Kaylah Walton
The family dynamics of former soccer star David Beckham and his spouse, the ex-singer Victoria, have attracted significant media scrutiny due to internal conflicts. Following the fallout with their eldest son Brooklyn, it’s now Cruz Beckham who is calling for honesty.
Brooklyn, aged 26, is tied in marriage to 30-year-old actress Nicola Peltz, and the duo has seemingly distanced themselves from the Beckham circle. Notably, they were absent from the festivities celebrating the former England star’s 50th birthday. In contrast, 20-year-old Cruz appears eager to mend the mounting familial discord, as he “pleads” for openness in his message.
Cruz’s heartfelt plea to Brooklyn amid the family strife
Cruz Beckham posted on social media: “It takes 43 facial muscles to frown and 17 to smile. Choose kindness and speak your truth,” Even after traveling to London, Brooklyn and Nicola chose not to show up for the significant family gathering at the Beckham residence in the Cotswolds, nor did they participate in a picturesque getaway to France or a dinner at Notting Hill’s Core restaurant.
This week, Brooklyn and Nicola flew into London from their home in Los Angeles for a collaborative photoshoot with the luxury fashion label Moncler, situated just under three miles from the Beckham family’s home in Holland Park. Strikingly, they opted not to inform David and Victoria about their visit, nor did they arrange to see them.
Hope for reconciliation may be on the horizon for the Beckham family
Despite the tension, there are signs implying that Brooklyn hasn’t entirely severed his connection to his parents, as he continues to take pride in his association with his hot sauce venture Cloud23. He launched the brand in September of last year, sharing that the ’23’ refers to David’s iconic number 23 jersey, which he donned while at Real Madrid and later for LA Galaxy.
This nod to David serves as a “pleasant reminder” against the backdrop of their strained relationship. However, there’s no current reference to David on the Cloud23 website. The “Cloud” in the name represents the brand’s slogan, “Taste beyond the clouds,” highlighting a luxurious dining experience. Some suggest that the “23” could also signify the day of his marriage: June 23, 2020.
