To think people are missing the main point that Brooklyn Beckham is trying to reveal ?

[Thistooshallpass.]

Firstly I know the goings on of this family are not important news and there are more important things to worry about in the world .
But I’m finding it surprising that people are fixating on things like the wedding dress and the dancing . There are a couple of points in his statements when he is clearly saying what I have always believed- that David and Victoria are not a couple as they like to portray . I’ve always thought David’s disdain of her is quite obvious in the way he talks to her and that she appears lost and soulless but intent on preserving the brand .
BB says “ 'The performative social media posts, family events and inauthentic relationships have been a fixture of the life I was born into.”
Then - “ media, mostly at the expense of innocent people, to preserve their own facade. But I believe the truth always comes out.'”

To me it seems obvious what he is hinting at ?

Brooklyn would be the only one I would recognise and thats because of his own online presence as an adult if I walked past any of there other kids the street I wouldn't have a clue

He has had aot of opportunities to move in famous and wealthy circles but actually his family's fame will have stopped him pursuing a normal job/life etc.

@CleverButScatty Many children of famous people have normal careers though-a couple of Gordon Ramsay’s children have chosen to do this, for example, whereas others have chosen to stay in the public eye.
Wealth gives you immense choice.

Sorry I disagree. The statement is anything but professionally put together. It's badly written and the terms used shout out a young person having a rant. No PR company would write that way.

I’ve never liked David Beckham, he comes across as sleazy to me. Victoria is amazing at designing, honestly she’s really respected. Definitely found her niche.

I feel sorry for Victoria and I wonder if the son is blaming her for the sins of the father. Which is frankly depressing.

They’re definitely not ‘together’

just like a lot of celeb couples - look too hard and you’ll see the cracks

what’s Rebecca Loos doing these days - didn’t they embarrass her on cbb when it was on?

Everyone is focusing on that bit because that's the bit people can blame on Nicola. It's a bit harder to spin it her way when he talks about his childhood anxieties and the Beckhams' marriage.

What do you mean "not a couple?"

People can marry for whatever reason they like including friendship or whatever... money ... brand

It's allowed

Yeah. Realistically him defying his family's 'tradition' at 16 to become a fully self sufficient plumbers apprentice would be no 'easier' than a kid who was from the care system and had been kicked out of a PRU with no qualifications saying they wanted to become and Oxford professor. In terms of barriers and expectations from both family, peers and society. It's just one has loads of money tempting them to stick with it, the other has negative barriers or lack of money preventing them.

I think he did write it because their PR manager quit/was let go yesterday.

Depends. Some famous parents will send their kids to top schools, focus on education and success, keep them out of the limelight and instal a work ethic in them. Some will give them ridiculous names that would target them if they tried to get a normal job, won’t be focused on education and will immerse them in a world of social media and publicity. That makes it very hard for them to have any semblance of a normal life.
And I think one of Gordon’s kids is in the marines and another in PR but it’s not like they’re all independent high flyers, eg Holly.

Thanks so much for that - absolutely thrilled that you joined the thread to point that out !

and it can mean -

having or feeling no interest in something; uninterested. "her father was so disinterested in her progress that he only visited the school once"

He is making it clear that people can fake engagement, and social media, for their own ends.

Interesting that people would take this message, and believe his social media posts and engagement that puts his side in a positive light . . . . .

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Addicted to it?

I read an interview with Kerry Katona the other day. And, despite all the hassle she has had from it, she says she still likes being in the press.

You don't really believe that she designs them surely? She probably has ideas but she'll have someone else doing the designs.

@Glowingup Yes, two of Gordon’s kids have normal careers, that’s my point tbh, they’re not doing anything special, just getting on with their lives.

Just googled and Brooklyn’s middle name is Joseph…he could always use that. I think David Bowie’s son dropped Zowie quickly!

“* and it can mean -

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having or feeling no interest in something; uninterested.
"her father was so disinterested in her progress that he only visited the school once"*”

Ooh that's an interesting addition. A nice point.

You're one of the few Mumsnetters who hasn't judging by a lot of the posts about them!

Op I agree with you.

I don’t envy his upbringing, which isn’t one I’d wish on anyone, but I’m not sure he is in the best place to be whinging about inauthentic relationships.

He has been recognisable in a way other similar age celebrity offspring were not. Eg playing sports at school he’d be recognised on sight by opposition.
His best option was probably a college in US then just stay out of press for 4 or 5 years. He did start college I believe but dropped out. There also seems to be this requirement for him to be at events as part of family brand which would make staying out of way harder. If every family event and holiday is monetised and all over press it makes seeing family but staying private hard.
I wonder how much say he had in photography book and cooking show. If your parents arrange the opportunity, you are young and used to going along with things and do but realise in hindsight they basically put you in firing line of ridicule.

@Thistooshallpass. I'm with @CallMeDaphne on this one. Not being interested in something is uninterested. Uninterested vs. Disinterested: What's the difference? | Merriam-Webster

I know!! everyone here seems to have a child who went to the same school or is otherwise in the know but can't possibly divulge any more than a virtual tap on the nose

The wedding dress and dancing are being most discussed as those are the bits that are new/unexpected.

Nobody really thinks that they are the way that they behave in public. We’ve had like 30 years of reality tv since the Beckhams got together so the public know about shows being scripted and people making brands etc. I’d say that Kris Jenner is the only other momager who is even more ruthless since she’s gone as far as cashing in on sex tapes and nudity. The next generation are clearly being groomed to repeat their mums’ lives.

If Brooklyn reveals details on the inauthentic marriage- affairs or whatever then they will be discussed too. He doesn’t need the money like Prince Harry does but the constant discussion of the estrangement must be stressful for Brooklyn and I can see why he wants the conversation to change.

Personally I can’t help but wonder how the Beckhams feel about their DIL coming from a family that is even more richer than they are. For example do they feel like they have to keep up with the Peltz family?

Everything he attacks funded his life since birth.

4 children at various London private schools over years there will be Mumsnetters who have come across them.