi University, and she pursued a PG Diploma in English Journalism from the Indian Institution of Mass Communication (IIMC). She also holds a diploma in Women's Empowerment and Development from IGNOU University and a French certification course from Alliance Française de Delhi. If not working, you can find her exploring the hills and engaging in adventurous activities in Rishikesh and Himachal Pradesh. She loves to play badminton, volleyball, and chess, and spend time with her friends and family. She also enjoys spiritual activities.

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