Family rifts are never easy — and when you’re in the spotlight, they’re even harder to hide.
The Beckham family is currently going through a very public cold war with their eldest son, Brooklyn, and his wife, Nicola Peltz.
Things have been rocky for a while, but skipping David Beckham’s 50th birthday party earlier this month really set off alarm bells.
No-Show at Dad’s Big Day
It was a major milestone — David Beckham turning 50 — but Brooklyn and Nicola were noticeably absent.
According to sources, Nicola might be at the center of the tension. Some family friends are even saying she’s been keeping Brooklyn away and stirring up drama.
It’s not the first time Nicola’s name has come up in not-so-flattering stories either.
An Old Hollywood Grudge?
Back in 2015, actress Bella Thorne gave an interview that stirred up a storm.
She mentioned a “very, very mean girl” in Hollywood — someone she avoided “at all costs.”
While she didn’t name names, internet sleuths were quick to suspect Nicola Peltz.
Bella described this mystery actress as a billionaire who made sure everyone knew it.
She said, “I don’t like her because she’s a billionaire and makes sure everyone knows that she is.”
The fact that Bella was friendly with Nicola’s brother Will but still openly disliked this “mean girl” added fuel to the fire.
Clues in the Timeline
Here’s where things get interesting: Bella was dating actor Gregg Sulkin around the same time Nicola co-starred with him in the 2014 indie film Affluenza.
That gave Bella and Nicola plenty of time to cross paths — and possibly clash.
Fans didn’t hold back either. Social media was buzzing with people convinced Nicola was the girl Bella was talking about.
Reddit threads and tweets resurfaced with stories of old beef and even rumors from Nicola’s childhood.
Whether any of it is true or just celebrity gossip, it certainly paints a picture of long-standing friction.
From Fairy Tale to Feud?
The Peltz-Beckham wedding in 2022 was a star-studded affair, but even then, whispers of drama were already in the air.
One big moment that raised eyebrows? Nicola wore a custom Versace gown instead of a design by her mother-in-law, Victoria Beckham.
Despite Nicola later denying any bad blood, and the women publicly supporting each other afterward, things never quite seemed to smooth over entirely.
Cracks Behind the Glamour
Since the wedding, the couple has kept a noticeable distance.
And the latest snub — missing David’s birthday — only deepened the divide.
While David and Victoria have tried to stay supportive, insiders say they’re heartbroken over how strained things have become with Brooklyn.
Even Brooklyn’s recent quick trip to London didn’t include a family visit.
He was just a half-mile away from his dad, who was attending the Chelsea Flower Show with King Charles and Queen Camilla, but there was no reunion.
Instead, Brooklyn headed back to his hotel with Nicola and flew out the next morning — skipping his parents’ home altogether.
Victoria’s Subtle Peace Offering
In a rare move, Victoria Beckham seemed to extend an olive branch on Instagram.
She posted a family photo with all four of her children, including Brooklyn, along with her parents.
The caption read, “We both love you all so much!” It was a gentle nudge toward reconciliation — but will it work?
David also made a gesture by including Brooklyn in a Mother’s Day tribute post to Victoria, showing a throwback family photo.
It’s clear he wants to rebuild the bond, possibly even reflecting on his own fallout with his father years ago.
So, What’s Next?
Right now, things remain uncertain.
Will the Beckhams and the Peltz-Beckhams find a way to come back together? Or is this just the beginning of a longer, deeper family rift?
One thing’s for sure — when it comes to celebrity families, what happens behind closed doors rarely stays there.