Brooklyn Beckham snubs another family member's birthday as rift widens

Brooklyn Beckham has again drawn attention for not publicly acknowledging a family member’s birthday, deepening a public rift between him and his parents and siblings. The influencer, who now lives in the United States with his wife Nicola Peltz, reportedly did not publicly celebrate cousin Finlay James’s birthday on social media, a lapse noted by outlets covering the family.

Victoria Beckham, 51, marked Finlay’s birthday with a tribute to her 33 million Instagram followers, posting an old photo of Finlay as an eight-year-old and writing, “Happy birthday. We love you!!!” The post underscored a contrast with Brooklyn’s silence on Finlay’s day.

Meanwhile, Finlay’s older relatives did reference his day. Romeo Beckham, 23, posted a throwback photo with the caption, “Happy birthday broskie.” Cruz Beckham, 20, shared a photo of himself and Finlay dressed in sharp matching suits with a birthday message. Finlay is the son of Victoria’s sister Louise, and he has long maintained a close bond with his aunt and uncle, with David Beckham once attending a rugby match to watch him play at a school event in 2017.

The rift over Finlay’s birthday sits within a broader pattern of missed milestones in recent months. Brooklyn and Nicola renewed their wedding vows on August 2 at the Peltz estate in Westchester County, New York, but Victoria and David, along with Brooklyn’s brothers Romeo and Cruz and sister Harper, were not present for the ceremony or for the reception that followed. Reports indicate about 200 guests attended the “second” ceremony, but Brooklyn’s speech reportedly did not reference his parents or siblings.

A separate source told The Mirror that Brooklyn spoke from the heart about Nicola and the Peltz family, while noting the absence of other Beckhams at the vows. The tension has persisted even as Victoria is publicly projecting warmth toward her son and daughter-in-law; a spokesman for the family did not provide comment, and representatives have not offered further details beyond reported accounts.

Victoria has signaled a willingness to extend an olive branch. In addition to her ongoing charitable and professional work, her new Netflix documentary, announced last week, is placing the family in the public-facing spotlight once more. The project could influence how fans and media interpret the ongoing estrangement and whether a path toward reconciliation emerges.

Brooklyn’s absence from multiple family milestones adds to a months-long pattern of tensions that have kept him at a distance from his father’s 50th birthday celebrations and other key moments, such as the family’s absence at the vow renewal. Observers note that the rift has not only been personal but has also been reflected in how the family publicly marks important events.

Victoria’s friends and associates have suggested she remains hopeful that her eldest son will reconnect, while others close to the family emphasize the need for direct dialogue and private, reconciliatory steps. The public’s fascination with the Beckham clan’s dynamics continues as each party navigates personal loyalties, media attention, and the pull of separate careers and lifestyles.

As the family moves forward, the question remains whether Brooklyn will re-engage with his parents and siblings on future occasions, and whether Victoria’s renewed public profile through her Netflix project and other media efforts will help shift the tone of the ongoing dispute. For now, the family’s calendar continues to reflect a split between the Beckham name’s public legacy and the private, evolving relationships within.