Brooklyn Beckham has reignited speculation over his bitter family rift after publicly praising his father-in-law, Nelson Peltz, as the “best father-in-law” while continuing to remain estranged from his own parents, David and Victoria Beckham.
The 27-year-old took to Instagram to celebrate Mr Peltz's birthday, sharing a smiling photograph of the pair together at a family party and writing: “Happy birthday Nelson.
“I love u so much. I’m so happy I could celebrate you today! Thank you for being the best father in law.”
The heartfelt tribute is likely to fuel further headlines surrounding Brooklyn’s fractured relationship with the Beckham family, which has become one of the most talked-about celebrity feuds of the past year.
Brooklyn gushed over 'best' father-in-law
|The eldest Beckham son has been notably absent from several major family occasions, including celebrations surrounding David Beckham’s recent achievements, while sources claim tensions escalated after Brooklyn publicly accused his parents of attempting to interfere in his marriage to actress Nicola Peltz.
Reports have suggested communication between the two sides has become increasingly limited, with reconciliation appearing distant.
The latest birthday tribute to billionaire businessman Mr Peltz has inevitably drawn comparisons between Brooklyn’s warm relationship with his wife’s family and the apparent breakdown in ties with his own.
While David and Victoria have continued to reference Brooklyn in public family posts, reports suggest those gestures have not been well received by their son, who is said to want greater distance from the family spotlight.
The Instagram post comes just days after Brooklyn found himself at the centre of another storm following his much-discussed DoorDash World Cup campaign.
In the advert, released during the FIFA World Cup, Brooklyn is seen watching football at home while holding match tickets before joking: “You’re probably wondering why I’m watching the FIFA World Cup 2026 from home… it’s a long story.”
The teaser ends with the words: “It’s complicated. More soon.”
Many viewers interpreted the campaign as a thinly veiled reference to his ongoing feud with the Beckhams, particularly given David Beckham’s legendary association with football and the World Cup.
The family got together to celebrate his birthday
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Further versions of the advert showed Brooklyn giving away the tickets rather than attending the tournament himself, prompting accusations from critics that he was capitalising on family drama for commercial gain.
The campaign divided opinion online, with some fans praising Brooklyn for addressing the situation with humour, while others accused him of profiting from a deeply personal family dispute.
Social media discussions were dominated by claims that the advert appeared to reference his estrangement from David, Victoria and his siblings.
Just as questions were beginning to fade over the DoorDash controversy, his declaration that Mr Peltz is the “best father-in-law” has been interpreted by many observers as another uncomfortable moment for David, who has repeatedly spoken publicly about the importance of family.
The family have not spoken since last year
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