Victoria Beckham fears her public birthday tribute to estranged son Brooklyn has driven him 'to the edge.' Last week, as Brooklyn turned 27 on March 4 amid his ongoing family rift, the former Spice Girl posted a simple Instagram message saying 'I love you so much,' despite reports he had demanded contact only through lawyers. Insiders claim this gesture, shared publicly while the family remains divided, has left Victoria anxious about provoking another outburst from her eldest boy.
The Beckhams' troubles with Brooklyn and his wife Nicola Peltz erupted publicly after their lavish 2022 wedding, simmering until boiling over this January. Brooklyn, now 27, unleashed a blistering six-page Instagram statement accusing his parents of 'performative social media posts, family events and inauthentic relationships.' He alleged 'family love is decided by how much you post on social media,' following claims he sent alegal letter limiting communication to solicitors only.
Brooklyn marked the milestone privately with Nicola, who shared cosy snaps of balloons, doughnuts and affectionate kisses on Instagram, calling it 'so special.' Meanwhile, Victoria, 51, and husband David, 50, ignored any no-contact edict by posting tributes regardless. David's read 'Happy Birthday Buster. Love you x,' paired with a childhood photo, while Victoria's was terse, just those four words of affection.
Yet silence from Brooklyn has insiders whispering that Victoria regrets the move. 'She cannot comprehend the idea that this is the new normal,' one source told Heat magazine. 'She's been putting on a brave face, but deep down it makes her sick to think they won't be able to celebrate birthdays together properly.' The fear is that her post, restrained by Beckham standards, might confirm Brooklyn's gripes about image-obsessed parents, pushing him further away.
“Happy bday Brooklyn, we love you so much” wrote Victoria Beckham on her IG story along with David. So sweet 💕He insulted & block them while distancing himself..but a parent’s love doesn’t just disappear.It’s constant. It’s unconditional & this weirdo should wake up! 🤯https://t.co/cxxyD65tvnpic.twitter.com/1OJjBVYMVt
It's a tightrope. 'Vic doesn't want to make the feud worse, but she can't just stay silent,' the insider added. 'She feels damned if she does something and damned if she doesn't – and she's scared Brooklyn could lash out again.' Younger brothers Romeo, 23, and Cruz, 21, joined in too, despite unfollowing Brooklyn online. Romeo opted for a wordless childhood pic; Cruz kept it light.
Rewind to January's Instagram tirade, and Brooklyn laid bare years of resentment. He described his upbringing as a carousel of 'performative' displays, claiming his parents prioritised brand over blood. Reports emerged of blocked accounts, with Brooklyn allegedly blocking family first, as Cruz later clarified online, and Nicola facing 'constant disrespect.' No reconciliation appears in sight; he remains 'still angry,' hunkered down with his wife.
Brooklyn Beckham has accused his parents, David and Victoria Beckham, of prioritizing branding over family and interfering in his marriage.pic.twitter.com/8yOwGnwq8T
Victoria's unease is not just about Brooklyn. With 14-year-old Harper completing the quartet, the matriarch frets over the siblings' pain. 'Not being in contact with him on his birthday was a hard one for the family – it's hard not to feel some kind of loss,' the source confided. Romeo and Cruz battle 'waves of anger and frustration,' while Harper is 'really sad,' craving unity on big days. 'It's been heartbreaking for Victoria to see the kids like this.'
Victoria Beckham’s three youngest children - Cruz, Harper and Romeo - joined their mom at Paris Fashion Week, along with dad David and Cruz’s girlfriend Jackie Apostel, amid the Beckhams’ continued rift with eldest son Brooklyn. “Thank you for always being there to support me,”…pic.twitter.com/0RAalYTfke
Source: International Business Times UK
