Footballer David Beckham and wife Victoria Beckham have stayed mum on their eldest son Brooklyn Peltz’s tell-all statement that they’ve ruined the lives of him and his wife, actor Nicola Peltz. He took to his Instagram Stories to share a detailed account of how they’ve sidelined him since his wedding by refusing to design a dress for his wife, hijacking their first dance, and not inviting her to David’s 50th birthday celebrations last year.
David Beckham breaks silence
However, David did seem to allude to his son’s controversial statement on CNBC’s Squawk Box on Tuesday. He made the reference while talking about the importance of social media. “I’ve been able to use my platform and my following for UNICEF, and it’s been the biggest tool to make people aware of what’s going on around the world for children. I’ve tried to do the same. I’ve tried to do the same with my children to educate them,” he said.
Then David’s statement entered a territory that it seemed like he’s reacting to Brooklyn’s allegations. “They make mistakes. Children are allowed to make mistakes. That’s how they learn. So that’s what I try to teach my kids. But you know, you have to sometimes let them make those mistakes as well,” he added.
Brooklyn’s tell-all account
On Tuesday, Brooklyn shared a long note on his Instagram Stories to break down the much-speculated rift between the Beckham family, particularly between his parents and him and his wife. “My parents have been trying endlessly to ruin my relationship since before my wedding, and it hasn’t stopped. My mum cancelled making Nicola’s dress in the 11th hour despite how excited she was to wear her design, forcing her to urgently find a new dress,” he wrote.
“Weeks before our big day, my parents repeatedly pressured and attempted to bribe me into signing away the rights to my name, which would have affected me, my wife and our future children,” he added.
Brooklyn even claimed that Victoria “hijacked” his first dance at the 2022 wedding with Nicola, by stepping on his toes and making him feel the most “humiliated” he’s ever felt. The animosity went on till last year, when Brooklyn was asked to attend David’s 50th birthday celebrations only if he doesn’t bring Nicola along.
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“My family values public promotion and endorsements above all else. Brand Beckham comes first. Family ‘love’ is decided by how much you post on social media, or how quickly you drop everything to show up and pose for a family photo opp, even if it’s at the expense of our professional obligations,” added Brooklyn.
