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Brooklyn bloody Beckham though

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trustedadult · 19/01/2026 21:32

Bloody hell, I'm loving it

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SpringBulbsPop · 23/01/2026 07:56

Apparently there’s a campaign to get VBs last single song (from 25 yrs ago) to No 1 - to show support- Clara Batten posted yesterday about what a wonderfully petty and English response to a petulant child this is.

SoftIce · 23/01/2026 09:13

Poor kid. People siding with the bullies, as usual.

LucyFoley · 23/01/2026 10:20

Emilyinspace · 22/01/2026 14:51

I would fear for Brooklyn Beckham. I don’t disagree that bringing up your children in the public eye is poor parenting but this reeks of him being turned by Nicola.

For everyone cheering him on , what happens to him if/when she leaves him. I doubt Nelson Peltz will be looking after him (why would he??) and likely Nicola will have an iron clad prenup.

Going public about your parents marriage is a shitty move.

Edited

It's all a bit Adam Peaty

TightlyLacedCorset · 23/01/2026 10:32

SpringBulbsPop · 23/01/2026 07:56

Apparently there’s a campaign to get VBs last single song (from 25 yrs ago) to No 1 - to show support- Clara Batten posted yesterday about what a wonderfully petty and English response to a petulant child this is.

Yes!

People congratulating themselves all over SM and Instagram about how fantastic our response as British people is, and how were all united in being 'messy and petty' with laugh emojis 🙄 Well count me out, I'm ashamed.

People say they're not religious, but they do worship celebrities make them into icons and think they cannot do any wrong.

I feel sorry for BB and his wife. What horrible pressure and what a nasty response of national bullying.

Shame on his parents for not publicly requesting people stop. Shame on them. They prefer all this drama and obsequious support to publicly reaching out to their son. How awful. Can't people see that is confirmation of what he is saying?

I also feel there's been a campaign by the Beckham's ardent fans and publicity - I'm pretty sure they've been spamming SM or getting creators to support them- to push pro V&D content. DB probably aldo fraternising with some media moguls and PR people at DAVOS

If I had been advising BB I would said do not make a statement unless you're prepared to go all the way. Totally scorched earth.

Because ultimately he must still love his family as he must clearly know a lot more skeletons if the rumours are true and yet hasn't revealed them.

I hope he and his wife will left alone, but sadly doubt it. I hope he's looking after his mental health.

HornyHornersPinkyWinky · 23/01/2026 10:58

Calliopespa · 23/01/2026 00:27

I think there has been too much over-looking the fact BB and NPB are two young people with blood in their veins.

It's a normal human thing to fall in love and I'm not sure any of us know enough to say they haven't.

There is a rather unkind assumption on these threads that it is all strategic, when in fact love makes people do some of the least strategic things they ever do.

I thought the same - they’ve both grown up with incredible privilege, but given that, they probably understand eachother and can relate to eachother pretty well.

Who knows if it will last, but they seem happy together.

simpsonthecat · 23/01/2026 11:19

I think this could be absolutely catastrophic for the Beckhams. We know how the public can turn just like that.
And there comes a point when it will be a case of... nah, they're a bit toxic at the moment.

I am not 100% on Brooklyn's side. He could've left a lot out of his statement, and because it is so much in it, he is bound to be accused of Nicola writing it.

I think the Beckhams have had lucky and great press for a long time, this must be such a kick in the teeth for them. But you cannot capitalise on your kids without something happening eventually

Angrybird76 · 23/01/2026 11:24

YourAmplePlumPoster · 21/01/2026 13:31

If he was a serial cheat it would be all over the Daily Mail. As far as we all know he cheated on VB once with the Rebecca Loos woman.

Read House of Beckham.

SpringBulbsPop · 23/01/2026 11:57

TightlyLacedCorset · 23/01/2026 10:32

Yes!

People congratulating themselves all over SM and Instagram about how fantastic our response as British people is, and how were all united in being 'messy and petty' with laugh emojis 🙄 Well count me out, I'm ashamed.

People say they're not religious, but they do worship celebrities make them into icons and think they cannot do any wrong.

I feel sorry for BB and his wife. What horrible pressure and what a nasty response of national bullying.

Shame on his parents for not publicly requesting people stop. Shame on them. They prefer all this drama and obsequious support to publicly reaching out to their son. How awful. Can't people see that is confirmation of what he is saying?

I also feel there's been a campaign by the Beckham's ardent fans and publicity - I'm pretty sure they've been spamming SM or getting creators to support them- to push pro V&D content. DB probably aldo fraternising with some media moguls and PR people at DAVOS

If I had been advising BB I would said do not make a statement unless you're prepared to go all the way. Totally scorched earth.

Because ultimately he must still love his family as he must clearly know a lot more skeletons if the rumours are true and yet hasn't revealed them.

I hope he and his wife will left alone, but sadly doubt it. I hope he's looking after his mental health.

Edited

The best thing to do really is ignore them.

DontGoJasonWaterfalls · 23/01/2026 12:08

All this "what will happen if/when the marriage fails" is so nasty and short sighted.

People actively willing the marriage to fail so they can be smug? Get a life.

If the marriage falls apart, Brooklyn Beckham is an adult, and one who has managed to escape what sounds like an uncomfortable, if not toxic, family situation. If I divorced my husband, I wouldn't go running back to the shitty family I left behind - I'm an adult, so I'd make it work as an adult standing on my own two feet.

You can literally go through this thread and spot the posters who'll be posting "why don't my kids talk to me anymore???" in a few years time.

ForFunGoose · 23/01/2026 13:10

Brooklyn didn’t want to be party of their brand anymore. Perfectly reasonable imo, he is 26 and has his own ideas and life to live. His parents should have given their blessing and stepped back. They put in place too many terms and conditions and left their son with no choice imo.

*I have a 26 year old and he’s still learning and figuring life out.

Llamma · 23/01/2026 16:06

DontGoJasonWaterfalls · 23/01/2026 12:08

All this "what will happen if/when the marriage fails" is so nasty and short sighted.

People actively willing the marriage to fail so they can be smug? Get a life.

If the marriage falls apart, Brooklyn Beckham is an adult, and one who has managed to escape what sounds like an uncomfortable, if not toxic, family situation. If I divorced my husband, I wouldn't go running back to the shitty family I left behind - I'm an adult, so I'd make it work as an adult standing on my own two feet.

You can literally go through this thread and spot the posters who'll be posting "why don't my kids talk to me anymore???" in a few years time.

I agree. I can’t think of any examples from my own life or public examples of people ADULTS who go back to estranged dysfunctional families if / when a marriage breaks down.

It’s very sad that no one is looking to resolve this.

David Beckham himself was estranged from his own father for about a decade….

Genuineweddingone · 23/01/2026 16:13

My marriage 'failed'. The demise of same was nothing to do with my family and everything to do with the fact it was as as toxic as I was used to dealing with. I got called a lser for endng a toxic marriage by my mother who incidentally was separated a decade previous from my father. One had nowt to do with the other.
Even if BB's marriage does not last so what? If he learns the tools to learn from his childhood and a 'failed' marriage then leave him to it.

BeaTee · 23/01/2026 17:42

TawnyVowel · 22/01/2026 21:30

…when, surely? At some point they are going to get very bored of each other, as all it looks like they do at the moment is turn into stuff to pose for fairly miserable looking Photos.

Nasty, so nasty 😬

BeaTee · 23/01/2026 17:47

MrsMitford3 · 22/01/2026 09:31

Interesting... this feel very believable to me...

https://www.instagram.com/p/DTxtgCCDTKk/

😂very believable 😂

Saying that, I can imagine that Daddy Peltz will be horrified at his daughter marrying down and it does seem like Victoria doesn't like Nicola.

diddl · 23/01/2026 17:57

If it's true that Nelson doesn't think much of Brooklyn because he hasn't stuck to anything-doesn't the same apply to Nicola?

Her siblings seem achievers compared to her!

Perhaps they should both be looking to quietly do some studying/training in something & step away from the sm?

gruit · 23/01/2026 18:24

I blame Marc Anthony, where’s his statement? 🤣

Tableforjoan · 23/01/2026 18:27

gruit · 23/01/2026 18:24

I blame Marc Anthony, where’s his statement? 🤣

His waiting to be told what he can say 😅

LucyFoley · 23/01/2026 18:44

Tableforjoan · 23/01/2026 18:27

His waiting to be told what he can say 😅

He's being told what to say by .....

landlordhell · 23/01/2026 18:45

Marc A is out of order calling VB the most beautiful woman in the room, not just because she wasn’t but who does that to a bride on her wedding day???
BUT VB could have redirected the attention.

justalittlethought · 23/01/2026 20:02

Calliopespa · 22/01/2026 18:36

I thought that too. Its about the most subtle, least attention-seeking and elegant choice she could manage.

I am not really all that impressed by the Beckhams, by their style, what they do, how they do it, any of it. Just not my thing. But when I read these threads I find myself feeling defensive simply because people just go so far too far in looking to attack her for anything.

I thought the silver dress wasn't exactly classic mother of the groom in its negligee-like elements, but have to say it was well-made, she wore it well and I thought the fabric was quite something - and not too bride-like at all. You needed a nice demure little jacket though V! Could have slipped it off once things loosened up.

Totally agree. It's like an onslaught. Like you, never followed the Beckhams, or watched anything they do.

MN has forms with these things though.

Bruisername · 23/01/2026 22:19

so fat tony has expanded on his description of the dance

a very romantic song and BB had his hands on his mums waist and her arms were round his neck. I can see how that could be quite uncomfortable but also sounds like she may have been wasted!!!

I mean I’m a typical uptight Brit and I would only dance with my DH like that but recognise that’s just me. But it’s kind of sad if she couldn’t recognise that it made her DS uncomfortable. sad all round really

also, whilst I’m sure NP can be a nightmare, I’m not sure Yolanda hadid is the best person to listen to! Now there is a family where the kids being encouraged to go NC wouldn’t be the worst thing!!

ShowMeTheSea · 23/01/2026 22:28

Ok, I'm trying to keep up with the goss as I didn't really know anything about the whole Beckham saga before all this kicked off.
Who's Fat Tony? Isn't he the guy on the Simpsons 😂
Edited due to posting too soon and fat fingers...

ShowMeTheSea · 23/01/2026 22:31
season 6 GIF

This guy 😁

Bruisername · 23/01/2026 22:32

ShowMeTheSea · 23/01/2026 22:31

This guy 😁

🤣

Llamma · 23/01/2026 22:51

Has Fat Tony said that Marc Anthony deliberately messed up the agreed schedule by calling up BB and then VB?

If they had wedding planners etc surely every minute would be nailed down with military precision - and who would dare to deviate? Maybe for a dare?

Also think FT account is not the same as husbands account ? As the husband said the BB and VB dance came way down the line after BB / NP and NP/NP?

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