Brooklyn Beckham's decision not to spend Christmas and New Year with his parents, David and Victoria, and siblings has raised a lot of eyebrows. Here's the reported reason behind his decisions.
Brooklyn Beckham and Nicola Peltz's New Year 2026 celebration was all about fireworks, dancing and club nights. But their decision not to ring in the New Year with the Beckham family was the highlight throughout the holiday season. Instead of celebrating the occasion with parents, David and Victoria Beckham, and his siblings, Brooklyn chose to ring in 2026 with his wife, Nicola, in Miami. Needless to say, the decision has once again brought the spotlight on the strained Beckham family bond. Here's what we know about the decision of Brooklyn Beckham and Nicola Peltz.
According to the latest news report by TMZ, Brooklyn Beckham welcomed the New Year by partying at Miami's iconic E11EVEN nightclub, watching rapper 50 Cent perform on stage. The witnesses revealed that he seemingly looked unbothered by his ongoing family tension. His decision was another step in his continuing pattern of celebrating major milestones away from his family. According to People and others, the family conflict has been "very real", and Brooklyn's repeated absence from his family gatherings, including his father, David Beckham's 50th birthday and his mother, Victoria's Netflix premiere, has only increased speculations around the rift.
Furthermore, witnesses confirmed to the outlet that the couple did not attempt to hide away on New Year's Eve from the attention. Instead, they were seen dancing and singing to 50 Cent's iconic hits as they soaked in Miami's party scene. Additionally, some other stars and high-profile figures who joined the party included Madelyn Cline, Paige Bueckers, Wyclef Jean and Meek Mill. Sharing the couple's demeanour for the night, the insider said:
"They appeared completely unfazed by the ongoing family tension."
Although Brooklyn Beckham partied in South Florida, his father, David Beckham, quietly made a heartfelt gesture for him. The football legend made headlines earlier in the day when he shared a 20-photo Instagram recap of 2025 with no single photo of Brooklyn. His omission seemed intentional to netizens, intensifying the rumours about their conflict. However, a few hours later, David tried to cover the emotional distance by sharing two childhood pictures of Brooklyn with the caption:
"I love you all so much. You are my life. On to 2026."
Despite David Beckham's attempt to put out the fire between them, many netizens interpreted the throwback pictures as David's way of expressing his love, especially after Brooklyn had reportedly blocked his family members on Instagram. Brooklyn's younger brother, Cruz, earlier confirmed the speculation that his brother had blocked them, but later, Victoria's spokesperson denied the claim.
According to People, insiders close to the Beckham family reveal that the tensions within the clan go back to Brooklyn and Nicola's 2022 wedding. Initially, the drama began when Nicola reportedly refused to wear Victoria's wedding dress designs, and later, an alleged conflict over the first dance at the wedding escalated the tension. Since then, the emotional distance between the family has continued to grow, with Brooklyn aligning more closely with the Peltz family and moving away from his family. Moreover, the couple's recent decision to spend Christmas with the Peltz family and party the New Year away from London has fueled the buzz.
As of now, the Beckhams remain in the spotlight due to an alleged family divide. Although David Beckham has shared an olive branch, Brooklyn seems to be busy in his life. It will be important to see whether 2026 brings a reconciliation or a deepened conflict for the Beckhams.
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