The Beckham family's much-publicised rift has taken a dramatic and very public new turn, with Brooklyn Beckham reportedly blocking his entire immediate family on Instagram just days before Christmas.
Cruz Beckham Confirms 'Upsetting' Social Media Block
Cruz Beckham, 20, broke his silence on the situation, branding rumours that his parents unfollowed Brooklyn first as "NOT TRUE". In a social media post, the musician shared a screenshot of an article and set the record straight. "My mum and dad would never unfollow their son... Let's get the facts right. They woke up blocked... as did I," he wrote, confirming the shocking move by his 26-year-old brother.
The blocklist is said to include his father David, 50, mother Victoria, 51, and siblings Romeo, 23, Cruz, 20, and Harper, 14. The action is believed to have been sparked by a seemingly innocent gesture from Victoria, who liked a cooking video Brooklyn had posted of himself making beer-brined chicken.
A Family Fracture Deepens Ahead of Christmas
An insider told The US Sun the family were "understandably heartbroken" by the sudden block, which came "out of the blue" in the festive period when families traditionally unite. The source revealed the estrangement runs deep, also affecting Brooklyn's grandparents and his younger sister Harper, who is said to really miss her big brother and his wife, Nicola Peltz.
Further insider comments suggest Victoria is "starting to give up hope" and now only wishes for Brooklyn to call his grandparents over Christmas, having given up on him contacting her directly. The feud has seen Brooklyn and Nicola miss multiple key family events in 2025, including Victoria's 51st birthday in April, David's 50th in May, and the football legend's knighthood ceremony in November.
Public Gestures and Private Rifts
Prior to the blocking, David Beckham appeared to extend an olive branch to his eldest son. He posted a heartfelt throwback photo from when he won the MLS Cup Final, featuring a young Brooklyn alongside his brothers. He juxtaposed this with a recent photo of the same trophy, notably without Brooklyn present, captioned: "License to cry."
Despite the very public nature of the Instagram block, a source claimed Brooklyn desires the rift to be "fixed in private and not played out on social media". However, his recent actions have undoubtedly amplified the drama. Brooklyn previously addressed family tension in September, telling the Daily Mail he and his wife "just keep our heads down and work" amidst the noise.
As Christmas approaches, the Beckham family faces a holiday season marked by a significant digital silence from their firstborn, leaving fans and observers wondering if reconciliation is possible in the new year.
