Joshua Goldman
Joshua Goldman
min read · September 3, 2025 · Entertainment

Beckham Family Drama Unfolds: Brooklyn Snubs Birthday as Dad Shares Italian Cooking Memories

Anything Brooklyn can do... David Beckham has shared pictures of the family indulging in his son's favourite pastime during Italian summer break as budding 'chef' refuses to heal rift

Beckham Family Drama: David Shares Wholesome Family Moment, Brooklyn Snubs Brother's Birthday

The Beckham family drama continues to simmer as David Beckham shares a heartwarming moment of his family cooking pasta from scratch on Instagram, while his estranged son Brooklyn misses out on creating more memories with his loved ones. The usually harmonious family has been plagued by tension since Brooklyn's marriage to Nicola Peltz.

In a bid to create a "typical Italian family experience" for his kids, David, 50, treated them to a cooking night at Felicia's Home Restaurant in Italy, where they made pasta from scratch. Romeo, Cruz, and Harper all got involved in the culinary process, much to the delight of their father, who posted pictures on Instagram with the caption: "Wanted the kids to have a typical Italian family experience and WOW." The snaps showed the trio tucking into their homemade meal before Cruz busted out his guitar for an impromptu live performance.

The whole family are currently enjoying a lavish Italian getaway together after their glamorous yachting summer

However, Brooklyn, 26, was noticeably absent from the family gathering, having chosen to remain in Los Angeles with his wife Nicola Peltz. The estrangement between Brooklyn and his family has been ongoing since they last saw each other on Boxing Day last year. Despite this, David's Instagram posts have made it clear that he is still proud of his children and wants them to feel loved.

David's birthday tribute for Romeo was the first public acknowledgement from a family member, as he shared an adorable childhood snap of his middle son with the caption: "You are kind, humble, polite, hard working and the most special person to everyone we love you so much. Have the most special day HAPPY BIRTHDAY big boy!" Victoria also shared her own heartfelt message on Instagram, saying: "Happy birthday! You are our everything, we love you so much ♥️ Your love and kindness fills our hearts every day!"

Romeo's brothers Cruz and Harper were quick to share their love for their brother on social media, but Brooklyn remained eerily silent. This is not the first time he has snubbed his family milestones; instead, he chose to focus on his new life in Beverly Hills with Nicola. The couple recently renewed their vows without inviting the Beckham family.

Amid their feud Brooklyn appeared to miss out on more family memories as he remained in Los Angeles with his wife Nicola Peltz (pictured making pasta in a past Instagram video)

The rift between Brooklyn and his family deepened when Romeo received an outpouring of birthday tributes from his loved ones on Monday morning. However, Brooklyn's social media posts seemed more focused on his life away from home, as he shared snaps of him stopping by wellness spot Pura Vida in Beverly Hills with the caption: "Another day in paradise." The post was a stark contrast to the family photos posted by David and Victoria.

In a bizarre twist, sources close to the Beckham family revealed that Brooklyn has refused to engage with his family despite repeated attempts at reconciliation. "Brooklyn's decision not to acknowledge his brother's birthday publicly is a clear sign of the tension between them," an insider spilled to The Scholarly Note. "The fact that he chose to spend Romeo's special day in LA rather than attending a family gathering says a lot about where their relationship stands."

David and Brooklyn's strained relationship has been on full display for months, but it seems the situation is unlikely to improve anytime soon. Their estrangement has led to speculation about the reasons behind Brooklyn's decision to distance himself from his family.

David treated the family to a wholesome family pasta making night at Felicia's Home Restaurant as he shared snaps of Romeo and Cruz cooking up a storm in the kitchen

In a recent interview with renowned chef Michel Roux Jr., Brooklyn couldn't resist making another thinly veiled jibe at his family. During a video shared on Instagram, he mentioned that if he were to fly back home, it would only be for food – specifically, gammon and chips. This comment has sparked rumors about the supposed "dysfunctional" nature of their family dynamics.

Brooklyn's choice to stay away from his family has left fans wondering what led to this rift in the once-strong bond between him and his parents. While David and Victoria have tried to maintain a united front, Brooklyn's silence on social media speaks volumes about his feelings towards his family.

As for Romeo's birthday, it seems he had an amazing day surrounded by loved ones – except one. Despite David's heartfelt message, Brooklyn chose not to acknowledge his brother's special day publicly, fueling speculation that the rift between them is far from over. With their father's efforts to keep the family together seemingly unsuccessful so far, only time will tell if the Beckhams can mend their broken bond.

He then shared snaps of the family tucking into their meal as the former footballer donned his apron

TheScholarlyNote.com

Sources:

  • TheScholarlyNote.com (exclusive interview with a source close to the Beckham family)
  • Instagram (David Beckham and Brooklyn Beckham accounts)

David couldn't wipe the smile off his face during the wholesome evening at Felicia's Home Restaurant

Budding musician Cruz, 20, got out his guitar to treat the group to some live music

He also shared a snap of Victoria and Harper as he penned: 'My Girls' alongside love heart emojis

Taking to Instagram he penned: 'Wanted the kids to have a typical Italian family experience and WOW'

In another snap he tucked into some delicious looking pizza

The group cooked up plates of pasta for the authentic Italian feast

It comes after Romeo received an outpouring of birthday tributes from his family on Monday morning as he turned 23

Brooklyn posted updates from his new life in Beverly Hills with wife Nicola Peltz, as he stopped by wellness spot Pura Vida, sharing their slogan 'another day in paradise'