The long-rumored rift within the Beckham family has taken a definitive digital turn, with Cruz Beckham confirming that his older brother, Brooklyn Peltz Beckham, has blocked his parents and siblings on social media.
The clarification came Sunday morning after reports circulated suggesting David and Victoria Beckham had unfollowed their eldest son on Instagram. Cruz, 20, took to his own Instagram Stories to correct the narrative, offering a rare direct comment on the family’s private dynamics.
“They Woke Up Blocked”
In a direct response to a news report claiming the football legend and fashion designer had cut digital ties with their son, Cruz wrote, “NOT TRUE. My mum and dad would never unfollow their son… Let’s get the facts right. They woke up blocked… as did I.”
This statement provides the first concrete confirmation from a family member that the distance between Brooklyn, 26, and the rest of the clan has escalated to a deliberate severance of communication. By blocking their accounts, Brooklyn has effectively removed them from his follower list and prevented them from viewing his content, a move often interpreted in the digital age as a sign of serious personal estrangement.
Context of the Feud
Speculation regarding a fallout has followed the family since Brooklyn’s April 2022 wedding to heiress and actress Nicola Peltz. Early reports suggested friction between Nicola and Victoria Beckham, allegedly stemming from a disagreement over Nicola’s wedding dress. While both parties have occasionally downplayed these rumors in interviews, the family’s public interactions have told a different story.
The digital blockade follows a noticeable pattern of physical absence. Brooklyn and Nicola were absent from David Beckham’s 50th birthday celebrations in London earlier this year, and reports indicate they have spent major holidays apart from the Beckham family.
Impact and Community Reaction
For fans who have followed the Beckhams for decades, seeing the tight-knit “Brand Beckham” unit fracture is a jarring shift. The family has long been celebrated for their close relationship and unwavering public support of one another.
Sources close to the family have previously described the situation as “heartbreaking” for David and Victoria, who reportedly view the social media silence as a significant barrier to reconciliation. With the holidays approaching, this latest development suggests a reunion is unlikely in the immediate future.
Summary:
Cruz Beckham has publicly denied that his parents, David and Victoria, unfollowed their son Brooklyn, revealing instead that Brooklyn blocked them on Instagram. The statement marks a significant escalation in the alleged feud between the eldest Beckham son and his family. This digital separation follows months of missed family events and speculation regarding tensions involving Brooklyn’s wife, Nicola Peltz.