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David Beckham Breaks Silence Amid Son Brooklyn’s Social Media Storm
Local News Desk
Just hours after his son, Brooklyn Beckham, unleashed a torrent of accusations against his famous parents on social media, soccer icon David Beckham has addressed the situation, speaking broadly about the complexities of online platforms and the nature of youthful mistakes.
During a Tuesday appearance on CNBC’s “Squawk Box,” David Beckham weighed in on the “good and the bad” of social media. While acknowledging the potential dangers for children, he highlighted its power for positive change, referencing his own use of his platform for UNICEF.
“What I have found personally, especially with my kids as well, use it for the right reasons,” Beckham stated. “It has been the biggest tool to make people aware of what’s going on around the world for children.”
Beckham then touched upon the learning process for his children, explaining, “They make mistakes, but children are allowed to make mistakes. That is how they learn.
That is what I try to teach my kids. You sometimes have to let them make those mistakes as well.”
This comes on the heels of a particularly public family drama. Earlier on Tuesday, while at the World Economic Forum’s 56th Annual Meeting in Davos, Switzerland, David Beckham notably sidestepped a reporter’s direct question about Brooklyn’s social media posts, offering only a smile before moving on.
The controversy erupted Monday when Brooklyn Beckham, the eldest son of David and Victoria Beckham, posted a lengthy statement on Instagram detailing what he described as a “fractured relationship” with his parents. Brooklyn asserted he had “been silent for years” but felt compelled to speak out due to his parents’ alleged continued engagement with the press.
“I do not want to reconcile with my family. I’m not being controlled, I’m standing up for myself for the first time in my life,” Brooklyn wrote. He further claimed that his parents have “controlled narratives in the press” and engaged in “performative social media posts, family events and inauthentic relationships.”
Brooklyn, 26, alleged that his parents have been actively trying to “ruin” his relationship with his wife, Nicola Peltz, since before their 2022 wedding. He accused his mother, Victoria Beckham, of canceling plans to design Nicola’s wedding dress at the last minute and claimed his parents attempted to “bribe” him into signing away rights to his name.
Perhaps the most dramatic accusation involved his wedding day itself. Brooklyn alleged his mother “hijacked” his first dance with Nicola, claiming that instead of the planned romantic song, his mother danced “very inappropriately” with him on stage, leaving him feeling “uncomfortable or humiliated.” This, he said, led to the couple renewing their vows to create happier memories.
“Brand Beckham comes first,” Brooklyn alleged, suggesting his family prioritizes public promotion and endorsements above all else. A source close to the situation reportedly confirmed the “wild claims” to be true, with another insider indicating that reconciliation is “too late… for now.”
Adding another layer to the unfolding drama, David Beckham’s former assistant, Rebecca Loos, who previously claimed to have had an affair with the former soccer star, publicly supported Brooklyn’s statements on Instagram. Responding to followers, Loos wrote, “So happy he is standing up for himself and speaking publicly finally!!!!
I have felt so bad for his poor wife, knowing too well what they can be like!” She later added, “The truth always comes out.”
Representatives for David and Victoria Beckham have not yet responded to requests for comment regarding Brooklyn’s specific allegations.