David and Victoria Beckham’s Instagram accounts have seen a surprising change, as has that of their eldest son, Brooklyn Peltz Beckham. Brooklyn, 26, no longer follows his parents on the platform, and both David, 50, and Victoria, 51, do not follow him back. The couple also does not follow Brooklyn’s wife, Nicola Peltz Beckham, and neither David nor Victoria appears in the list of accounts that Nicola follows, sources told PEOPLE.
The Beckhams continue to follow their other two sons, Romeo Beckham and Cruz Beckham, while their youngest daughter, Harper Beckham, does not have an Instagram account. Brooklyn does not follow either of his brothers, nor do they follow him back. Nicola also does not follow Romeo or Cruz. Representatives for David, Victoria, and Brooklyn did not immediately respond to requests for comment, PEOPLE reported.
Tensions emerge around Brooklyn and Nicola’s wedding
The Instagram unfollowing comes amid a turbulent period for the family. Brooklyn and Nicola married in 2022 in a lavish Palm Beach ceremony. While it was a joyful occasion, reports suggested the event may have sparked tension between Brooklyn, Nicola, and the rest of the Beckham family.
Rumors circulated about a disagreement between Victoria and Nicola over the wedding dress, as Nicola reportedly chose not to wear one of Victoria’s designs. However, a source told PEOPLE that the story about the dress conflict was exaggerated. Another moment reportedly causing tension was when Victoria allegedly took over a planned dance at the wedding, which Brooklyn and Nicola had intended to perform. The song, performed by Marc Anthony as a gift, was meant to be a special moment for the newlyweds, PEOPLE reported.
David Beckham’s 50th Birthday highlights family rift
In May, David Beckham celebrated his 50th birthday in London with a star-studded event. Victoria, Romeo, Cruz, and Harper attended, but Brooklyn and Nicola were absent despite being invited. A source told PEOPLE that their absence was linked to Romeo’s girlfriend, Kim Turnball, who was rumored to have a past connection to Brooklyn. Both Cruz and Turnball denied any such relationship.
Social media shows family strains
The Beckham family’s disagreements have occasionally played out publicly on social media. In May, Brooklyn shared a video of himself and Nicola riding a motorcycle, captioned with a loving tribute. Hours later, Cruz posted a family photo praising David and Victoria, calling them a blessing.
Sources told PEOPLE that attempts to mend the rift have been difficult. “Every time they finally have a happy moment, it all falls apart again,” one insider said. Brooklyn’s relationship with his father has been described as complicated, with some moments feeling more like “business” than family.
Hope for reconciliation remains
Despite the current strain, the Beckham family’s ties are not considered beyond repair. David and Victoria still love and support Brooklyn, but sources told PEOPLE they are hurt and disappointed that he is not actively participating in family life.
While the Instagram unfollowing highlights ongoing tensions, insiders told PEOPLE there is hope for reconciliation. With time, the family may work through their differences and rebuild the bonds that have long kept them in the public eye.