Brooklyn Beckham, the eldest son of football legend David Beckham and fashion designer Victoria Beckham, has reportedly blocked his parents on social media in a move that has deepened an ongoing family rift. Sources close to the 26-year-old have now shared what they describe as the heartbreaking motivation behind this decision: protecting his mental health.
The tension within the Beckham family has been building for some time, with reports pointing to strained relations that escalated after Brooklyn’s marriage to actress Nicola Peltz in 2022. However, the specific trigger for cutting digital ties appears tied to social media interactions rather than solely wedding-related issues.
Last summer, Brooklyn allegedly sent a legal letter to David and Victoria, instructing them to cease direct contact and to communicate only through lawyers. The letter also reportedly asked them to stop tagging or mentioning him in public posts online. According to insiders, this step came after repeated private requests from Brooklyn went unheeded.
Friends of Brooklyn have explained that posts from his parents—where they tagged him, shared old photos of him as a child, or engaged with his content—were taking a serious toll on his well-being. One source familiar with the situation stated that these public gestures, even if intended as affectionate or reconciliatory, were “leading to issues with his mental health.” The decision to formalize boundaries via legal means was, they claim, ultimately “to protect himself.”
Despite the letter, interactions reportedly continued in ways Brooklyn perceived as breaches. For instance, Victoria allegedly “liked” one of his Instagram posts featuring a cooking video, while David shared a nostalgic black-and-white childhood photo of Brooklyn around Christmas time. These actions, seen by Brooklyn as disregarding his requests for privacy, prompted him to block both parents on social media.
A key underlying frustration, according to those close to him, is Brooklyn’s belief that his parents continue to view and treat him as a child rather than as an independent adult. Even seemingly harmless posts—like a holiday image from his younger years—reinforced this dynamic in his eyes.
The blocking was publicly highlighted late last year when Brooklyn’s younger brother, Cruz Beckham, addressed rumors on Instagram Stories. Responding to claims that David and Victoria had unfollowed Brooklyn, Cruz clarified: “My mum and dad would never unfollow their son. Let’s get the facts right. They woke up blocked… as did I.” This suggested the action extended to siblings as well, amid a broader family divide.
Brooklyn spent the recent Christmas holidays with his wife Nicola and her family in Miami, while the rest of the Beckhams gathered without him. The rift has left many observers saddened, given the high-profile nature of the family and the public scrutiny it attracts.
While no official statements have come directly from Brooklyn himself, those speaking on his behalf emphasize that the measures were not taken lightly. The priority remains safeguarding his emotional health in the face of persistent public exposure from those closest to him. The situation underscores broader challenges faced by adult children of celebrities: navigating independence while under constant media and familial spotlight.
As the story continues to unfold, it serves as a reminder that even the most glamorous families grapple with deeply personal struggles behind closed doors.
