The Beckham family’s Christmas card looked a little different this year. Victoria Beckham took to Instagram to share a series of cozy, festive snapshots from the family’s holiday celebrations, painting a picture of domestic bliss. However, fans were quick to note a glaring omission: her eldest son, Brooklyn Beckham, was nowhere to be seen. The curated images showed Victoria leaning on son Romeo in the kitchen, David beaming while cuddling daughter Harper, and a cheerful moment between David and Cruz. The complete absence of 26-year-old Brooklyn and his wife, actress Nicola Peltz, has added fresh fuel to long-simmering rumors of a deep family rift.
This isn’t the first public clue pointing to tension within the famously tight-knit clan. Observers marked a significant red flag when Brooklyn and Nicola were notably absent from David Beckham’s lavish 50th birthday celebration in May. The digital divide became even clearer recently when it was discovered that Brooklyn no longer follows his parents on Instagram, and they do not follow him or his wife in return. While some speculated about intentional unfollowing, younger brother Cruz Beckham clarified on his Instagram Stories, stating their parents “would never unfollow their son,” claiming they instead “woke up blocked.”
The nature of the feud remains private, though reports suggest discord may have been brewing for some time, potentially linked to Brooklyn’s marriage and his life in the United States. While the Beckhams celebrated in the UK, Brooklyn spent part of his holiday in the US, sharing Instagram Stories of himself playing tennis with friend Reilly Opelka—a stark contrast to the family-centric images from his parents’ home. The separate celebrations and social media silence speak volumes, underscoring a rift that shows no sign of healing.
For a family that has long projected an image of unshakeable unity, this public estrangement marks a poignant shift. Victoria’s photo album, intended to showcase festive family joy, ultimately highlighted who wasn’t there. As the new year approaches, the lingering question for fans is whether the Beckhams can bridge this divide, or if the split will become a permanent new chapter for one of the world’s most famous families.
