The ongoing and increasingly public family rift between David and Victoria Beckham and their son, Brooklyn, has taken a visible turn. Brooklyn, 26, appears to have covered up several tattoos dedicated to his siblings – Romeo, Cruz and Harper – and his father, David, amidst accusations of familial discord.
The alterations to Brooklyn’s extensive tattoo collection were first noted on , during an outing with his wife, Nicola Peltz Beckham. Previously, Brooklyn had the names of his siblings inked across his fingers. Those names have now been obscured by a black-and-white cloudy design spanning his hand, according to reports. Notably, tattoos honoring Peltz remain untouched.
The changes extend beyond his siblings. A tattoo of an anchor with the word “DAD” prominently displayed has also been altered, now appearing to be covered with imagery resembling a starfish and two life preservers. This physical distancing follows a series of pointed statements made by Brooklyn on social media in , where he accused his parents of fostering a damaging narrative about his marriage and prioritizing “public promotion and endorsements above all else.”
Brooklyn’s Instagram stories, reported by multiple outlets, alleged that his brothers were “sent to attack me on social media, before they ultimately blocked me out of nowhere.” He further claimed that his parents’ focus on “Brand Beckham” meant that “family ‘love’ is decided by how much you post on social media, or how quickly you drop everything to show up and pose for a family photo opp.”
The situation has unfolded against a backdrop of speculation regarding tensions between Brooklyn and his family following his marriage to Nicola Peltz in . While the specifics remain largely private, the public nature of Brooklyn’s accusations and the subsequent tattoo alterations signal a deepening divide.
The removal of the tattoos isn’t happening in a vacuum. Just prior to the discovery of the altered ink, Brooklyn was photographed wearing a T-shirt emblazoned with the Ford logo and the slogan “Good Brothers,” a move widely interpreted as a pointed message to Romeo and Cruz. This followed a TikTok video posted by Cruz and Romeo, which appeared to mock Brooklyn, though the video has since been deleted.
Despite the visible signs of strain, some observers are hopeful for reconciliation. Comments on Cruz Beckham’s recent social media posts, including an announcement of his first tour with his band The Breakers, have included messages of support and calls for the family to mend fences. One commenter wrote, “Remember no one can control or change the fact that you were born brothers, are brothers and will always be brothers.”
The Beckham family has long been a fixture in the global entertainment landscape, building a brand synonymous with fashion, sports, and celebrity culture. David Beckham’s career as a professional footballer propelled the family to international fame, while Victoria Beckham established herself as a fashion designer and pop star. The carefully cultivated image of a close-knit family has been a key component of their brand, making the current public dispute all the more striking.
The implications of this family feud extend beyond personal relationships. The “Brand Beckham” that Brooklyn referenced in his social media posts represents a significant commercial enterprise. Any prolonged or irreparable rift could potentially impact the family’s collective business interests and public image. The situation raises questions about the pressures of maintaining a public persona and the challenges of navigating family dynamics within a high-profile environment.
As of , neither David nor Victoria Beckham have publicly addressed Brooklyn’s accusations or the alterations to his tattoos. Representatives for Brooklyn Beckham have not responded to requests for comment. The situation remains fluid, and it remains to be seen whether the family will attempt to reconcile or if this marks a permanent fracture in their relationship.
