Brooklyn Beckham's Family Feud Reportedly Dates Back To His Wedding First Dance

By Afouda Bamidele on May 29, 2025 at 7:30 PM EDT

A photo collage of Victoria with David Beckham and Brooklyn Beckham with Nicola Peltz
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Did the widespread rumors of a rift between Brooklyn Beckham's family and his wife stem from his mother's insensitive actions? New sources certainly believe Victoria Beckham is to blame.

The former singer-turned-fashion designer has been plagued by claims of a monster-in-law following the union of her oldest son with billionaire Nelson Peltz's daughter, Nicola Peltz. Many alleged she ruined the couple's 2022 wedding, with more people shedding light on what transpired at the ceremony.

The recent claims against Victoria Beckham come on the heels of Brooklyn Beckham's efforts to stand by his wife despite fanning the flames. He has done little to nothing to fend off these unsavory rumors about his family, while insiders claim Nicola Peltz has him dancing to her tune like a puppet.

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Victoria Beckham Allegedly Stole Brooklyn Beckham's First Dance With Nicola Peltz

Brooklyn Beckham, Nicola Peltz and Victoria Beckham leaving their hotel during Paris Fashion Week
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According to a source, the presumed tensions between Victoria and Nicola began in 2022. They claimed Marc Anthony, a friend of Brooklyn's parents, offered to perform as his wedding gift to the couple. The newlyweds planned to have their first dance to his music, but their moment in the spotlight was hijacked.

"Before the song began, Marc Anthony asked Brooklyn to come to the stage, and then announced, 'The most beautiful woman in the room tonight, come on up...Victoria Beckham!'" the source recalled.

They claimed the incident left a bitter taste in Nicola's mouth as she could not understand why her mother-in-law would ruin her big night. A second source echoed similar sentiments about the event, telling PEOPLE:

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"It was such a jaw-dropping moment that it left the whole room in absolute shock — you could hear a pin drop…It wasn't appropriate."

They claimed Nicola could not handle Victoria's betrayal and ran out of the room crying.

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The Billionaire Heiress Believed The Spice Girls Alum Planned The Incident

Nicola Peltz is waves as leaving the Kelly Clarkson show in New York City on Feb 07, 2024
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The second insider weighed in on Nicola's thoughts about Victoria's actions, claiming she believed her mother-in-law had intentionally hijacked her first dance with Brooklyn. "Nicola felt like Victoria did this on purpose," they claimed, adding:

"She knew it was a pre-planned romantic dance meant for Brooklyn and Nicola. What she couldn't understand was why."

The allegations against Victoria continued, with another source claiming her behavior at the 2022 wedding was only the beginning. They explained that Brooklyn and Nicola have been walking on eggshells around the Beckhams, noting their efforts to reconcile with the family never last.

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"Brooklyn feels torn. It's his family and blood, but he's always had a complicated relationship with his dad. A lot of their relationship has felt like' business,'" the insider added. Despite their claims, the oldest of the Beckhams' wards seemed quite content choosing his wife over his family.

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Brooklyn Declares His Undying Loyalty To His Wife

Brooklyn Beckham and Nicola Peltz arriving at their hotel during Paris Fashion Week
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Brooklyn fanned the feud flames with a recent social media post, where he was captured riding a motorcycle with his wife. The Blast covered the story, reporting that he implied he would always side with Nicola irrespective of his family's alleged issues with her.

The media personality described Nicola as his "whole world" and "the most amazing person" he knows before declaring his eternal love for her. Brooklyn claimed he would "always choose" his wife, writing: "Me and you forever baby."

Naturally, his words sparked concerns about the speculated tensions between his family and Nicola. An insider shared the Beckhams' reaction to the post, alleging they believed Brooklyn was a "hostage" in his marriage.

They claimed his loved ones feared Nicola was oppressing him, stressing that Brooklyn was not the type to post videos like that, given his low-key personality. On that note, they suspected his wife was pulling the strings behind the scenes.

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The Couple Is Allegedly Keeping Their Distance From The Beckhams

Brooklyn Peltz Beckham and Nicola Peltz Beckham
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The video wasn't the only reason the Beckhams allegedly suspected their son was being controlled by his wife. A source claimed Brooklyn had become estranged from his family because of his desire to build a life with Nicola away from his parents' shadows.

To achieve the future he envisioned, Brooklyn and Nicola skipped several of his parents' functions. The couple's absences included David Beckham's 50th birthday bash, an idyllic trip to France, and a meal at Notting Hill restaurant.

Brooklyn also missed a "boys fishing trip" to the Scottish Highlands with his father and younger brothers Romeo and Cruz. Besides his parents, the media personality's strained family ties extended to his siblings, with reports claiming he barely spent time with them.

Victoria Beckham To Launch Documentary Amid Tensions With Brooklyn Beckham & Nicola Peltz

Victoria Beckham and David Beckham steps out holding hands as heading to dinner in New York City on Friday Oct 14, 2022
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The speculated drama between the Beckhams and Nicola did not stop Victoria from claiming her money bag. EVOKE recently reported that the successful debut of her husband's documentary has earned her an upcoming project with Netflix.

Not much has been revealed about the documentary; however, Victoria confirmed the news by crediting David for the show. She claimed the former football player inspired her to launch her own documentary, noting she initially believed no one would be interested.

The former Spice Girls member noted that a good portion of her life and career has been shaped by her days as a singer. However, there was more to her story that fans hadn't witnessed but would get to see once her documentary was released.

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Will Victoria Beckham's upcoming documentary cover her controversial relationship with Brooklyn Beckham and Nicola Peltz?

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