The Beckhams are ‘appalled’ by Brooklyn & Nicola’s snub of David’s birthday

For several years now, there’s been an undercurrent of drama and interfamily beef within the Beckham clan. It spilled out in public around Brooklyn Beckham’s wedding to Nicola Peltz, then post-wedding, things seemed to calm down and a fragile truce was called. But things have really heated up in recent months as the Beckhams were trying to celebrate David Beckham’s 50th birthday in a multi-city celebration. Brooklyn and Nicola did not attend any of the celebrations or parties. They didn’t go to Victoria’s recent fashion show either. TMZ reported that Brooklyn and Nicola did go to England ahead of David’s birthday last week, wanting to spend some time with David privately ahead of the b-day party, but they were rebuffed. Now the Beckham fam says that’s not what really happened:

Brooklyn Beckham’s birthday snub of dad David is “appalling” — and his family “just can’t deal with this nonsense anymore,” according to a source. Despite reports that Brooklyn and his wife, Nicola Peltz Beckham, were rebuffed after asking to see David in London last week, Page Six is told the couple made no attempt to see the superstar athlete during his 50th birthday celebrations, amid a “very sad” and deepening family rift.

Brooklyn, 26, and Nicola, 30, are said to be very close to her billionaire parents, Nelson and Claudia, but “never go to [Beckham] family events anymore” or visit David and Victoria, a source in the know revealed. The young couple have not been pictured with Brooklyn’s parents or siblings since Christmas.

“In some ways this is no surprise, but I guess no one could believe they would actually snub David’s 50th when there were so many events they could have gone to, or ways to spend time with the family … their behavior has been appalling,” the source said.

“David and Victoria always turn up for Brooklyn and Nicola,” the source said, “whether it’s for the launch of his hot sauce brand or her movie premiere. This is just very sad.”

However, “Brooklyn’s family adores him and will always be there for him. They just can’t deal with this nonsense anymore,” the source said. “David and Victoria just want Brooklyn to remember who he is because this behavior isn’t him and isn’t how he was raised.”

[From Page Six]

Page Six has been stirring this drama for a while, but I actually believe that Brooklyn’s failure to turn out for any of his father’s parties has really changed things. It’s interesting that the Beckham family is trying to say that Brooklyn and Nicola didn’t even try to see David last week – then why were the Beckham-Peltzs in England? Because Brooklyn’s side maintains that David and Victoria wouldn’t see them. Anyway, the icing on this cake is that now People Magazine is getting Beckham briefings too:

Brooklyn and Nicola Peltz Beckham are navigating some tricky family dynamics. The couple currently have a strained relationship with Brooklyn’s parents Victoria and David Beckham, a source tells PEOPLE.

“There are tensions between Brooklyn and Nicola and the family,” the insider shares. While the pair have been noticeably absent from the Beckham’s recent functions, the source adds, “The relationship is definitely not beyond repair. They love and are always there for him. They’re just hurt and disappointed that he’s now playing no part in family life.”

The couple did not attend David’s star-studded 50th birthday party, although they received invite, PEOPLE has learned. On Saturday, May 3, the Beckhams celebrated the milestone with a star-studded dinner in London, which was attended by Brooklyn’s siblings, Romeo, 22, Cruz, 20, and Harper, 13. On Instagram David shared photos of what appeared to be a more intimate celebration that Brooklyn and Nicola were not at. Victoria shared a recap of the bash on Instagram, writing alongside a carousel of photos, “Creating special memories with family and friends. We love you all.” She also made sure to tag her other three children.

[From People]

“They’re just hurt and disappointed that he’s now playing no part in family life.” I definitely think part of this drama started because Brooklyn got married and left the nest to start his own life away from his parents. Do I also think that Brooklyn and Nicola have made mistakes and been rude to David and Victoria? For sure. But the core of this is “why is Brooklyn not attached to us constantly.” It’s just about navigating family sh-t – sometimes family members don’t get along, sometimes people leave the nest and marry someone you don’t like, sometimes people don’t make time for family birthdays. It sucks but it’s also completely normal?

Photos courtesy of Avalon Red, Victoria Beckham’s IG.