What happens when one of the world’s most famously tight-knit families starts to unravel in public? For the Beckhams—long adored for their picture-perfect Instagram snaps and heartwarming family moments—the cracks have been impossible to ignore.
The latest drama? David Beckham’s star-studded 50th birthday bash in early May, where the absence of eldest son Brooklyn and his wife, Nicola Peltz, sent gossip columns into overdrive.
But this isn’t just about a missed party. Rumors of a long-simmering feud between Victoria Beckham and her daughter-in-law Nicola have been swirling for years. New reports suggest that Brooklyn and his brother Romeo might be at odds over an ex-girlfriend. The family’s private tensions have spilled into a full-blown public spectacle.
So, let’s break down the messy, emotional, and very human story of the Beckham family feud chronologically.
A Complete Timeline of Beckham Family Feud
The Beckhams have long been known as football’s golden family. The cracks in the picture-perfect family first appeared during Brooklyn and Nicola’s extravagant Palm Beach wedding.
April 2022: The Brooklyn-Nicola Wedding That Started it All
Brooklyn Beckham and Nicola Peltz tied the knot in a lavish $3 million ceremony at her family’s Palm Beach estate, valued at approximately 102 million USD. Daughter of billionaire Nelson Peltz, the Peltz family assets are valued at 1.6 billion USD. They are considerably richer than the Beckhams, with a net worth of around $500 million.
Here’s how the feud unfolded
- Dress Drama – Early reports suggested that the 30-year-old actress would wear a Victoria Beckham-designed gown. Instead, she chose Valentino and Brooklyn dressed in custom Dior, while Victoria wore her own brand to the wedding.
- Seating Snub – As per British custom, both families share the top table with the bride and groom at the wedding. However, only the Peltz clan sat with the newlyweds, whereas David and Victoria were assigned a new table. At the time, a guest told Daily Mail, “It really felt as if the Beckhams were not at the forefront.”
- Awkward Reception Moments – The reception added more fuel to the fire when family friend Marc Anthony’s speech focused on praising Victoria rather than the bride and groom. There were also whispers that Victoria stole Nicola’s moment by dancing with Brooklyn to what was supposed to be the couple’s first dance song.
June 2022: Honeymoon Divide
The newlyweds’ honeymoon was also a point of contention. The couple toured many European cities for their honeymoon, with the Peltz family accompanying them. The Beckhams did not join them even though they were vacationing in Croatia around that same time.
June 2022: The “New Mrs. Beckham” Jab
Nicola’s Tatler cover dubbed her the “new Mrs. Beckham,” a title many saw as a dig at Victoria. The distance between the families grew wider as Nicola seemingly criticized her parents-in-law in the interview for “enormous pressure” on Brooklyn in his career.
July 2022: The “Peltz” Tattoo
A few months after the lavish wedding, Brooklyn tattooed “Peltz” across his chest. His wife gushed about the tattoo on her IG story, saying, “I’m happy you are part of the Peltz family.”
August 2022: Nicola and Brooklyn Address Feud Rumors
In an interview with Variety, Nicola and Brooklyn refuted claims of discord and discussed the dress drama. She shared,
I was going to and I really wanted to, and then a few months down the line, she realized that her atelier couldn’t do it, so then I had to pick another dress.
The actress and director denied media reports, saying
They’re always going to try and put people down. But everyone gets along, which is good.
September 2022: Nicola Left the Wedding Reception Crying
In a detailed interview with the Daily Mail, a source confirmed that Nicola was never going to wear a dress designed by Victoria. Also, she was furious after Marc Anthony’s wedding speech, which focused solely on the “Spice Girls” actress.
She stormed off in the middle of her wedding reception with [sister] Brittany and her mom and was crying her eyes out.
September 2022: The Big Family Gathering at Victoria’s Fashion Show
Three months after the wedding drama, Nicola and Brooklyn made a surprise appearance at her mother-in-law’s Paris Fashion Week show and posed for family photos. However, eagle-eyed fans noticed Nicola’s Instagram told a different story – while she posted numerous Fashion Week snaps, Victoria’s show was conspicuously absent from her feed.
October 2022: Nicola Peltz Continued to Deny Rift Rumors
While talking to The Times, the “Lola” actor vehemently denied the rift allegations and blamed the media for making up such rumors. She claimed she’d “really, really wanted” to wear Victoria’s dress, but plans fell through when communication broke down. To Grazia US, she elaborated that Victoria’s team ultimately said the dress “couldn’t be done at the atelier.”
January 2023: Victoria Beckham Wished Nicola a Birthday
It appeared Victoria extended an olive branch on Nicola’s 28th birthday. She posted a casual photo of them together with a heartfelt caption: “Happy Birthday @NicolaAnnePeltzBeckham 💗 Hope you have a lovely day!!! X.”
February 2024: Victoria Cheered on Nicolar at “Lola” LA Premier
In a show of support, Victoria attended the LA premiere of Nicola’s directorial debut “Lola.” Paparazzi captured them looking chummy. While they dispelled discord rumors, it only lasted for a while.
January 2025: Romeo’s Romance with Kim Turnbull Ignited Rumors of Sibling Rivalry
Just as things seemed calm, Romeo went Instagram-official with DJ Kim Turnbull – Brooklyn’s rumored ex-flame from their teen years. TMZ reported that Brooklyn and Nicola were questioning Kim’s “motives,” which created an awkward love triangle.
March 2025: Fashion Show Absence
At Victoria Beckham’s AW25 fashion show, the usual family front-row presence shifted noticeably. Brooklyn and Nicola did not attend, while Romeo appeared with his new girlfriend, Kim Turnbull, alongside Cruz and his partner, Jackie Apostel. More recently, Victoria referenced Kim and Jackie as her new “muses” – a term she had never used for Nicola.
April 2025: Nicola Peltz and Brooklyn Beckham Chose Coachella over Victoria’s Birthday Bash
Several events in April highlighted ongoing family tensions. The Beckhams made no public acknowledgment of Brooklyn and Nicola’s third wedding anniversary, though the Peltz family sent flowers. When Victoria celebrated her 51st birthday, the couple attended Coachella instead. Meanwhile, Romeo, Cruz, and David posted birthday messages to Victoria on social media, while Brooklyn and Nicola remained silent on the matter. On the other hand, none of the Beckham family members wished them on their 3rd wedding anniversary, which was on April 9.
May 2025: Nicola and Brooklyn Skipped David Beckham’s Birthday Despite being in the UK
David Beckham’s 50th birthday celebrations spanned a week of various activities, but Brooklyn and Nicola were absent. Reports indicated they had proposed separate celebrations that were declined. Despite being in the UK, they did not attend any of the events, which included black-tie dinners, fishing trips, and private jet getaways.
A reliable source told TMZ that Nicola called her parents-in-law “toxic and narcissistic”. In addition, Hello Magazine exclusively reported that Nicola was angry when Victoria advised them to have babies as she was a “young mum.”
The final nail came on Mother’s Day when Nicola shared a tribute mentioning her mother and grandmother, but not Victoria.
With the recent series of events, Beckham’s carefully curated image of a perfect family crumbles.
