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What is going on with Brooklyn/Harper Beckham?

210 replies

IberianLynx · Today 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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Seabubbles · Today 18:47

Theseagullsarenowclouds · Today 18:35

Well, I for one will now always think of them as Diarrhoea & Vomiting.

I can't believe he finally got the knighthood that the sleaze was after for years. He's not even in the same league as Sir Lewis, Dame Tracey and the Kennys.

People seem to be really over the Beckham now. I wonder if it's becoming a case of overachieving, the Knighthood, Star of Fame etc just makes them so stratospherically unrelatable and too perfect.

diddl · Today 18:52

I find it odd that they thought that as a married man & living in a different country(?) he'd still be turning up for Brand Family Beckham paps.

ForWiseRoseCat · Today 18:54

Seabubbles · Today 18:47

People seem to be really over the Beckham now. I wonder if it's becoming a case of overachieving, the Knighthood, Star of Fame etc just makes them so stratospherically unrelatable and too perfect.

It's because people are seeing them for what they actually are. His letter about not getting a knighthood should really have made him illegible for eternity.

He isn't a nice person, he cut his own Dad off for years. Now it's happening to him.

They've paraded their children in front of the media since birth. They sat on bloody thrones at their wedding, how arrogant can you actually get.

They tip off the press and sully their own son's name to save their brand.

BridgetJonesV2 · Today 18:54

There's longer footage of that airport pap walk on YouTube.
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Victoria's behaviour is seriously odd here. She could have walked through there in about 30 seconds, instead there's just so much drama and hair fiddling - it's a bit unhinged in truth.

TheGingerCatsWhiskas · Today 18:55

Bit like when couple fiends split you realistically end up having to make a choice or like when two friends in the same group have a serious falloutwhich won't ever be resolved
You do end up having to pick

Seabubbles · Today 18:58

ForWiseRoseCat · Today 18:54

It's because people are seeing them for what they actually are. His letter about not getting a knighthood should really have made him illegible for eternity.

He isn't a nice person, he cut his own Dad off for years. Now it's happening to him.

They've paraded their children in front of the media since birth. They sat on bloody thrones at their wedding, how arrogant can you actually get.

They tip off the press and sully their own son's name to save their brand.

I am inclined to agree, I think there is Beckham fatigue. Surely at this point there so nothing left for them to achieve/buy and they can step back and enjoy their lives and success, they cannot get any more famous now. Surely the only thing possibly left for them is to marry Harper off into the Royal Family. What more could they possibly want or need in life?

BeardySchnauzer · Today 19:00

Yes remember the harper bday party at Buckingham palace that caused a rift with Stella McCartney because the latter does believe in protecting her kids.

Lovingapeacefulgarden · Today 19:04

safetyfreak · Today 18:43

Yes, this just makes me believe his side of the story even more. No wonder he has cut them all off.

Absolutely I can see why he cut them off. Its sad that his relationship with his much younger sister has suffered but I doubt he has a choice but to keep clear of all of them.

Fkj23jdfj · Today 19:05

Does she not go to school?

BeardySchnauzer · Today 19:08

also remember when Cruz was going to be the next Justin bieber and released that xmas song when he was 11 and it flopped

its like they don’t understand career paths other than showbiz and the kids were never given the educational opportunities to look beyond that

HermioneHerman · Today 19:11

WheretheFishesareFrightening · Today 14:23

The fact we even know it happens sort of puts Brooklyn in the right. It is of course possible to do things in private, even if your the Beckhams, and Harper chose not to go that route which Brooklyn has made it clear he would prefer.

Although, my sympathy is limited for someone who was happy to be within Brand Beckham when his family wealth supported him, but once he married into a richer family he was happy to disown the brand. The Peltzes don't need to maintain celebrity like the Beckhams do to remain wealthy and relevant, and so I suspect he thinks that his parents should have given him the life Nicola had (one with all of the opportunities that nepotism brings but without creating tabloid fodder), but they weren't wealthy enough for that.

He didn't complain about the compromises associated with Brand Beckham when he needed it, but now it's given him access to a better life he's happy to disown it.

He hasn't even disowned it though, he could just be a Peltz if he hated the circus so much but he wanted to retain his name for his own branding purposes. And Nicola despite being mega wealthy is far better known as a Beckham than she ever was before - they never even would have met without the rich famous parents for a start! And they both trade massively off the name, with his sauce brand named after his dad's shirt number for example.

I do have sympathy for him to some extent and doubt it was a great way to grow up (and definitely think there is likely truth on both sides) but it's completely hypocritical to complain about brand Beckham but still want the money and hoopla that comes with it, IMO.

BeardySchnauzer · Today 19:14

I don’t know. I think it would all be resolvable if they left him alone.

like the Osborne’s - I didn’t even know they had another daughter! I know she didn’t want to be in the limelight at all but I think it is possible to have a relationship with your child that is purely personal and isn’t played out in the papers/on SM

i imagine a big part of it is him trying to take control of his life and if they let him do that then he would probably come round to a relationship

as for using the name - it’s his as much as theirs tbh

why did David cut his dad off?

YourTruthorMine · Today 19:17

They make me sick, exploiting their daughter for 'sympathy' PR whilst flogging her new beauty range, at this point they are as bad as, if not worse, than Harry & Meghan

EineReiseDurchDieZeit · Today 19:20

Fkj23jdfj · Today 19:05

Does she not go to school?

She was meant to be doing the 11+ at one point. I can’t remember where I saw that though

BeardySchnauzer · Today 19:22

That was ages ago. She goes to a good school but despite VB saying she’s focussing on GCSEs next year she does seem to miss a lot

Pedallleur · Today 19:25

Nothings going on that need concern us. David has his star on Hollywood Boulevard so time to generate a bit more publicity for the family.

lornad00m · Today 19:30

Performative bs.

I wouldn't be remotely surprised if all this 'drama' wasn't a marketing strategy orchestrated by all parties concerned.

How else could this bunch of talentless thirst goblins stay relevant.

AnAlpacaForChristmasPleaseSanta · Today 19:33

BridgetJonesV2 · Today 18:54

There's longer footage of that airport pap walk on YouTube.
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Victoria's behaviour is seriously odd here. She could have walked through there in about 30 seconds, instead there's just so much drama and hair fiddling - it's a bit unhinged in truth.

Edited

It's really sad how uncomfortable those boys look and Victoria barely looks at them, doesn't even talk to them or try to put a reassuring arm around even them. By contrast the toddler Harper is completely non plussed by the grown men clicking cameras at her, so is presumably well used to it.

allthingsinmoderation · Today 19:34

Twatalert · Today 18:30

Those who have experienced narcissistic abuse can tell with high accuracy. The script is always the same the same the same. How I suspect they are narcs i am not even trying to convince you of.

You also did a massive u turn here how we apparently dont know, but you seem to think you know a relationship should be possible u under firm boundaries.

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.

JulietteHasAGun · Today 19:35

BeardySchnauzer · Today 19:22

That was ages ago. She goes to a good school but despite VB saying she’s focussing on GCSEs next year she does seem to miss a lot

Guess it must be hard to stay motivated if you think you’re never going to have to work a day in your life. She’ll get involved with her mum’s business or set up her own skincare range and be the U.K. kylie Jenner I guess.

TheGingerCatsWhiskas · Today 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

Tableforjoan · Today 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.

Mindia · Today 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

AnAlpacaForChristmasPleaseSanta · Today 19:45

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

👆💯.

sparklyblueberry2 · Today 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!