David and Victoria Beckham have returned to Instagram following their son Brooklyn Peltz Beckham’s explosive statement about family tensions. On January 21, the couple posted birthday tributes to close friends, marking their first social media activity since Brooklyn’s accusations earlier in the week.
Victoria Celebrates Emma Bunton
Victoria Beckham, 51, honored her fellow Spice Girl Emma Bunton on her 50th birthday. She shared a throwback black-and-white photo of herself giving Bunton a piggyback ride, captioned: “Happy birthday @emmaleebunton. I love you so much!!” She followed up with a clip from the Spice Girls’ 1996 hit Say You’ll Be There, filmed in California’s Mojave Desert, adding: “Happy birthday Baby 🤍 Kisses xxx.”
David Honors Former Teammates
David Beckham, 50, used his Instagram Stories to wish former Manchester United teammates Phil Neville and Nicky Butt a happy birthday. He posted photos of himself with Neville, including a shot from his Netflix docuseries Beckham, writing: “Happy Birthday Mate @philipneville18.” He also shared playful images of Butt, captioning one with “Birthday Boy” in United’s colors.
Brooklyn’s Explosive Claims
The Beckhams’ posts come just days after Brooklyn, 26, accused his parents of prioritizing “Brand Beckham” over family. In six slides shared on Instagram Stories, he alleged that David and Victoria tried to “ruin” his relationship with wife Nicola Peltz Beckham. He claimed Victoria canceled Nicola’s wedding dress at the last minute, hijacked their first dance, and refused to support Nicola’s charity efforts during the LA fires. Brooklyn further stated: “I do not want to reconcile with my family. I’m standing up for myself for the first time in my life.” He accused his parents of controlling narratives in the press and valuing endorsements above genuine family love.
Family Rift Intensifies
Brooklyn and Nicola were notably absent from David’s 50th birthday celebrations in May 2025. Brooklyn claimed he and Nicola traveled to London but were “rejected for a week” and only allowed to see David under the condition Nicola wasn’t present. He added that later, when the Beckhams visited Los Angeles, they refused to meet him at all.
Sources Speak Out
Despite the public fallout, insiders insist the relationship is “not beyond repair.” A source told PEOPLE that David and Victoria have repeatedly asked Brooklyn and Nicola to meet and talk. “David loves his kids. They are his everything,” the source said of Brooklyn, Romeo, Cruz, and Harper. Another insider close to Brooklyn and Nicola said the couple “never wanted any of this” and are “sick of it.” They claimed the Beckhams had “plenty of time to make amends” but continued to push false narratives.
Looking Ahead
The Beckhams’ return to social media suggests they are attempting to maintain normalcy amid the family drama. Whether the rift can be healed remains uncertain, but the posts highlight their focus on friendships and public image even as private tensions continue.
