When families face tension, even the closest friendships can get tested.
That’s exactly what’s happening with the Beckhams right now—and their longtime friend Sir Elton John and his husband David Furnish have made it clear whose side they’re on.
Despite knowing David and Victoria Beckham for more than three decades, Elton has openly shown support for their son Brooklyn and his wife Nicola Peltz in the ongoing family feud.
Brooklyn’s Sweet Anniversary Post Sparks Support — But Not From His Parents
On Monday, Brooklyn marked five years since he proposed to Nicola with a heartfelt post, calling their decision to marry “the best decision ever.”
While his parents stayed quiet on social media, Elton didn’t hold back.
He commented warmly, tagging Brooklyn and Nicola, “Happy Anniversary to the sweetest, most loving couple.”
David Furnish also shared a tender message, wishing “Happy Anniversary to the gorgeous couple.”
This public backing from Elton and David sends a clear message amid the family tension.
A History of Close Ties Between Elton and The Beckhams
The ties between Elton and the Beckham family run deep.
David Beckham even affectionately calls Elton “Uncle Elton,” a friendship that dates back to his football days.
Elton was originally set to perform at David and Victoria’s wedding back in 1999, but a heart attack stopped those plans.
Still, he stayed involved, singing at the christenings of their children.
Victoria Beckham has also credited Elton with inspiring her to leave the Spice Girls.
She once shared an emotional letter revealing how watching Elton perform made her realize that her true passion was beyond pop stardom.
Family Olive Branches Amid The Ongoing Fallout
Victoria and David have made some recent gestures toward Brooklyn, tagging him in Father’s Day posts to try and ease tensions.
However, the family drama continues with friends and allies picking sides.
For example, Yolanda Hadid, mother of Anwar Hadid—who dated Nicola in the past—showed support for Victoria by reacting with a heart emoji under David’s knighthood announcement.
David Beckham’s Emotional Father’s Day Message To His Children
In a heartfelt Instagram post for Father’s Day, David shared photos of his family from happier moments and wrote a touching message: “I will always be there, no matter what.”
He reassured Brooklyn and his other children that his love and support are unconditional, even during tough times.
He expressed pride in all his children and gratitude to Victoria for “making me a father,” calling it “the greatest gift in life.”
His words aimed to bridge the gap with Brooklyn amidst the ongoing family disputes.
Nicola’s Role in The Family Rift
Sources close to the family reveal that Brooklyn’s devotion to Nicola has played a big part in the conflict.
One friend explained, “He will do anything Nicola wants,” suggesting that this dynamic has fueled the fallout.
The tension escalated after Brooklyn and Nicola chose not to attend David’s 50th birthday party last month.
Social Media Clips Fuel Public Speculation On Brooklyn’s Behavior
Online clips of Brooklyn and Nicola at red carpet events have gone viral, with some fans labeling Brooklyn as an “obsessive man” because of his intense behavior.
For example, at Victoria Beckham’s Paris Fashion Week show last year, Brooklyn mirrored Nicola’s outfit with a matching shirt and bow tie but seemed unsettled when she briefly stepped away, quickly grabbing her and pulling close when she returned.
Other videos from the Met Gala in 2021 and 2023 show Brooklyn hiding behind Nicola or clutching the train of her gown.
These moments have sparked discussions on social media about his clinginess.
Nicola Opens Up About Brooklyn’s Pet Peeves
In a 2023 Cosmopolitan interview, Nicola shared some insights into what annoys Brooklyn.
When asked to guess, she correctly said it bothers him when she doesn’t say “I love you” back within five seconds.
She also guessed it annoys him when she doesn’t reply to texts right away—which he said wasn’t exactly what he was thinking, but it still bothers him.