Romeo and Cruz Beckham mocked their sister-in-law Nicola Peltz, fueling rumors of a family feud between her and Brooklyn on one side, and the rest of the Beckhams on the other.
People began to suspect tension among the Beckhams when Brooklyn, David and Victoria's eldest son, skipped all of his father's 50th birthday celebrations.
The former footballer turned 50 on May 2, and celebrations started in March in Miami, before continuing in London and France.
Highlights
- Romeo and Cruz, the youngest Beckham sons, have taken a public dig at their sister-in-law, Nicola Peltz.
- This comes after the actress allegedly described her in-laws as “narcissistic” and “toxic.”
- The brothers mocked Nicola, who is dating their older brother Brooklyn, after she complimented Romeo’s ex on Instagram.
David, Victoria, Romeo, Cruz, Harper, and the brothers' girlfriends were in attendance, but Brooklyn and Nicola were notably absent.
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A source told People that David invited Brooklyn and Nicola to his star-studded party, and he and Victoria are "hurt and disappointed" that his son is "now playing no part in family life."
A recent social media exchange between Romeo and Cruz suggests that Nicola might be contributing to the family tensions.
The 30-year-old actress remains close friends with British model Mia Regan, who was in an on-and-off relationship with Romeo for five years.
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Nicola complimented Mia in one of her Instagram photos, commenting on April 5, "So beautiful mia 🩷✨."
Two days later, Cruz commented on one of Romeo's Instagram posts, which included photos with his current girlfriend, Kim Turnbull, "So beautiful Romeo ✨🩷"
To make it clear that it wasn't a coincidence, Romeo replied, "😂😂"
David and Victoria Beckham are said to be "hurt and disappointed" by their oldest son, Brooklyn, not attending any of his father's 50th birthday parties
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David and Victoria Beckham are said to be "deeply sad" about the rift that has emerged between them and Nicola, as per The Mirror.
Friends close to the couple say they have backed Nicola "at every opportunity" and that there was "no anger but just a deep sense of sorrow about how things have turned out."
Victoria attended Nicola's premiere of Lola last year and later wrote on Instagram, "We could not be more proud of you. Congratulations on your incredible film……kisses." In another post, she said, "We're so proud of you and all your hard work."
Despite this, she and Brooklyn allegedly "didn't even call to say happy birthday," a source told The Sun. "David and Victoria are utterly heartbroken by the breakdown of communication."
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The Daily Mail cited sources claiming that Nicola doesn't want Brooklyn to spend time with his family and has been "controlling" him since their wedding, an attitude Cruz and Romeo "have had enough" of.
There have also been reports that the tension stems from Romeo's relationship with Kim, whom Brooklyn allegedly dated briefly in 2016.
In an Instagram comment, Cruz Beckham denied that Brooklyn and Kim ever dated.
Before dating Kim Turnbull, Romeo was in a relationship with British model Mia Regan, who remains friends with Nicola
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As per TMZ, Brooklyn and Nicola questioned whether Kim had the right intentions in dating Romeo, and Brooklyn did not approve of his younger brother's relationship.
Sources close to the family have suggested Nicola is "using" the Kim narrative to hide her negative relationship with her in-laws and that Romeo is "furious" at the "weird" idea that he would date one of his brother's exes.
“None of this is true. It really upsets Romeo and his parents because Kim is seemingly being used by Nicola as a reason to start the rift.
“Romeo is furious at the suggestion that he would bring an ex-girlfriend of Brooklyn into the family when there never was any romance.”
After Nicola complimented her friend (and brother-in-law's ex), Cruz and Romeo mocked the actress on Instagram
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Tensions escalated when Nicola allegedly labeled David and Victoria "toxic" and "narcissistic."
The Bates Motel alum doesn't appreciate how David "verbally berate[s]" his 26-year-old son on the phone and "scream[s] at Brooklyn for an hour."
The young couple has reportedly "made themselves available for months and months to discuss all of the ongoing drama," but are "devastated" that David and Victoria won't accept Nicola, who "always talks back to them and stands up for Brooklyn."
Cruz and Romeo "have had enough" of Nicola "controlling" Brooklyn, sources claim
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Brooklyn began dating Nicola in 2019, with the pair tying the knot the following year in Florida.
At the time of the nuptials, there were rumors that the bride was feuding with Victoria over her and Brooklyn's first dance. It's claimed the newlyweds had to change their original choice for their first dance song after Posh Spice "stole" it for her mother-son dance.
Brooklyn later denied the alleged rift in a 2022 Variety interview, claiming "everyone gets along, which is good."
Brooklyn and Nicola have been dating since 2019
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David and Victoria are reportedly hopeful that their strained relationship with their son is only temporary.
"They love and are always there for him," an insider told People, adding, "The relationship is definitely not beyond repair."
One of the people to speak out in defense of the former Spice Girl and Manchester United player is Brooklyn's ex, Lexi Wood.
The model said the Beckhams are a "close" and "beautiful family" and praised David and Victoria for how they raised their four children.
People had no doubts that Cruz and Romeo's comments indirectly referred to Nicola
