The Beckham-Peltz Drama Started Long Before the Wedding, According to Sources

Cruz Beckham, Victoria Beckham and Nicola and Brooklyn Peltz-Beckham attend the premiere of 'Lola'
(Image credit: Getty Images)

The fallout between the Beckhams and the Peltz-Beckhams continues to make headlines, with Victoria and David's eldest son Brooklyn and his wife Nicola reported to have become estranged from the family.

This is something that Brooklyn, 26, confirmed last week, announcing that he does "not want to reconcile" with the Beckhams in an explosive viral statement.

"I'm not being controlled, I'm standing up for myself for the first time in my life," Brooklyn penned to Instagram, making multiple accusations about his A-list parents.

These particularly focused on the couple's 2022 wedding, accusing Victoria Beckham of cancelling making Nicola Peltz's wedding dress "in the eleventh hour" and "hijacking" their first dance, alleging that his parents had been "trying endlessly to ruin [his] relationship".

"I've never felt more uncomfortable or humiliated in my entire life," his statement continued. "We wanted to renew our vows so we could create new memories of our wedding day that bring us joy and happiness, not anxiety and embarrassment."

However, according to Page Six, the Beckham-Peltz fracture started "long before the wedding", with sources speaking out about the "non-stop petty drama" ahead of the Florida nuptials.

"They can’t stand each other and don’t talk," a source alleged of Victoria Beckham and Nicola Peltz, via the outlet, reporting that "the build-up to the wedding was horrendous."

The source went on to allege that Peltz didn't want her mother-in-law "to be any part of the planning".

"She wouldn’t clue Victoria in on anything," the source reported. "Communication was minimal."

"The narrative that my wife controls me is completely backwards," Brooklyn's bombshell statement concluded. "I have been controlled by my parents for most of my life.

"I grew up with overwhelming anxiety," he added. "For the first time in my life, since stepping away from my family, that anxiety has disappeared. I wake up every morning grateful for the life I chose, and have found peace and relief.

"My wife and I do not want a life shaped by image, press, or manipulation. All we want peace, privacy and happiness for us and our future family."

The Beckham family has not commented directly on the statement.

We will continue to update this report.

Jenny Proudfoot
Contributing Features Editor

Jenny Proudfoot is an award-winning journalist, specialising in lifestyle, culture, entertainment, international development and politics. After working at Marie Claire UK for seven years - rising from intern to Features Editor - she is now a freelance contributor to the News and Features section.

In 2021, Jenny was named as a winner on the PPA's '30 under 30' list, and was also listed as a rising star in journalism.