Joshua Goldman
Joshua Goldman
min read · August 12, 2025 · Entertainment

Brooklyn Beckham's Family Drama: Behind the Scenes of a Vow Renewal Gone Wrong

An almost-naked Nicola posing with her mother Claudia shortly after she renewed her wedding vows

BROOKLYN BECKHAM: THE LOST SOUL OF THE FAMOUS FAMILY

The Beckhams are known for their glitz and glamour, but behind closed doors, a family drama is unfolding that will leave you speechless. The latest development in the saga of Brooklyn Beckham's estrangement from his parents and grandparents has left everyone stunned.

Nicola Peltz, Brooklyn's wife, has been flaunting her vow renewal ceremony on social media, leaving Victoria and David Beckham feeling heartbroken and concerned for their eldest son's well-being. The lavish event was held at the Peltz family estate in Westchester County, New York, with a guest list that reads like a who's who of Hollywood stars.

Brooklyn and Nicola's vow renewal ceremony - to which the Beckhams were not invited - has made Brooklyn's heartbreaking fall out with his family complete

But what's shocking is not just the extravagance of the ceremony, but the fact that Brooklyn's parents and grandparents were left in the dark about the whole thing. The Beckhams only found out about the vow renewal through a magazine article, ten days after it happened. And when they did, they were hit with a tidal wave of photos and captions from Nicola and Claudia Peltz, showcasing their happy family moment.

The question on everyone's mind is: what's behind this public display of affection? Is it just a coincidence that the vow renewal ceremony coincided with the Beckhams' 50th birthday celebrations? Or is there something more sinister at play?

According to sources close to the Beckhams, Nicola and Claudia Peltz have been orchestrating this whole thing to rub their in-laws' noses in it. "It's like they're saying, 'We're Brooklyn's new family now, and you're no longer welcome in his life,'" says a friend.

Though many have speculated that the Beckhams will be furious at being left out, I can reveal that the overriding feeling in Team Beckham is more a mixture of sadness and concern, writes Katie Hind

But what about Brooklyn himself? Is he aware of the hurt and sadness he's causing his family? Insiders claim that Nicola has complete control over him, and that he's being manipulated into cutting ties with his loved ones. "It's like he's been brainwashed," says another source. "He wouldn't do this to his family on purpose."

The Beckhams are devastated by the situation, and friends close to them have described their pain as "utter, utter devastation." They're worried about Brooklyn's well-being, not just because of the emotional toll of cutting ties with his family, but also because of the potential long-term consequences.

Nicola's Instagram posts showcasing her happy couple moments with Brooklyn have left many questioning whether she's using him for her own gain. "It's like she's trying to prove something," says a friend. "But at what cost?"

This latest show of indifference has left David and Victoria ‘deeply worried’ for Brooklyn, who is now estranged not just from his family but from his maternal and paternal grandparents and extended family too

Brooklyn's absence from his family's lives has been going on for months, but the vow renewal ceremony has brought it all into sharp focus. His parents and grandparents are heartbroken that he's choosing to ignore them, and friends close to the Beckhams have described their pain as "deeply worrying."

So, what's next for Brooklyn Beckham? Will he eventually come back to his family, or will Nicola's hold on him prove too strong? Only time will tell, but one thing is certain: this family drama has only just begun.

A HISTORY OF BROOKLYN'S FALLING OUT WITH HIS FAMILY

David and Victoria on their yacht in Tuscany. The families are said to have fallen out when Nicola snubbed Victoria’s fashion brand for her main wedding and chose to wear a dress by a rival designer, Valentino

The story of Brooklyn Beckham's estrangement from his parents and grandparents is a long and complicated one. But to understand the current situation, let's take a look at how it all began:

  • Brooklyn got married to Nicola Peltz in April 2022, but things quickly went sour between him and his family.
  • Insiders claim that Nicola snubbed Victoria Beckham's fashion brand and chose to wear a wedding dress by Valentino instead. This led to a cooling of relations between the two women.
  • Brooklyn failed to attend any of David Beckham's 50th birthday celebrations in May, including a pre-birthday bash at Cipriani restaurant in Miami and a family party at their Cotswolds home.
  • He also missed a "boys fishing trip" to the Scottish Highlands with his dad and younger brothers Romeo and Cruz.

The final straw came when Brooklyn posted photos of his vow renewal ceremony on Instagram, without even mentioning it to his parents or grandparents. The Beckhams were left feeling hurt and betrayed by their son's actions.

David, Victoria and their three other children found out about the vow renewal when they read it in American celebrity weekly People

THE VOW RENEWAL CEREMONY: A PUBLIC DISPLAY OF AFFECTION?

The vow renewal ceremony was held at the Peltz family estate in Westchester County, New York, with a guest list that reads like a who's who of Hollywood stars. Nicola wore her mother Claudia's vintage wedding dress, which she lent to her for the occasion.

But what's behind this public display of affection? Is it just a coincidence that the vow renewal ceremony coincided with the Beckhams' 50th birthday celebrations? Or is there something more sinister at play?

Brooklyn also missed a ‘boys fishing trip’ to the Scottish Highlands with David and his younger brothers Romeo and Cruz

According to sources close to the Beckhams, Nicola and Claudia Peltz have been orchestrating this whole thing to rub their in-laws' noses in it. "It's like they're saying, 'We're Brooklyn's new family now, and you're no longer welcome in his life,'" says a friend.

But what about Brooklyn himself? Is he aware of the hurt and sadness he's causing his family? Insiders claim that Nicola has complete control over him, and that he's being manipulated into cutting ties with his loved ones. "It's like he's been brainwashed," says another source. "He wouldn't do this to his family on purpose."

WHAT'S NEXT FOR BROOKLYN BECKHAM?

All the Beckhams want is to their firstborn back in the fold – something they seem to have accepted won’t be happening any time soon

So, what's next for Brooklyn Beckham? Will he eventually come back to his family, or will Nicola's hold on him prove too strong? Only time will tell, but one thing is certain: this family drama has only just begun.

The Beckhams are worried about Brooklyn's well-being, and friends close to them have described their pain as "utter, utter devastation." They're hoping that eventually, he'll come back to his family, but for now, they can only watch as the situation unfolds.

One thing is certain: this family drama has only just begun. Stay tuned for more updates on Brooklyn Beckham's estrangement from his parents and grandparents.

They believe that Nicola has Brooklyn under her control. Some have even started to refer to David and Victoria’s eldest son as the ‘hostage’