It follows David’s 2025 highlights reel in which Brooklyn was notably absent
David Beckham has shared an emotional New Year message that appears to reach out to his estranged eldest son, Brooklyn, amid months of reported family tension.
The former football star, 50, posted a series of heartfelt family photos on Instagram featuring wife Victoria Beckham and their four children, including Brooklyn Beckham, who has been notably absent from family gatherings throughout 2025. Alongside the images, Beckham wrote: “You are my life ❤️ I love you all. Love daddy. On to 2026 x.”
One particularly telling post showed David and Brooklyn cheek-to-cheek, accompanied by the caption: “I love you all so much.” Another black-and-white image featured Victoria cuddling their youngest daughter Harper while sons Brooklyn, Romeo, and Cruz gathered close on a sofa.
Brooklyn Still Silent as 2026 Approaches
Brooklyn, 26, who lives in Los Angeles with his wife Nicola Peltz, has yet to publicly respond. The couple, eight hours behind the UK, have continued to share loved-up posts from the US, presenting a united front amid the speculation.
Absence From Beckham’s 2025 Highlights Reel
David’s emotional family post comes just days after he shared a 2025 highlights video celebrating major milestones—turning 50, being knighted by King Charles, and winning the MLS as an owner. Brooklyn was conspicuously missing from the montage, while younger children Romeo, Cruz, and Harper featured prominently.
Reflecting on the year, Beckham wrote that he felt “very lucky” and thanked his wife, children, friends, and colleagues, quoting former manager Sir Alex Ferguson with the phrase: “On to the next.”
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Tensions reportedly deepened after Brooklyn skipped the wedding of longtime family friend Holly Ramsay, who married Olympic swimmer Adam Peaty at Bath Abbey. David and Victoria attended the ceremony, with Victoria even designing the mother-of-the-bride’s dress.
Subtle Social Media Digs
The Beckham family fallout has reportedly been ongoing since Brooklyn and Nicola missed David’s 50th birthday celebrations in May. Matters escalated when Cruz revealed that family members had been blocked on social media. Shortly after, Brooklyn posted a TikTok featuring Lady Gaga’s Telephone, using the lyric: “Sorry I cannot hear you, I’m kinda busy.”
Nicola also shared a selfie captioned “I love being home” after spending Christmas with her parents, while David and Victoria celebrated the holidays in Oxfordshire without Brooklyn. The couple posted a video slow-dancing to Guilty by Barbra Streisand and Barry Gibb, prompting further speculation about a pointed message.
A Possible Step Toward Reconciliation?
While the rift appears unresolved, David Beckham’s latest posts are widely seen as a significant olive branch—one that places family front and centre as the Beckhams head into 2026. Whether Brooklyn will respond publicly remains to be seen, but the message from his father is clear: the door is still open.
