Victoria Beckham sends olive branch to son Brooklyn as Sir Elton John intervenes to fix family feud
The rift between Brooklyn, his American actress wife Nicola Peltz, 30, and the Beckhams has seemingly widened over the past few months.
5
But matriarch Victoria, 51, has liked Brooklyn's latest Instagram reel showing him rustling up pasta in the kitchen, suggesting tensions could be thawing.
In the video, budding chef Brooklyn, 26, rustles up tomato pasta on a yacht, using a pan of seawater to cook his spaghetti.
It follows an intervention from Sir Elton John, who is Brooklyn's godfather and also close pals with David, 50, and Victoria.
The legendary singer, 78, has publicly praised Brooklyn and Nicola on social media while the feud has been making headlines, and he has even hung out with them in Cannes.
The couple were seen with Elton's husband, David Furnish, at the La Guerite, with other guests including music producer Andrew Watt who worked with Elton on his latest album.
We revealed Elton 'briefly' touched on the family feud before sticking to more neutral territory.
'Elton is the showbiz equivalent of Switzerland,' said a source.
'He's utterly neutral in this row.
'Elton of old may have relished in taking sides - in this case his young godson, Brooklyn - but two years off his 80th birthday, he's a man who has seen and done it all.
'He just wants everyone to be happy. There is no side-taking as such; he simply adores his godson, and really has a laugh with Nicola who he thinks has a great sense of humour.
"He wants to look after them in his role as 'spiritual adviser' as a godfather, it's a role he takes seriously.
'Elton and David think the situation is terribly sad, and has gently suggested to all involved that life is short — and to patch things up.
'They had a really fun long lunch in the South of France, where Elton and David have a beautiful villa, and besides a very brief chat on the subject that dare rear its name, they discussed loads of other, much more lighthearted matters.
"Elton has said his bit - he is adamant he doesn't want to stick his nose in and p*** off either party. He just wants peace.'
Perhaps Victoria is making moves to smooth relations ahead of the October release of her Netflix documentary.
It is understood she will not touch on the feud - although she has promised there will be 'tears' in the four-parter.
Nicola and Brooklyn will not be in it — but that is because no scenes were filmed with them.
A source added: 'The children hardly feature — it's simply not a case of Brooklyn and Nicola being cut, as they weren't in it to start with.
5
5
5
"This is very much a project focusing on Victoria's transaction from pop star to businesswoman and designer.'
Younger Beckham boys Cruz and Romeo were recently accused of turning their backs on Brooklyn for good, sending the family deeper into crisis.
It came after fans spotted the siblings had blocked their elder brother on social media.
A source said: 'Blocking or unfollowing someone on Instagram is like the Gen Z version of World War Three. It's a sad new low.
'But the truth is, Brooklyn has cut out his parents David and Victoria from his life and it's the same with Romeo and Cruz.
"Even when the family have reached out to Brooklyn they have been ignored.
'He's not had contact for months and it feels clear to them that he doesn't want to make amends.'
The feud, which The Sun understands started over money, has been bubbling for several months.
The Beckham Family Feud
April 2022: Brooklyn marries Nicola Peltz.
Wedding Dress Controversy: Rumours begin circulating that there's tension between Nicola and Victoria Beckham after Nicola chooses not to wear a Victoria Beckham -designed wedding gown. Nicola later clarifies in August 2022 (and again in March 2023) that Victoria's atelier couldn't make the dress in time, but reports in May 2025 suggest Victoria actually changed her mind about making the dress.
Post-Wedding (2022 onwards): Minimal interaction between Nicola and Victoria on social media, and noticeable absence of Nicola at key Beckham family events.
Alleged Wedding "Hijack": In May 2025, a source claimed Victoria "ruined" part of the wedding by allegedly hijacking a dance with Marc Anthony, which was meant for Brooklyn and Nicola. Nicola reportedly ran from the room crying.
March 2025: A resurfaced TikTok of Romeo and Cruz mimicking a "baby voice" (which fans associate with Nicola) sparks speculation of sibling shade.
April 2025: Brooklyn and Nicola are reportedly absent from Victoria Beckham's 51st birthday celebrations in Miami and her Paris Fashion Week show.
May 2025: David Beckham's 50th Birthday Snub: Brooklyn and Nicola are notably absent from David Beckham's 50th birthday celebrations in London, despite being invited. Reports suggest their absence was due to Brooklyn not wanting to be in the same room as Kim Turnbull, the girlfriend of Romeo who had previously been reported to have been dating Brooklyn, who David allegedly opted to have at the party over Nicola.
Rumours emerge of a falling out between Brooklyn and his younger brother Romeo, reportedly due to Romeo's new girlfriend, DJ Kim Turnbull, who allegedly had a past connection with Brooklyn.
Reports surface that the Beckham parents are "hurt and disappointed" that Brooklyn is "playing no part in family life." Sources claim that tensions between Brooklyn and Nicola and his parents are "definitely not beyond repair."
June 2025: Brooklyn and Nicola reportedly enlist a "crisis team" similar to Prince Harry and Meghan Markle for "reputation management" due to the growing media scrutiny.
Cruz Beckham posts cryptic lyrics on Instagram that some interpret as a swipe at Brooklyn.
July 2025: Reports indicate David and Victoria are "desperate" to reconcile with Brooklyn. Brooklyn publicly wishes his sister Harper a happy 14th birthday on Instagram, tagging Nicola, which is seen as a potential "olive branch" and a rare public message to his family amid the rumored rift.
Brooklyn UNFOLLOWS his brothers Romeo and Cruz just 24 hours after his birthday message to Harper. Nicola quickly follows suit and also ditches the Beckham bros from her Instagram following. Romeo and Cruz are now also no longer following Brooklyn.
Hashtags
Try Our AI Features
Explore what Daily8 AI can do for you:
Comments
No comments yet...
Related Articles
Daily Mail
20 minutes ago
- Daily Mail
Michelle Pfeiffer APOLOGIZES for attacking Bill Gates and suggesting he planned to contaminate food supply
Iconic actress Michelle Pfeiffer has apologized to billionaire Bill Gates after she accused him of planning to contaminate America's food supply. Pfeiffer took to Instagram to walk back comments that she made earlier this month, apologizing for expressing concerns over the FDA 's approval of Apeel, a Gates-backed food coating meant to extend the shelf life of produce. She said at the time: 'Apeel (an edible, plant-based coating designed to extend the shelf life of fresh fruits and vegetables) was just approved and now "organic" produce is coated in something we cannot see or wash off.' 'Very concerning,' she added. In an Instagram story on Thursday, the actress admitted that 'it turns out that I unintentionally reposted inaccurate and outdated information' about the product. The normally low-key actress, 67, surprised many with her attack on the Microsoft founder, in which she also claimed that 'organic produce is no longer safe' due to Gates' efforts. Apeel has long been mired in controversy over its ingredients and association with Gates. The company was founded in 2012 by entrepreneur James Rogers with the help of a $100,000 grant from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation. The Gates' are not currently involved in Apeel, which has received substantial backing from venture capitalist Andreessen Horowitz. Pfeiffer previously expressed concerns over the FDA's approval of Apeel, a Gates-backed food coating meant to extend the shelf life of produce
Daily Mail
21 minutes ago
- Daily Mail
Johnny Depp's daughter Lily-Rose passionately kisses her girlfriend after celebrating two year anniversary
Lily-Rose Depp packed on the PDA with her girlfriend 070 Shake after a romantic dinner date in Beverly Hills on Wednesday evening. During a night out on the town, the 26-year-old actress was spotted kissing the rapper as they stepped out of celebrity hotspot, E Baldi, in Beverly Hills. Depp and her girlfriend of over two years appeared to be in high spirits as they walked out with big smiles on both of their faces after enjoying dinner together at the Italian restaurant. It has been three months since they have been seen together in public. During their last public outing, Depp narrowly avoided an awkward run-in with her ex-boyfriend Timothee Chalamet and his girlfriend Kylie Jenner as they both attended the same basketball game with their respective partners. For their romantic date this week, the Nosferatu star and 070 Shake, born Danielle Balbuena, sported casual-chic attire. The nepo baby daughter of Johnny Depp and Vanessa Paradis bundled up in a navy blue, fitted sweater layered over a dark gray halter top. She looked effortlessly stylish as she sported a pair of straight-leg, baggy jeans teamed with black ballet flats. The Idol star also carried a baby blue Chanel tote bag paired with matching, dainty gold jewelry for her date night look. She appeared to be sporting little to no makeup and tied her blonde hair up in a messy bun. At her side, the musician — whom Depp started dating back in early 2023 — looked effortlessly stylish in a bright blue sweater paired with pinstriped pants and platform boots. At one point while exiting the restaurant, the pair stopped to gaze into each other's eyes as they lingered in a special moment. Depp put her hands around her girlfriend's face before pulling her in for a kiss. Depp previously dated the Chalamet for two years after they played love interests in David Michôd's 2019 historical epic The King. She started dating 070 Shake in early 2023, confirming their romance when they went Instagram official later that same year. In April, she managed to avoid an awkward reunion with her ex at a Lakers game — just shortly after they almost had another run in at the Oscars in March. At the time, Depp was on stage presenting an award while her ex-boyfriend Timothée was sitting in the front row with his girlfriend Kylie Jenner. However, the pair appeared to take leave from their seats as Depp joined a slew of actresses to present the award to Wicked's Paul Tazewell. Minutes before, Chalamet was seen leading his beloved away hand-in-hand during a commercial break. When winner Tazewell made his way up to the stage, the camera panned the front row, with the couple no longer in their seats. The video was posted on the actor's fan account on TikTok and shared by eagle-eyed viewers who questioned where they had gone. Depp and Chalamet's relationship was relatively private, and fans only found out they had split when the star described himself as 'currently single' in 2020. He once acknowledged their romance during an interview with GQ in which he recalled feeling embarrassed when photos of them kissing on a yacht were made public. 'I went to bed that night thinking that was one of the best days of my life,' he said. 'I was on this boat all day with someone I really loved, and closing my eyes, I was like, indisputably, "That was great." 'And then waking up to all these pictures, and feeling embarrassed, and looking like a real nob? All pale? And then people are like, "This is a PR stunt." A PR stunt?! Do you think I'd want to look like that in front of all of you?!'
Telegraph
21 minutes ago
- Telegraph
Children's author Allan Ahlberg dies aged 87
Allan Ahlberg, the author of the children's classic Funnybones, has died aged 87. Ahlberg was known for creating beloved children's books with his first wife Janet, with their scores of titles including The Jolly Postman, which sold more than six million copies. Publisher Penguin Random House confirmed the death of the author, who enjoyed a 50-year writing career. Colleagues said Ahlberg was still revising the cover art for his books a week before his death. Francesca Dow, director of children's books at the publishing house, hailed him as 'extraordinary' and said his work would be 'loved by children and families for years to come'. Ahlberg had worked as a postman, a plumber's mate and a grave digger before a writing career began unexpectedly after he met Janet Hall, who would become his first wife. She was an illustrator who had become frustrated with the quality of the books she was being sent to work on, and requested that Ahlberg attempt to write something better. That resulted in the 1975 book Here are the Brick Street Boys, which would be the first of many collaborations. These included Funnybones, about a family of skeletons, which was adapted into a children's TV series aired on the BBC. Janet Ahlberg died in 1994, and Mr Ahlberg published several tributes to her, including Janet's Last Book, which included many of the illustrator's previously unseen pictures. In 2014, Ahlberg made headlines for refusing lifetime a achievement award because it was sponsored by Amazon. The author took issue with the company's record on tax, and turned down commendation at the Booktrust Best Book Awards because Booktrust had been supported financially by the tech giant. He said at the time: 'When companies like Amazon cheat – paying 0.1 per cent on billions, pretending it is earning money not in the UK, but in Luxembourg, that's a bad thing. 'We should surely, at the very least, say that it is bad and on no account give it any support or, by association, respectability. The idea that my 'lifetime achievement' should have the Amazon tag attached to it is unacceptable.' Ahlberg later worked with other illustrators, including his daughter, Jessica, who helped create a pop-up version of the Goldilocks tale. He is survived by Jessica, his wife Vanessa, and stepdaughters Saskia and Johanna. Belinda Ioni Rasmussen, the chief executive of the children's publisher Walker Books Group, said of her time working with Mr Ahlberg: 'Allan once told us that when his daughter asked him for a story, she would request 'one straight out of your mouth'. 'Over the years, many at Walker were truly privileged to hear stories straight from Allan's mouth. He was enormously playful in spirit and language and had the ability to make you smile in one sentence. Allan inspired generations of children's writers, inspired all of us who worked with him, and inspired artists to make some of their very best work.' The publishing house put out his last picture book, Under the Table, in 2023.
