Joshua Goldman
Joshua Goldman
min read · June 21, 2025 · Entertainment

Wealth War: Brooklyn Beckham Caught in Parental Feud

This week it was revealed Nicola and Brooklyn had moved into a new £11 million five-bed home in Beverly Hills, bought by Nicola's father Nelson, pictured

The Beckham-Peltz Feud: A Tale of Two Families, Two Values, and One Very Lucrative Marriage

In a shocking turn of events, the usually harmonious union between David and Victoria Beckham, and their son Brooklyn's wife Nicola Peltz, has imploded in a spectacular display of drama, deceit, and designer handbags. At the center of this tempestuous tale is a dispute over values, money, and the very notion of what it means to be a good parent.

It all began when Brooklyn turned 15 and landed a job at a Kensington coffee shop, earning a modest £2.68 per hour - a move orchestrated by his parents to instill in him the value of hard work and a strong work ethic. Little did they know that this decision would set off a chain reaction of events that would lead to a full-blown feud with Nicola's family.

The accusation that David and Victoria are ‘mean with money’ has prompted bewilderment from them, as they have tried hard to keep their children grounded, despite their estimated joint wealth of £500 million

Fast forward to 2019, when Brooklyn met Nicola at a Halloween party in LA. The Beckhams were thrilled to meet their prospective in-laws and even hosted them at their Palm Beach mansion for Easter the following year. But as the couple's relationship deepened, so did the tensions between their families.

The Peltzes, it seems, have a very different approach to parenting. Nicola's father Nelson is a billionaire businessman who has gifted her with a trust fund that has enabled her to live a life of luxury. And Brooklyn, who has always struggled to find his own path in life, has become increasingly reliant on Nicola's financial support.

Meanwhile, the Beckhams have taken a more hands-off approach to their children's lives. David and Victoria are proud self-made millionaires who value hard work and sacrifice above all else. They've instilled these values in their children, encouraging them to stand on their own two feet rather than relying on handouts or nepotism.

David and Victoria believe Nicola controls Brooklyn and will start an argument whenever they are due to attend Beckham family events

But as Brooklyn's marriage to Nicola has become increasingly troubled, the Beckhams have found themselves at odds with their son-in-law's family. Nicola and her parents seem to believe that David and Victoria are "tight with their cash" for not providing Brooklyn and Nicola with a lavish lifestyle - complete with multi-million-pound homes and designer handbags galore.

The truth, however, is far more complex. The Beckhams have made sacrifices of their own to achieve their success, and they've always been determined to keep their children grounded and focused on their passions. Brooklyn's decision to pursue a life in the public eye has been supported by his parents, who have helped him land lucrative deals with brands like Pepe jeans.

But Nicola and her family see things differently. They believe that Brooklyn should be showered with wealth and privilege as a result of being David Beckham's son - and they're not above using social media to get their point across.

As the feud between the two families has escalated, so too have the personal attacks. The Beckhams have been accused of being "mean with money" for not providing Brooklyn and Nicola with a lavish lifestyle, while Nicola and her parents have been slammed for spoiling their daughter rotten.

At the center of it all is Brooklyn, who finds himself caught between his love for Nicola and his loyalty to his parents. It's a difficult position to be in, especially when both families are determined to "win" the battle for his affection.

As the drama continues to unfold on social media, one thing is clear: this feud has the potential to destroy more than just reputations - it could also damage relationships and even threaten the very fabric of the Beckham-Peltz family. Will they be able to find a way to reconcile their differences, or will this bitter battle continue to rage on?

Only time will tell, but one thing is certain: when it comes to the Beckhams and the Peltzes, nothing is ever as it seems.