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What is going on with Brooklyn/Harper Beckham?

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IberianLynx · 14/06/2026 13:20

https://www.mirror.co.uk/3am/celebrity-news/harper-beckhams-devastating-gesture-after-37292907.amp

AIBU to feel sorry for Harper? If BB has an issue with his parents it shouldn’t mean that he also stops talking to his siblings. It’s equally as sad if the parents did choreographed the letter/visit.

Brooklyn Beckham accuses parents of using Harper for 'choreographed' house visit

Harper Beckham was spotted making a failed attempt to reunite with her brother Brooklyn, with a spokesperson dismissing the visit as another stunt from 'brand Beckham'

https://www.mirror.co.uk/3am/celebrity-news/harper-beckhams-devastating-gesture-after-37292907.amp

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Letsgetreadytorhumble · 15/06/2026 00:37

Autumngirl5 · 14/06/2026 18:26

We don’t know exactly what happened as we have not heard from V&B at all. Whether Harper was acting on her own or her parents were aware of what she was doing. I find the entire situation sad especially as it is being played out so publicly and I don’t think any of them come out of this very well.

So one of THEIR personally paid drivers lets her into the car and she gives them the address of her brother and is taken there, alone in the car, without her parents knowledge? In a country they do not reside in? AND paparazzi are just 'there' too knowing Brooklyn is in New York? This is not your average 14 year old who escapes the house and grabs a taxi to somewhere. Absolutely they not only knew what was happening but they set it up.

HRTQueen · 14/06/2026 23:20

sparklyblueberry2 · 14/06/2026 19:47

Is it not pausible that Harper went over there as Brooklyn has blocked them all on socials, mobile etc so that was the only way to make contact as they were near Brooklyn’s house?

Also I would totally expect at least one photographer at this address knowing the Beckhams were visiting the city, they would be there hoping for some story to publish, imagine being the only photographer there and getting that exclusive scoop!

She is 14

LA isn’t a city where you allow your daughter of 14 to just wonder off and she was driven there

FabulousFreshias · 14/06/2026 23:10

What puzzles me with Harper Beckham is does she not go to school? She constantly seems to be travelling around the world with her family – I know this is a great opportunity but surely she is missing out on a huge amount of education?

AnAlpacaForChristmasPleaseSanta · 14/06/2026 22:56

Decacaffeinatednow · 14/06/2026 22:47

She absolutely is being groomed. By her own parents.

I remember Victoria giving an interview when Harper was a toddler and saying that she preferred football to fashion and she (Victoria) found it like a dagger to her heart.

It might have meant to be a joke, I still find it quite an extreme thing to say. And the moulding of Harper (matching nightie style dressed ect) would also suggest otherwise.

Decacaffeinatednow · 14/06/2026 22:47

She absolutely is being groomed. By her own parents.

Teakettletrio · 14/06/2026 22:38

BlondeFool · 14/06/2026 21:20

Totally agree. None of the older kids seemed to go to school
or uni and now don’t work.Harper is always on parade in a weird nightie. It’s all very weird. Cruz’s girlfriend seems to be on the payroll.

I totally believe Brooklyn and the brand and toxic upbringing.

The nighty thing is driving me insane. She’s 14 FFS. Why is she always dressed like that? It’s hideous. She is totally being groomed for a life in the spotlight. I feel very sorry for her.

Letsgetreadytorhumble · 14/06/2026 22:33

Poor Harper being used in her parents controlling dysfunction :(

Decacaffeinatednow · 14/06/2026 22:32

@GingerBeverage
Totally agree.
And now they are pimping out their 14 year old daughter with her make up range.

GingerBeverage · 14/06/2026 21:39

BeardySchnauzer · 14/06/2026 21:36

Tbh it was that photography book that made me realise quite how dreadful VD were as parents

Yes, imagine every little farty hobby you try out as a kid is blown out of all proportion and monetised.

BeardySchnauzer · 14/06/2026 21:36

Tbh it was that photography book that made me realise quite how dreadful VD were as parents

diddl · 14/06/2026 21:30

Everything he tried to do was highly publicised & never lasted.

He might not be academic but you would have thought he could have settled to something.

I suppose publicity/endorsements is all he knows.

BlondeFool · 14/06/2026 21:20

HairyToity · 14/06/2026 21:17

I do think the Beckhams are bloody awful parents. My kids would utterly hate to grow up in the limelight, with everyone talking about them, and being used for content. Yuck. They've pushed them into the public eye, not allowed them to grow and make mistakes in private, and now they are the laughing stock. Other celebrities give their children a much more normal childhood.

Totally agree. None of the older kids seemed to go to school
or uni and now don’t work.Harper is always on parade in a weird nightie. It’s all very weird. Cruz’s girlfriend seems to be on the payroll.

I totally believe Brooklyn and the brand and toxic upbringing.

HairyToity · 14/06/2026 21:17

I do think the Beckhams are bloody awful parents. My kids would utterly hate to grow up in the limelight, with everyone talking about them, and being used for content. Yuck. They've pushed them into the public eye, not allowed them to grow and make mistakes in private, and now they are the laughing stock. Other celebrities give their children a much more normal childhood.

sparklyblueberry2 · 14/06/2026 20:16

UserNineNine · 14/06/2026 20:02

No it isn’t plausible because apparently he hasn’t blocked his sister and it’s against the law to take a pap photo of a child without consent from their parents.

Also, according to Newman in Seinfeld, Benjamin Franklin was the first post master of the US Mail service in 1775 so I know for a fact the postal service has been invented.

Well we will never know the truth as depending on what you read, you will get a different story. I’m just playing devils advocate for this reason. I’m not on either side.
I can only assume the letter was actually from D&V and they hoped Harper would not be turned away given she must be an innocent party in all of this. If BB had been in and then invited Harper in, this being captured by a photographer would surely have shown BB in a good light.

UserNineNine · 14/06/2026 20:02

sparklyblueberry2 · 14/06/2026 19:47

Is it not pausible that Harper went over there as Brooklyn has blocked them all on socials, mobile etc so that was the only way to make contact as they were near Brooklyn’s house?

Also I would totally expect at least one photographer at this address knowing the Beckhams were visiting the city, they would be there hoping for some story to publish, imagine being the only photographer there and getting that exclusive scoop!

No it isn’t plausible because apparently he hasn’t blocked his sister and it’s against the law to take a pap photo of a child without consent from their parents.

Also, according to Newman in Seinfeld, Benjamin Franklin was the first post master of the US Mail service in 1775 so I know for a fact the postal service has been invented.

Wynter25 · 14/06/2026 19:59

SleepingStandingUp · 14/06/2026 16:07

he can be an asshole and right about his parents manipulation. one doesn't preclude the other

Well i like david and victoria

Twatalert · 14/06/2026 19:55

allthingsinmoderation · 14/06/2026 19:34

I am not qualified to diagnose personality disorders. Though i can see Brooklyn,Nicola and Victoria seem to exhibit some of the traits commonly described in narcisistic personalities.I just think its a shame a child is cut off by her brother because of something her parents have done and hope a solution could found to facilitate some form of contact. I think it really cruel to reject a child because of something her parents have done and i think Brooklyn will regret it..Its all very sad.

Well of course it is sad. Don't you find it sad that BB had to remove himself completely? Imagine what he must have endured to reach that decision. To decide that he could only live without any family whatsoever. Trust me when I say he will have grieved people that are still alive.

AnAlpacaForChristmasPleaseSanta · 14/06/2026 19:53

sparklyblueberry2 · 14/06/2026 19:47

Is it not pausible that Harper went over there as Brooklyn has blocked them all on socials, mobile etc so that was the only way to make contact as they were near Brooklyn’s house?

Also I would totally expect at least one photographer at this address knowing the Beckhams were visiting the city, they would be there hoping for some story to publish, imagine being the only photographer there and getting that exclusive scoop!

If he's blocked them on everything then maybe they should take the hint. And if they absolutely have to disrespect that boundary then put a stamp on the letter and post it. Or get one of their adult staff entourage to deliver it, rather than a child.

BeardySchnauzer · 14/06/2026 19:50

sparklyblueberry2 · 14/06/2026 19:47

Is it not pausible that Harper went over there as Brooklyn has blocked them all on socials, mobile etc so that was the only way to make contact as they were near Brooklyn’s house?

Also I would totally expect at least one photographer at this address knowing the Beckhams were visiting the city, they would be there hoping for some story to publish, imagine being the only photographer there and getting that exclusive scoop!

But it’s not legal. If it were any of the other beckhams then I could believe it was a lucky pap but unless we hear they are suing, this was sanctioned by VD

Tableforjoan · 14/06/2026 19:49

They could of posted a letter or sent it to his legal team like he asked his parents to months ago.

Rather than the set up pap shot since legally they need V and D permission to print harpers photos in cali.

Also he has been posting from New York everyone knew he wasn’t home.

sparklyblueberry2 · 14/06/2026 19:47

Is it not pausible that Harper went over there as Brooklyn has blocked them all on socials, mobile etc so that was the only way to make contact as they were near Brooklyn’s house?

Also I would totally expect at least one photographer at this address knowing the Beckhams were visiting the city, they would be there hoping for some story to publish, imagine being the only photographer there and getting that exclusive scoop!

AnAlpacaForChristmasPleaseSanta · 14/06/2026 19:45

Sometimes there is collateral damange. The people who caused it though are V and D.

👆💯.

Mindia · 14/06/2026 19:45

All of this is done with a lot of publicity. I don’t blame him for wanting nothing to do do with the

Tableforjoan · 14/06/2026 19:42

I think although I’ve only seen what he decides to share of himself that he will welcome her with open arms when she is free from her parents as I think he would his brothers.

Sometimes there is collateral damange. The people who caused it though are V and D.

They have ignored their son and his wishes and continued on regardless. All he wanted was for them to stop publicly posting him and talking about him. Thats not a big ask.

My children don’t want photos in social media and we are not famous so I don’t post them, I mean I rarely post at all anyway but still I respect their wishes and mine are only teens. He is a grown ass man and they cannot respect him.

TheGingerCatsWhiskas · 14/06/2026 19:39

To the people judging bb why? Why are you judging him when you don't know all the ins and out ?
Why have such a string opinion when you don't know all the facts?

If a grown up child has decided to go no contact with parents, they don't do it lightly

What I do find weird though is others that judge bb so harshly