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To feel very sorry for Vicky B

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Stayinitstoocold · 20/01/2026 11:33

Yes, we don’t know the full story, but so many things being said about the dance story being untrue-they had already had their dance, she’d also danced with her father, Vb was reportedly called onto the stage by her friend, Marc A and was shy to do so. She comes across as a very awkward, sad person, David seems to dislike her and speak down to her. I can imagine she must be devastated and so humiliated by this. No matter the issues, Brooklyn shouldn’t have issued the problems publicly.
I know a lot about issues with Mil’s but my instinct tells me that this could be her and perhaps she has been difficult from the start. She doesn’t have a reputation for being a nice person at all, even before all this and it’s been said there may have been similar situations in the past with an ex of hers.
In comparison, I’ve never seen anyone say a bad word about Vb, the opposite in fact, she seems to have a great relationship with all her other children and the partners, plus a good relationship with Db’s family
She just must feel so devastated and humiliated, your first born that you held in your arms as a baby.

All so sad

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justalittlethought · 22/01/2026 09:13

Tryingtokeepgoing · 21/01/2026 23:16

The woman has trademarked her children’s names…is that the action of a balanced, caring mother or that of a mercenary control freak. Who takes away their child’s right to use their name?.

Presumably it was to protect the name. If not trademarked anyone could have used it. She did this, I believe from googling, in 2016 so when they were still children. As a parent I would do anything to protect my children and if I was an influencer (which I'd hate to be btw!!), I'd do the same.

Seebothsides60 · 22/01/2026 09:21

How many adult children do you have can I ask?

LizzieSiddal · 22/01/2026 09:23

GarlicSound · 22/01/2026 07:01

And the other bit ...

At that point they were still all friends.
People gloss over things all the time to ensure their friends and family don’t look like knobs.

Newyearnewnamenew · 22/01/2026 09:36

justalittlethought · 22/01/2026 09:13

Presumably it was to protect the name. If not trademarked anyone could have used it. She did this, I believe from googling, in 2016 so when they were still children. As a parent I would do anything to protect my children and if I was an influencer (which I'd hate to be btw!!), I'd do the same.

I read an article yesterday, Telegraph possibly, saying that it happens all the time, famous people trademark their children’s names, we just don’t hear about it. It’s to protect them financially.

Brooklyns trademark presumably got handed to him at 25 when, as an adult, he would be hopefully able to look after his own assets.

I seem to remember Brooklyn saying somewhere that Nelson is his business mentor - I bet!

Interesting that Victoria was the sole owner of Brooklyn’s patented name, not David too. Sounds like she took sound advice that was in her future best interests as a mother.

justalittlethought · 22/01/2026 09:48

Seebothsides60 · 22/01/2026 09:21

How many adult children do you have can I ask?

Was this aimed at me? I have 1 adult and one in their late teens.

But I don't live in their kind of world so not relevant to me but, yes, we have certain things in place and I'm protecting money for now as I don't think 18 is when most people nowadays are 'adult' in the sense people were 50 years or so ago.

Seebothsides60 · 22/01/2026 10:49

justalittlethought · 22/01/2026 09:48

Was this aimed at me? I have 1 adult and one in their late teens.

But I don't live in their kind of world so not relevant to me but, yes, we have certain things in place and I'm protecting money for now as I don't think 18 is when most people nowadays are 'adult' in the sense people were 50 years or so ago.

Sorry, yes it was. New to MN!

Can I say the word nuzzle was mentioned in a social media hearsay post...so disregard. I would prefer to have written cuddle/hug in my original post. Not sure if I can edit. The word "inappropriate" and the term "dancing ON him" that are being spouted online conjurs up an image of something very distasteful/sexual? and that doesnt ring true with me at all.

Mothers feel sentimental when their sons get married. Mothers let their hair down and do cringy dance moves at 11pm. Its been a long day and a stressful lead up to the event.
All a mother hopes for is a good partner for their son.

Some DILs are jealous of MILs and vice versa.

From experience, I have 3 DILs. 2 I get on amazingly with and 1 who causes trouble/drama at every turn...not just with me.

I have sympathy with VB, shes keeping a dignified silence which I admire. Such unkindness being directed at her, but people who actually know her will hopefully support her and keep her strong. Lets give it a year or 2 and see. Brooklyn appears to me to be immature and coerced.

I might be wrong...

VanessaSanessa · 22/01/2026 10:59

I agree, I thought the wording BB used was horrible. Inappropriate and On Me, really inflammatory. I'd not only be mortified which you'd get over but I'd be angry about that bit, very unnecessary.

PinkPanther57 · 22/01/2026 11:13

VanessaSanessa · 22/01/2026 10:59

I agree, I thought the wording BB used was horrible. Inappropriate and On Me, really inflammatory. I'd not only be mortified which you'd get over but I'd be angry about that bit, very unnecessary.

The evidence seems to point to NP reaching the end of her tether with VB so far, for me.

The leaked wedding texts don’t show NP in a favourable light at all even accounting for wedding stress. She’s incredibly rude even if the professionals were somewhat incompetent. They also show VB wanting quite a lot of control ‘do NOT let Victoria know’ etc.

IMO it’s all very ‘Daddy I want a performing squirrel’. Perhaps..’ ‘Brooklyn how DARE she & your family are inauthentic, my Dad would NEVER cheat (he adores Mum like you adore me) or do socials & he’d never bribe me or trademark my name’. Who knows (?)

NP’s truth is maybe VB dominated her day - how dare she dance with BB & draw attention! She renewed vows with help of Dad. Her day her way & she’s let BB know she’s livid! It’s gone in…

diddl · 22/01/2026 11:15

Is it true that the Beckhams have sniped about NPB over social media?

If so, why would they do that?

VanessaSanessa · 22/01/2026 12:01

Oh I'd say the DIL is a right handful. Two things can be true at once. MIL V DIL = TROUBLE!

I'd say if you look hard enough, there's skeletons in the Peltz's closet too. Mom what did you see in daddy who is years older than you and a billionaire..

PinkPanther57 · 22/01/2026 12:06

VanessaSanessa · 22/01/2026 12:01

Oh I'd say the DIL is a right handful. Two things can be true at once. MIL V DIL = TROUBLE!

I'd say if you look hard enough, there's skeletons in the Peltz's closet too. Mom what did you see in daddy who is years older than you and a billionaire..

BB may not know what’s hit him? Has he signed up for a lifetime of doing what he’s told?

I would imagine NP’s parents would want control over her partner choice & maybe those who wanted to marry into the Godfather were limited?

TorroFerney · 22/01/2026 12:18

Seebothsides60 · 22/01/2026 08:59

Humping????? You sure????

First couple dance to Elvis "I cant help falling in love" was few hours previous to the impromptu mum/son dance.

11pm at your sons wedding and you cant let your hair down when the MC calls you up onto the dancefloor to dance with your son?

Oh and god forbid you nuzzle in for a sentimental cuddle with your first born as its been a long and quite overwhelming day!!

Jealousy towards the MIL appears more likely to me.

Can we all agree to not use the word nuzzle!

soupyspoon · 22/01/2026 12:22

justalittlethought · 22/01/2026 09:08

Yes, true it was more the press than social media so it's not like Brooklyn would have continually been forced to be in the public eye.

Presumably, the reason he's upset about the name ownership is precisely because he will NOT seek a private existence but will really continue to try to hone his social media following.

Going NC is, I understand, more common among the younger generations and also in the modelling/celeb/media world. Just read today the most common reasons for estrangement is abuse (in the 'real' sense), cultural/norms/views and disagreements with partners/in-laws. People now say why should we stand for it, we don't agree with their values/views but it's very polarised.

Individuals with depressive/anxious and/or ND tendencies just sees the world very differently from other people - i.e. more negatively and tend to have an external locus of control that when they are under pressure, they tend to blame others for their misfortunes or their disease.

I also always find it astounding that on Mumsnet it seems it is ALWAYS the parents' 'fault', never the children.

Of course statistically it can't be true that only parents are 'narcs' (I really deplore that word and the overuse of it). Children can be too.

Couldnt agree more.

EmeraldShamrock000 · 22/01/2026 12:23

I thought the Christmas family dancing video was a bit crass, showy, attention seeking. I certainly wouldn’t be parading a happy family while estranged from my DS, the choice of song too, can’t remember what it was now but it had a punch of passive aggressive in my opinion.
Brooklyn put out his new family snap after the parents.

EmeraldShamrock000 · 22/01/2026 12:26

PinkPanther57 · 22/01/2026 12:06

BB may not know what’s hit him? Has he signed up for a lifetime of doing what he’s told?

I would imagine NP’s parents would want control over her partner choice & maybe those who wanted to marry into the Godfather were limited?

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BB may not know what’s hit him? Has he signed up for a lifetime of doing what he’s told?
Nothing new here. He’s always been had that lifestyle.

soupyspoon · 22/01/2026 12:26

EmeraldShamrock000 · 22/01/2026 12:23

I thought the Christmas family dancing video was a bit crass, showy, attention seeking. I certainly wouldn’t be parading a happy family while estranged from my DS, the choice of song too, can’t remember what it was now but it had a punch of passive aggressive in my opinion.
Brooklyn put out his new family snap after the parents.

What should they do then go into hiding?

Why should the other kids be disadvantaged?

Life doesnt end because one of their siblings doesnt want to engage with them anymore

I agree with aposter above about the trend for estrangement but also when I read it on here, (dont hear much about this in real life) its done very much as a threat and implications that the other person is going to be the one that misses out.

Except life goes on for those people too. They live a life. They may even be relieved.

EmeraldShamrock000 · 22/01/2026 12:28

soupyspoon · 22/01/2026 12:26

What should they do then go into hiding?

Why should the other kids be disadvantaged?

Life doesnt end because one of their siblings doesnt want to engage with them anymore

I agree with aposter above about the trend for estrangement but also when I read it on here, (dont hear much about this in real life) its done very much as a threat and implications that the other person is going to be the one that misses out.

Except life goes on for those people too. They live a life. They may even be relieved.

Eh, not put it on social media considering the media fest around family would be a good option. In normal people’s world.

diddl · 22/01/2026 12:29

I'd say if you look hard enough, there's skeletons in the Peltz's closet too. Mom what did you see in daddy who is years older than you and a billionaire..

Maybe she saw a rich man who could give her the lifestyle she wanted?

She was a least 30 when they married, so an adult!

PinkPanther57 · 22/01/2026 12:33

EmeraldShamrock000 · 22/01/2026 12:26

BB may not know what’s hit him? Has he signed up for a lifetime of doing what he’s told?
Nothing new here. He’s always been had that lifestyle.

It’s all he’s known, yes.

However…his statement suggests only his OLD life was limited & controlled as he sees it.

PinkPanther57 · 22/01/2026 12:37

EmeraldShamrock000 · 22/01/2026 12:23

I thought the Christmas family dancing video was a bit crass, showy, attention seeking. I certainly wouldn’t be parading a happy family while estranged from my DS, the choice of song too, can’t remember what it was now but it had a punch of passive aggressive in my opinion.
Brooklyn put out his new family snap after the parents.

Do family Peltz have active insta/socials etc?

EmeraldShamrock000 · 22/01/2026 12:37

PinkPanther57 · 22/01/2026 12:33

It’s all he’s known, yes.

However…his statement suggests only his OLD life was limited & controlled as he sees it.

That’s what happens in relationships all the time, where there is red flags and control, the victims go into the same situation over and over, hanging on to any slight improvement. Many men go for a woman like their mother. 🫣

bonnnn · 22/01/2026 12:38

RudolphTheReindeer · 20/01/2026 12:02

chucking your child into the public spotlight all their life is more vile. She's reaped what she's sown. Actions have consequences. She's not immune because she's a mum and neither her or David are immune because the kids had privileged lives. Or do you think emotional abuse and neglect are ok if the child's groomed with lots of big expensive presents along the way?

How do we know he was neglected and emotionally abused? So over the top

EmeraldShamrock000 · 22/01/2026 12:39

PinkPanther57 · 22/01/2026 12:37

Do family Peltz have active insta/socials etc?

I’d never heard of them before all this fiasco.

bonnnn · 22/01/2026 12:41

I wonder, if Brooklyn had grown up to be talented in something/anything or good-looking, would he be so cross about being in the public eye?

AnAlpacaForChristmasPleaseSanta · 22/01/2026 12:46

bonnnn · 22/01/2026 12:41

I wonder, if Brooklyn had grown up to be talented in something/anything or good-looking, would he be so cross about being in the public eye?

Probably. Because if he proved to have talent or even trained for something you can be sure ma and pa would've hijacked it for "the brand".

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