Brooklyn Beckham posts birthday tribute to father-in-law after ignoring dad David Beckham

Brooklyn Beckham’s social media activity has once again fueled speculation about a rift with his family, especially with his father, David Beckham.

Brooklyn took to Instagram to post a sweet birthday message for his father-in-law, billionaire businessman Nelson Peltz. “Happy birthday to the best father-in-law,” Brooklyn captioned a photo with Peltz, calling him “an amazing role model.” The post included multiple pictures from the Peltz family celebrations and ended with “Love you.”

What made the gesture stand out wasn’t just the heartfelt message, it was the timing. The post comes weeks after Brooklyn noticeably failed to acknowledge his own father David Beckham’s 50th birthday in May. Even more striking was the silence on Father’s Day, when tributes from Beckham family members poured in, except from Brooklyn.

Brooklyn, 25, who took on the Peltz surname after marrying Nicola in 2022, has been living in the U.S. and growing increasingly close to the Peltz family. The couple often spends holidays and family occasions with Nicola’s side, and she has previously referred to Nelson as her rock.

This isn’t the first time fans have pointed out Brooklyn’s public alignment with his in-laws. His 2022 wedding reportedly caused tension between the two families, especially around planning and guest lists.

Despite the silence on Beckham family milestones, Brooklyn’s tribute to Nelson Peltz was full of warmth and gratitude - a move many view as a clear signal of where his loyalties currently lie.