Sad truth revealed as Beckhams torn apart

Football legend’s David Beckham’s 50th birthday celebrations have been hit by an ugly rift that is threatening to tear his family apart.

Andrew McMurtry

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May 5, 2025 - 12:52PM

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Football legend David Beckham has celebrated his 50th birthday with a star-studded party over the weekend. But there have been more than a few eyebrows raised after the family shared photos of the milestone birthday. Photo: Instagram

1/38Football legend David Beckham has celebrated his 50th birthday with a star-studded party over the weekend. But there have been more than a few eyebrows raised after the family shared photos of the milestone birthday. Photo: Instagram

If you’re keeping up with the Beckhams, you will know that David and Victoria have four children. However, there were pointed pictures with Cruz, 20, Harper, 13, and Romeo, 22, all of whom were tagged in this Instagram photo from Victoria. But there was a big absence as the couple’s eldest child Brooklyn, 26, was a clear absentee from his father’s celebrations. Photo: Instagram

2/38If you’re keeping up with the Beckhams, you will know that David and Victoria have four children. However, there were pointed pictures with Cruz, 20, Harper, 13, and Romeo, 22, all of whom were tagged in this Instagram photo from Victoria. But there was a big absence as the couple’s eldest child Brooklyn, 26, was a clear absentee from his father’s celebrations. Photo: Instagram

Brooklyn, pictured with David and Victoria at the 2019 GQ Men of the Year awards, has reportedly been left on the outside after a rift has driven the family apart. David and Victoria are reportedly “utterly heartbroken” by the relationship breakdown and the Evening Standard reported that Brooklyn hadn’t even contacted his father about his birthday. Photo by Jeff Spicer/Getty Images

3/38Brooklyn, pictured with David and Victoria at the 2019 GQ Men of the Year awards, has reportedly been left on the outside after a rift has driven the family apart. David and Victoria are reportedly “utterly heartbroken” by the relationship breakdown and the Evening Standard reported that Brooklyn hadn’t even contacted his father about his birthday. Photo by Jeff Spicer/Getty Images

There are reportedly several issues at play with the two eldest brothers Romeo and Brooklyn being driven apart. Romeo, pictured here with his girlfriend Kim Turnbull, is said to not be on speaking terms with his brother over his partner, TMZ reported. Turnbull allegedly previously dated Brooklyn years ago, prior to her relationship with Romeo. Photo: Instagram

4/38There are reportedly several issues at play with the two eldest brothers Romeo and Brooklyn being driven apart. Romeo, pictured here with his girlfriend Kim Turnbull, is said to not be on speaking terms with his brother over his partner, TMZ reported. Turnbull allegedly previously dated Brooklyn years ago, prior to her relationship with Romeo. Photo: Instagram

However, it’s not jealousy at the heart of the issue with Brooklyn reportedly questioning Turnbull’s motives for dating another Beckham. Brooklyn, an aspiring chef, has reportedly told his family he will not attend any occasion that Turnbull is also invited to. Photo: Instagram

5/38However, it’s not jealousy at the heart of the issue with Brooklyn reportedly questioning Turnbull’s motives for dating another Beckham. Brooklyn, an aspiring chef, has reportedly told his family he will not attend any occasion that Turnbull is also invited to. Photo: Instagram

6/38However, there are accusations that it goes deeper than that with a sibling feud seemingly turning into a full family rift. Photo: Instagram

Brooklyn Peltz Beckham and Nicola Peltz Beckham have been married for three years as of April 9 and live in LA but none of the Beckham clan publicly acknowledged the anniversary, showing the feud is dividing the family. In fact, at the time, Brooklyn initially posted a bouquet of flowers he’d received with a message “Dear Nicola and Brooklyn, Wishing you a very happy anniversary! Love, Mom, Dad and all the kids.”, only to clarify they were from his in-laws. Photo: Instagram

7/38Brooklyn Peltz Beckham and Nicola Peltz Beckham have been married for three years as of April 9 and live in LA but none of the Beckham clan publicly acknowledged the anniversary, showing the feud is dividing the family. In fact, at the time, Brooklyn initially posted a bouquet of flowers he’d received with a message “Dear Nicola and Brooklyn, Wishing you a very happy anniversary! Love, Mom, Dad and all the kids.”, only to clarify they were from his in-laws. Photo: Instagram

Other sources also put the blame on Brooklyn and Nicola. While David is reportedly anxious to heal the rift, The Sun reported: “Victoria and the family pulled out all the stops but, of course, it’s hard not to think about the one person missing. It’s not just the disrespectful way he and Nicola are behaving, it also impacts the whole family. The reality is, Nicola has just driven a huge wedge between them all. They’ll always be there for him, but since he’s got together with Nicola — who is very headstrong — this has become quite a toxic pattern of behaviour and at some point you have to say, ‘Enough is enough’.” Photo: Instagram

8/38Other sources also put the blame on Brooklyn and Nicola. While David is reportedly anxious to heal the rift, The Sun reported: “Victoria and the family pulled out all the stops but, of course, it’s hard not to think about the one person missing. It’s not just the disrespectful way he and Nicola are behaving, it also impacts the whole family. The reality is, Nicola has just driven a huge wedge between them all. They’ll always be there for him, but since he’s got together with Nicola — who is very headstrong — this has become quite a toxic pattern of behaviour and at some point you have to say, ‘Enough is enough’.” Photo: Instagram

Brooklyn and Nicola also reportedly were in London but flew back to the states on Friday. Brooklyn is pictured here at the 2024 Met Gala. Photo by Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images for The Met Museum/Vogue

9/38Brooklyn and Nicola also reportedly were in London but flew back to the states on Friday. Brooklyn is pictured here at the 2024 Met Gala. Photo by Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images for The Met Museum/Vogue

But despite his older brother’s absence, Romeo stepped up and paid tribute to his father. He reportedly said: “Good evening everyone. I would like to start by thanking you all for being here tonight. I know without many of you in here tonight he wouldn’t be half of the man he is today. But to the man of the moment …” He then reportedly heaped praise on his father. Photo: Instagram

10/38But despite his older brother’s absence, Romeo stepped up and paid tribute to his father. He reportedly said: “Good evening everyone. I would like to start by thanking you all for being here tonight. I know without many of you in here tonight he wouldn’t be half of the man he is today. But to the man of the moment …” He then reportedly heaped praise on his father. Photo: Instagram

11/38David looked like he was having a great time at his 50th. Photo: Instagram

12/38Romeo Beckham carrying the cupcakes. Photo: Instagram

13/38David Beckham went all out for his 50th birthday celebrations, having a party with his family in Miami as well. Photo: Instagram

14/38The extra pictures shared by Victoria pointedly didn’t feature Brooklyn. Photo: Instagram

15/38Beckham and the family also spent a few days in Paris to celebrate the football legend's birthday. Photo: Instagram

The London party was the most star-studded soiree, though. Some big names attended the event, including one celebrity — or rumoured celebrity couple — who were seen getting out of their car. Photo: CRYSTAL PIX / BACKGRID

16/38The London party was the most star-studded soiree, though. Some big names attended the event, including one celebrity — or rumoured celebrity couple — who were seen getting out of their car. Photo: CRYSTAL PIX / BACKGRID

It was Mission: Impossible star Tom Cruise and his rumoured partner Ana de Armas, who is ducking her head behind the seat. Photo: SPLASH / BACKGRID

17/38It was Mission: Impossible star Tom Cruise and his rumoured partner Ana de Armas, who is ducking her head behind the seat. Photo: SPLASH / BACKGRID

The 37-year-old Bond girl de Armas (pictured at the Oscars) and the 62-year-old Cruise have reportedly grown close in recent months but have tried to keep their relationship private. But recently The Sun reported that Cruise had flown de Armas to Madrid in his private jet for a getaway, while sources have downplayed the relationship. “Tom and Ana’s paths crossed years back but they have grown closer in recent months,” a source said. “They are talking about working together on a new film and have been spending time together — both just the two of them, as well as with friends. Tom seems really keen to impress her and flew Ana to Madrid over the Easter weekend. They are having a lot of fun together.” Photo by Mike Coppola/Getty Images

18/38The 37-year-old Bond girl de Armas (pictured at the Oscars) and the 62-year-old Cruise have reportedly grown close in recent months but have tried to keep their relationship private. But recently The Sun reported that Cruise had flown de Armas to Madrid in his private jet for a getaway, while sources have downplayed the relationship. “Tom and Ana’s paths crossed years back but they have grown closer in recent months,” a source said. “They are talking about working together on a new film and have been spending time together — both just the two of them, as well as with friends. Tom seems really keen to impress her and flew Ana to Madrid over the Easter weekend. They are having a lot of fun together.” Photo by Mike Coppola/Getty Images

19/38Cruise was trying to get as low as he could but he was papped by the photographers. Photo: CRYSTAL PIX / BACKGRID

David Beckham and Tom Cruise have been friends for some time. Here, they were pictured having a drink at a London pub. Photo: Instagram/Lisa Freid

20/38David Beckham and Tom Cruise have been friends for some time. Here, they were pictured having a drink at a London pub. Photo: Instagram/Lisa Freid

21/38Tom Cruise and David Beckham leave a performance of the Broadway play All My Sons in 2008. Photo: AP Photo/Charles Sykes

22/38Eva Longoria at the party with celebrity hairdresser Ken Paves, who is also one of Beckham’s good friends. Photo: Instagram

23/38Longoria shared an image of the table setting from David Beckham's 50th celebrations. Photo: Instagram

David Beckham's best friend and business partner David Gardner before the party. His partner Jessica Clarke (middle) is a Victoria Secrets model. Photo: Instagram

24/38David Beckham's best friend and business partner David Gardner before the party. His partner Jessica Clarke (middle) is a Victoria Secrets model. Photo: Instagram

Gardner played with Beckham at Manchester United in the youth teams but after leaving in his late teens, he set up the Elite Sports Agency, becoming one of the biggest football agents in the Premier League. Photo: Instagram

25/38Gardner played with Beckham at Manchester United in the youth teams but after leaving in his late teens, he set up the Elite Sports Agency, becoming one of the biggest football agents in the Premier League. Photo: Instagram