Brooklyn Beckham, the eldest son of former football star David Beckham and fashion designer Victoria Beckham, is signalling that further revelations about his upbringing may be forthcoming, after publicly accusing his parents of exerting lifelong control over him. Recent social-media activity has intensified speculation that Beckham is considering a tell-all autobiography, a move that would deepen an already public family rift.
The latest intrigue follows Beckham's recent online statement in which he said he was "standing up for myself for the first time in my life," adding that he was tired of "Brand Beckham" taking precedence over his personal happiness. He accused his parents of attempting to "endlessly ruin my relationship since my wedding, and it hasn't stopped," remarks that have reverberated through British celebrity media.
Fueling the speculation, Beckham shared an Instagram photo carousel showing himself and his wife, actress Nicola Peltz, staying at the San Ysidro Ranch in Montecito, California. The location is notable for its association with high-profile personal disclosures, having previously hosted Prince Harry during a televised interview that marked his own public break with the British royal family.
British tabloid the Daily Star reported that Beckham has been approached about a potential book deal, with discussions allegedly involving the same publishing house that released Prince Harry's memoir Spare. While no contract has been confirmed, the parallels have drawn comparisons between the Beckham dispute and the Duke of Sussex's estrangement from the royal household.
Central to the current fallout is Beckham's account of his 2022 wedding, where he described an incident involving his mother and singer Marc Anthony, a longtime family friend. Beckham wrote: "My mum hijacked my first dance with my wife, which had been planned weeks in advance to a romantic love song." He added: "In front of our 500 wedding guests, Marc Anthony called me to the stage... but instead my mum was waiting to dance with me instead. She danced very inappropriately on me in front of everyone. I've never felt more uncomfortable or humiliated in my entire life."
In the days following the statement, David Beckham posted a public message praising Marc Anthony, who is godfather to two of the Beckham children, a gesture widely interpreted as a sign of strained internal dynamics. The Beckhams have not publicly responded in detail to Brooklyn's claims.
The dispute has also drawn commentary from biographer Tom Bower, author of The House of Beckham: Money, Sex, and Power. Speaking on Good Morning Britain, Bower said: "In the end, he didn't get an education, was wheeled out for photo opportunities with 14-year-old Harper, who also isn't getting an education." He added: "Brooklyn witnessed an extraordinary marriage... it has been a business marriage more than a normal marriage and a normal home."
Bower described Brooklyn Beckham as "a victim" of the family dynamic, arguing that David and Victoria Beckham "used their children to build a brand." He also linked Brooklyn's recent comments to his life with the Peltz family, saying: "That's where I feel that Brooklyn has finally exploded because now he's living with the Peltzes... and ever since the wedding, he is seeing a different sort of life."
