Brooklyn Beckham and his wife Nicola Peltz were seen walking their dog on a Malibu beach, appearing happy and relaxed, in their first public appearance since releasing a six-page statement detailing a falling out with his family. The statement, released on Monday, included accusations that Brooklyn's mother, Victoria Beckham, called him "evil" and that his parents attempted to sabotage his marriage. Brooklyn asserted his allegiance to Nicola, stating he was standing up for himself for the first time and no longer wished to reconcile with his family, whom he accused of controlling narratives and prioritizing public image over genuine connection. He detailed instances of alleged parental interference, including his mother cancelling Nicola's wedding dress design, attempts to pressure him into signing away rights to his name, and Victoria's alleged "hijacking" of his first dance at the wedding. Brooklyn also claimed his wife has been consistently disrespected by his family, citing an instance where his mother refused to help Nicola rescue dogs during the Los Angeles fires, despite the couple previously supporting Beckham family events.
In contrast to the couple's public display of affection, Brooklyn's family members have been engaged in their own activities. His brothers, Romeo and Cruz, have been attending Fashion Week in Paris and promoting Cruz's new music, respectively. His father, David Beckham, has been attending the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, where he spoke about the importance of children learning from mistakes, without directly addressing his son's statement. Victoria Beckham has focused on promoting her fashion brand and celebrating her son Cruz's success, while reportedly being "devastated" by the fallout. The public has reacted with speculation, with many fans calling for a Spice Girls reunion tour as a potential distraction from the ongoing family drama.