David Beckham has spoken broadly about parenting and social media after his son Brooklyn issued dramatic public statements about an alleged family rift involving Victoria Beckham and his wife, Nicola Peltz Beckham.
The former footballer did not address Brooklyn‘s remarks directly, but his comments came within hours of the Instagram posts, which reignited speculation about long-standing tensions within the high-profile Beckham family.
Brooklyn Peltz Beckham broke his silence after months of rumours, saying he felt forced to speak publicly about his relationship with his parents and their reported involvement in media coverage about him and his wife.
“Unfortunately, my parents and their team have continued to go to the press,” Brooklyn said. “Leaving me with no choice but to speak for myself and tell the truth about only some of the lies that have been printed.
“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.”
He said he had tried to keep matters private but believed the situation had escalated beyond repair, adding that public narratives about his marriage had caused ongoing strain and distress.
“Recently, I have seen with my own eyes the lengths that they’ll go through to place countless lies in the media,” Brooklyn continued. “Mostly at the expense of innocent people, to preserve their own facade.
“But I believe the truth always comes out.”
Much of Brooklyn‘s message focused on his wife, Nicola, an American actress and daughter of billionaire Nelson Peltz, whom he said had been repeatedly disrespected despite efforts to unite the family.
He alleged his parents attempted to undermine their wedding, claiming Victoria Beckham withdrew from designing Nicola‘s dress shortly before the ceremony, forcing last-minute changes and fuelling speculation of conflict.
Reports at the time suggested Nicola declined to wear a Beckham design, though she later told the Times that the atelier could not complete the dress in time, firmly denying any feud.
David speaks about Brooklyn’s dramatic post for the first time
Sir David appeared at the World Economic Forum in Davos on Tuesday, January 20 where he discussed sport, business, and the impact of social media during a panel attended by global executives.
“I have always spoken about social media and the power of social media…,” David said. “For the good and for the bad.
“What kids can access these days, it can be dangerous. But what I have found personally, especially with my kids as well, use it for the right reasons.”
The former global soccer star said those lessons had shaped how he guided his own children, stressing education rather than restriction when it came to navigating online spaces.
The ex-England captain concluded with remarks that many interpreted as a subtle reference to Brooklyn‘s situation and the learning process that comes with growing up.
“They make mistakes,” David concluded. “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.”
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