In the world of celebrity romances, public declarations of love are often met with applause.
But for Brooklyn Beckham and Nicola Peltz, their latest gushing Instagram exchange sparked backlash instead of admiration — and it’s all happening while tensions with his famous parents, David and Victoria Beckham, continue to simmer.
A Morning Ride Turns Into Online Drama
It started with what seemed like a sweet moment: Brooklyn whisked Nicola away for an early morning motorcycle ride in Los Angeles.
He posted a video of the two cruising together, calling her his “whole world” and promising, “I always choose you.”
Nicola reposted the video, responding with, “I’ve always got you baby,” adding a flaming heart emoji.
But not everyone found it romantic.
Fans Say “Grow Up” and Call Out Family Tensions
Many followers weren’t impressed. Comments quickly rolled in, with fans accusing the couple of being immature — especially given the strained relationship between Brooklyn and his parents in the UK.
One particularly pointed comment read:
“You go on about how much you loved your grandma, but you’re okay with your husband being estranged from his family? That’s going to break you two eventually.”
Others chimed in with similar messages:
“Real love doesn’t make you choose sides.”
“You only get one mum and dad — don’t push them away.”
“Life’s short. Family matters.”
Some even criticized the couple for riding the motorbike without proper safety gear, adding fuel to the already heated comment section.
The Beckham Family Tries to Mend the Rift
Back in New York City, David and Victoria Beckham seemed to make another subtle attempt at reconciliation.
The power couple attended the TIME100 Impact Dinner, showing off a family photo from Victoria’s 50th birthday — one of the last times all four of their children, including Brooklyn, were together.
While Brooklyn was there for that event, he and Nicola skipped both Victoria’s recent 51st birthday and David’s 50th earlier this month.
Meanwhile, Brooklyn’s brothers, Romeo and Cruz, shared sweet birthday messages for their parents on social media — Brooklyn, notably, stayed silent.
Public Gestures and Private Distance
Despite the distance, David appears to be trying.
For U.S. Mother’s Day, he posted a tribute to Victoria with a touching black-and-white photo of her and their children — including Brooklyn — from when daughter Harper was born.
Victoria shared a separate post featuring a bouquet from Cruz and his girlfriend, keeping things cheerful on her end.
Still, the silence from Brooklyn didn’t go unnoticed.
A Family Rift That Hits Close to Home for David
Sources close to the Beckhams say David is especially worried about how things are playing out.
The former footballer had his own rocky past with his dad, Ted, with whom he was estranged for years until a health scare in 2007 brought them back together.
They’ve been close ever since, and David reportedly fears history might be repeating itself — this time with his eldest son.
A Close Call in London, But Still Miles Apart
Adding more tension to the mix, Brooklyn recently flew into London for a fashion shoot with high-end brand Moncler.
Coincidentally, David was just a short distance away at the Chelsea Flower Show, chatting with King Charles and Queen Camilla.
Despite being in the same city, there was no father-son reunion.
Interestingly, Brooklyn didn’t even stay at the family’s luxurious Holland Park home during the visit — a sign that the emotional distance may be just as wide as the physical.
What’s Next for the Beckhams and Peltz-Beckhams?
As Brooklyn continues building his brand with Nicola by his side in Los Angeles, and the Beckhams maintain their high-profile lives in the UK, the gap between them all doesn’t seem to be narrowing.
Public declarations of love may be sweet, but as fans have pointed out — love, especially within a family, shouldn’t come with ultimatums.
Whether the Beckhams and their eldest son will truly reconcile remains to be seen, but for now, it’s clear that not even fame shields families from emotional growing pains.