Brooklyn Beckham and Nicola Peltz have given a hint towards the simmering unrest with Brooklyn's family in a newly released joint interview before the feud imploded with David's 50th birthday celebrations.
David Beckham, 50, and wife Victoria, 51, have become estranged from eldest child Brooklyn, 26, whose heiress wife, 30, has been blamed for the rift in the once tight-knit family.
And in a telling interview from April with Glamour Germany, the couple opened up about outside interference in their marriage and hinted at worsening relations with the Beckham clan, as they instead focused on the advice they'd received from Nicola's billionaire parents, Nelson and Claudia Peltz.
While Brooklyn appeared to be deliberately omitting mention of his family, as he shared a different meaning behind the name of his hot sauce, Cloud 23.
The aspiring chef's team told last week how the number 23 was a 'warm nod' to David, who wore number 23 while playing for Real Madrid and LA Galaxy, inspired by NBA legend Michael Jordan, in a touching move that appeared to be an olive branch to his father.
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Brooklyn Beckham and Nicola Peltz have given a hint towards the simmering unrest with Brooklyn's family in a newly released joint interview before the feud imploded with David's 50th birthday celebrations
David Beckham . 50, and wife Victoria, 51, have become estranged from eldest child Brooklyn, 26, whose heiress wife, 30, has been blamed for the rift in the once tight-knit family
And in a telling interview from April with Glamour Germany , the couple opened up about outside interference in their marriage and hinted at worsening relations with the Beckham clan
However, in the new interview, Brooklyn failed to mention his father, simply stating: 'The 23 stands for our engagement date and my age back then.'
And while he went shirtless in one shot to show off his many tattoos, Brooklyn only referenced the ones he'd made in honour of his wife - ignoring his many inked tributes to his family.
He explained he has over 100 tattoos, but when asked which were the most special to him, he listed: 'Some mean a lot to me, like Nicola’s eyes on my neck or our wedding vows. I also have the Star of David and a tattoo honoring my grandfather.'
While Nicola made a point of mentioning her favourite of Brooklyn's inked tributes was one for her own family, saying: 'I love it when Brooklyn gets tattoos that have a special story. He also got my mother's rosary tattooed on his hand.'
Brooklyn has many tattoos dedicated to his parents, including David's birth year, 1975, on his thumb, a huge anchor with the word Dad written through, an elaborate rose design with MUM emblazoned on it and the words 'mama's boy' standing out on his chest.
He also has copied several of his father's own inked designs and David's nickname for him, 'Buster', alongside tributes to his younger siblings, including their birth years on the back of his arm and the initials, DVBRCH, for David, Victoria, Brooklyn, Romeo, Cruz and Harper.
Elsewhere in the interview, he and Nicola also seemed to hint at interference in their relationship and the ongoing reports of the family feud.
When asked how they 'protect' their relationship in the spotlight, Brooklyn stated: 'Ignore the noise. Keep your head down, work hard, be kind. People are always going to talk. What matters is that we’re happy together.'
Nicola also revealed she had taken her advice from her parents when it comes to relationships.
The pair were draped over each other in a striking photoshoot as they opened up about the ins and outs of their relationship in the months leading up to their feud with Brooklyn's parents
When asked how they 'protect' their relationship in the spotlight, Brooklyn stated: 'Ignore the noise. Keep your head down, work hard, be kind'
She explained: 'My parents always told me, “Tell us the truth, and we’ll help you.” That mindset has stayed with me.
'Whether it’s with friends, family, or in a relationship—honesty builds trust, closeness, growth. Real connection only happens when you’re brave enough to be honest.'
When asked the same question about 'advice for young couples', Brooklyn failed to mention his own parents, instead stating: 'Always be honest. There’s nothing worse than keeping things from each other.'
The couple were interviewed for Glamour Germany's Love edition, with the pair draped over one another in a striking photoshoot.
Giving their definition of love, Nicola shared: 'It’s this calm feeling, a sense of safety that takes over your whole body. I’d never felt that before.’
Brooklyn added: ‘You should marry your best friend. Someone who feels like home. For me, that’s Nicola.’
The couple's interview came after The Mail on Sunday revealed that the feud had grown so bitter that Brooklyn's brother Cruz has taken to contacting the family's favourite hangouts ahead of any visits to confirm that he won't cross paths with his sibling.
He is said to have sent messages to the owners of their haunts specifically asking questions such as, 'Is Brooklyn there?', to make sure the coast was clear.
And he even follows that up with a request to 'let him know' if his brother later turned up, sources say.
Brooklyn does not even live in London, having set up home in Los Angeles with his wife Nicola, but relations have deteriorated so much that he no longer tells parents David and Victoria when he's in town.
Earlier this month the couple jetted to the UK for a photoshoot with Italian luxury fashion brand Moncler.
But while the location was just two miles from the family's home in west London, they kept the visit secret – even from younger sister, Harper, 13, who used to pose for pictures with Nicola on social media.
The Beckhams are said to have learned of Brooklyn's visit only when they spotted an Instagram post that Nicola made about the job.
News that Cruz is making moves to avoid inadvertently bumping into his brother are the latest indication of the deep rift within the Beckham family.
The couple opened up about outside interference in their marriage and the advice they'd received from Nicola's billionaire parents, Nelson and Claudia Peltz
Rumours were further fuelled when Cruz appeared to reference the drama in a cryptic post on Instagram last week.
He wrote: 'It takes 43 muscles in your face to frown, and 17 to smile. Be kind and tell the truth.'
It is unclear what 'truth' he is referring to, but many saw it as a veiled reference to Brooklyn. The post was later deleted.
It has been many months since the family spent time together, with the feud becoming public knowledge when Brooklyn failed to attend any of his father's 50th birthday celebrations a month ago.
While Brooklyn was present at the Victoria's 50th, both he and his wife failed to make an appearance at her 51st.
And while his younger brothers Romeo and Cruz took to social media to pay their birthday tributes to their parents, on both occasions Brooklyn stayed silent.
Brooklyn appeared to nail his loyalties to the mast when he posted an image on Instagram of himself and Nicola riding a motorbike, writing: 'My whole world x I will love you forever x I always choose you baby x you're the most amazing person I know xx me and you forever baby.'
The Beckhams have largely remained silent in public about the rift, but they are said to fear that Brooklyn is falling increasingly under the control of Nicola (pictured last year)
The Beckhams have largely remained silent in public about the rift, but they are said to fear that Brooklyn is falling increasingly under the control of Nicola.
As a source told the Mail last week: 'Brooklyn is now being referred to as "the hostage".
'Those who love him fear that he is being controlled by Nicola, and it is heartbreaking.'
Tensions allegedly began in the lead-up to Brooklyn and Nicola's £3 million wedding in April 2022, with Nicola was said to have declined an offer to wear a dress designed by Victoria Beckham.
