David Beckham has extended what appears to be an olive branch to his eldest son Brooklyn on social media, signalling a possible thaw in their strained relationship.
The 50-year-old former England captain showed his support for Brooklyn’s spaghetti carbonara tutorial posted on Friday by liking his Instagram cooking video, marking a notable public gesture amid ongoing family tensions.
The social media interaction comes after months of speculation about a rift between Brooklyn, 26, and his famous parents, with the aspiring chef and his wife Nicola Peltz, 31, notably absent from several significant family gatherings.
The Instagram video, which has garnered over 650,000 views, featured Brooklyn demonstrating his culinary skills whilst cuddling two dogs, with his father among the 12,000 users who liked the post.
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The family tensions became particularly evident when Brooklyn and Nicola failed to attend any of David’s milestone 50th birthday celebrations in May, despite receiving invitations.
Sources claim the couple’s absence left David and Victoria “hurt and disappointed”, with insiders suggesting Brooklyn feels he no longer “fits into” his own family.
The pattern of missed gatherings extends beyond the birthday snub, with Brooklyn and Nicola reportedly absent from Victoria’s 51st birthday festivities in Miami and her Paris Fashion Week show earlier this year.
Reports indicate the couple’s decision to skip David’s party stemmed from Brooklyn’s reluctance to be in the same room as Romeo’s girlfriend Kim Turnbull, who allegedly had previous connections to Brooklyn. However, Kim and Brooklyn’s brother Cruz both publicly rubbished those rumours.
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The ongoing estrangement has seen Brooklyn spending considerably more time with his billionaire in-laws, the Peltz family.
Brooklyn’s carbonara recipe video began with the 26-year-old embracing two small dogs before proceeding to demonstrate his pasta-making technique.
The tutorial attracted mixed reactions, with some viewers criticising the appearance of the guanciale, prompting celebrity chef Aldo Zilli to weigh in on the controversy.
Brooklyn defended his cooking method in the comments, writing: “Guanciale has a lot of sugar in that’s why it’s darker. I slow cooked it so it’s not burned.”
Supporters praised the recipe’s simplicity, with one follower commenting: “I love spaghetti carbonara! You make it look so easy to make! Going to have to try my hand at it!”
Another viewer noted the family resemblance, stating: “You look like your dad Brooklyn.”
Victoria Beckham has also recently liked several of her son’s posts, suggesting both parents are attempting to bridge the divide.
Sir Elton John has reportedly taken on the role of peacemaker in the Beckham family dispute, hosting Brooklyn and Nicola for lunch at La Guerite beach club in the South of France.
The 78-year-old musician, who serves as Brooklyn’s godfather and has been friends with David and Victoria for over three decades, allegedly addressed the family tensions during the meal.
A source told The Sun: “Elton and [his husband David Furnish] think the situation is terribly sad, and has gently suggested to all involved that life is short – and to patch things up.”
The insider emphasised that Sir Elton remains “utterly neutral in this row” and is “adamant he doesn’t want to stick his nose in”, but simply “wants peace” for the family.
The legendary performer reportedly picked up the entire bill at the upscale venue, where the signature lobster linguine costs £190.
The family discord reportedly traces back to Brooklyn’s 2022 wedding to Nicola, with tensions emerging over Victoria’s involvement in the wedding dress design.
Whilst Nicola previously stated Victoria’s atelier couldn’t complete the gown in time, subsequent reports suggested the designer had actually withdrawn from making the dress.
The Beckham parents recently enjoyed a St Tropez holiday with their younger children, Romeo, 22, Cruz, 20, and Harper, 14, whilst Brooklyn and Nicola vacationed separately in the same location with the Peltz family.
The two groups narrowly avoided crossing paths in France, highlighting the depth of the family divide.
Brooklyn recently renewed his wedding vows with Nicola after three years of marriage, with sources describing the ceremony as a celebration of their commitment.
