Vinay Kumar
Brooklyn Beckham and Nicola Peltz are speaking up, and the words are strong. In a long message, Brooklyn says his parents, David Beckham and Victoria Beckham, tried to control his life and hurt his marriage. He says the pressure gave him deep anxiety. Now, he says he is choosing peace and standing up for himself.Brooklyn Beckham, 26, shared a six-page statement on Instagram on Monday night. He said he does not want to fix things with his family right now. He said this is the first time in his life he is speaking for himself. Brooklyn wrote that his parents care more about “Brand Beckham” than family feelings. He said being with his wife, Nicola Peltz, 31, helped him feel calm and safe after years of stress.Brooklyn also explained why he and Nicola missed big family events. These include David Beckham’s 50th birthday and public celebrations linked to his knighthood. Brooklyn said the problems started during their wedding in April 2022 and never stopped.
Brooklyn Beckham says David Beckham and Victoria Beckham tried to control his life and marriage
Brooklyn Beckham wrote that his parents “have controlled narratives in the press” for most of his life. He said family moments, social posts, and public events felt fake to him. He added that he stayed quiet for years to protect everyone. But he said stories kept appearing in the media, so he decided to speak.About his wedding, Brooklyn said his mother cancelled making Nicola’s wedding dress at the last moment. Nicola later wore a Valentino gown. Brooklyn said this caused stress and hurt. He also claimed his parents tried to push him to sign away rights to his name before the wedding. He said this would affect his future and his children.Brooklyn also shared a painful moment from the wedding day. He said singer Marc Anthony called him on stage for what was planned as his first dance with Nicola. Instead, Brooklyn said his mother was waiting and danced with him. He said he felt “uncomfortable and humiliated.” Because of this, Brooklyn and Nicola renewed their vows last year to create happy memories.He also spoke about his father’s 50th birthday. Brooklyn said he and Nicola went to London to spend time with David Beckham. He claimed their requests to meet were ignored. When David agreed, Brooklyn said Nicola was not invited. Brooklyn called this “a slap in the face.”Brooklyn ended by saying he grew up with heavy anxiety. He wrote that since stepping away from his parents, that anxiety is gone. He said he and Nicola want a quiet life with peace and privacy.The Daily Mail reported it contacted the Beckhams for comment. The outlet also said Brooklyn once asked his parents to speak to him only through lawyers. No legal action followed. Brooklyn is still in touch with both sides of his grandparents.
