Just days after Brooklyn Beckham shocked the Internet with a fiery social media post addressing the long-rumored tension regarding her parents, David and Victoria Beckham, and wife Nicola Peltz, it looks like one person has chosen silence rather than a reaction — her mother.
Victoria’s calm amid the storm
While social media is still buzzing about Brooklyn’s explosive claims, Victoria Beckham appeared unaffected. The fashion designer and former Spice Girl took to social media not to react to the controversy, but to wish her former bandmate Emma Bunton a happy birthday. “Happy birthday @emmabunton. I love you so much,” Victoria posted on her Instagram Stories. She also shared a throwback clip of Emma’s Spice Girls days, captioning it, “Happy birthday baby. Kisses xxx.”
Fans immediately took note of the timing of her post — a warm birthday message amid the family storm that continues to make headlines.
David Beckham breaks his silence
While Victoria seems to be staying out of the fight, David Beckham recently indirectly addressed the situation during an appearance on CNBC’s Squawk Box on January 20. Speaking about social media and its influence, David explained how his children have coped with the pressures that come with fame.
“I’ve always talked about social media and the power of social media. For good and for bad,” David said. She added, “The bad things we’ve all said about what kids can access these days — it can be dangerous. But what I’ve personally found, especially with my kids too, is to use it for the right reasons. I’ve been able to use my platform and my followers for UNICEF. And it’s been the biggest tool to make people aware of what’s happening around the world for children.”
“I’ve tried to do the same thing with my kids, to educate them. They make mistakes, but kids are allowed to make mistakes. That’s how they learn. That’s what I try to teach my kids. Sometimes you have to let them make the same mistakes,” he said, referencing his children — Brooklyn, 26, Romeo, 23, Cruz, 20, and Harper, 14.
The Brooklyn Post That Started It All
Brooklyn made headlines on January 19 with a six-page Instagram post expressing her frustration about her strained relationship with her parents. The lengthy note details a number of complaints, including claims related to his 2022 wedding to Nicola Peltz — ranging from an alleged dispute over Nicola’s wedding dress to suggestions that Victoria “hijacked” the couple’s first dance.
Brooklyn also addressed the wave of media speculation following their wedding, noting how it has affected both their relationship and their family ties. While Brooklyn and Nicola occasionally appear with Beckham at public events, many have long speculated about the distance between them. As of now, the rest of the Beckham family have not yet responded to Brooklyn’s statement.