The Beckham family, long hailed as one of Britain’s most glamorous dynasties, is once again at the center of a very public family drama—this time, played out across social media and celebrity news outlets. The latest twist? Cruz Beckham, the youngest son of Victoria and David Beckham, has waded into the fray by liking an Instagram video that pokes fun at his mother’s alleged antics during his brother Brooklyn’s high-profile wedding. The move comes amid a flurry of statements, job postings, and subtle social media responses that have fans and observers alike eagerly dissecting every development.
It all started with an Instagram Reel posted by comedian Olly Hume, who reenacted a moment from Brooklyn Beckham and Nicola Peltz Beckham’s much-publicized April 2022 wedding in Palm Beach, Florida. In the skit, Hume, pretending to be the wedding DJ, announces, “And now for the song requested by the mother of the groom for her first dance with her son,” before launching into Ginuwine’s “Pony”—a track famous for its suggestive dance associations. The video’s caption read, “Interesting moves Victoria,” and included hashtags referencing both the Beckham wedding and comedy, according to People.
The internet quickly noticed when Cruz Beckham, just 20 years old, gave the video his public approval by liking it. Social media users reacted with a mix of amusement and surprise. One commenter observed, “Cruz Beckham likes this tho,” while another added, “The fact Cruz has liked this.” Others praised Cruz for his apparent sense of humor about the situation, but the gesture also underscored the family’s ongoing internal tensions.
The Instagram Reel was a tongue-in-cheek response to Brooklyn Beckham’s recent bombshell statement, in which he broke his silence about his estrangement from his parents. In a lengthy Instagram post dated January 19, 2026, Brooklyn accused his mother Victoria of hijacking what was supposed to be a romantic first dance with his new wife, Nicola. “My mum hijacked my first dance with my wife, which had been planned weeks in advance to a romantic love song,” Brooklyn wrote. He went on to describe how singer Marc Anthony called him to the stage for the dance, but instead of Nicola, Victoria was waiting there. “She danced very inappropriately on me in front of everyone. I’ve never felt more uncomfortable or humiliated in my entire life,” he claimed, as reported by the Daily Mail.
The wedding itself, held at the Peltz family’s oceanfront estate Montsorrel in Palm Beach, was attended by some 500 guests and was widely covered by the media. Brooklyn’s post also revealed that the couple had renewed their vows in August 2025, more than three years after their original nuptials, in an effort to replace what he called “painful wedding memories” with new, happier ones. “We wanted to renew our vows so we could create new memories of our wedding day that bring us joy and happiness, not anxiety and embarrassment,” Brooklyn explained in his Instagram statement, according to People.
In the wake of Brooklyn’s public airing of grievances, Victoria Beckham has largely refrained from direct comment. Instead, she returned to social media on January 21, 2026, with two Instagram Story posts celebrating the birthday of her former Spice Girls bandmate Emma Bunton. Sharing a throwback photo from an old photoshoot, Victoria wrote, “Happy birthday @emmaleebunton, I love you so much!!” The timing of her post—just days after Brooklyn’s statement—did not go unnoticed, but Victoria made no mention of the family dispute.
Meanwhile, David Beckham has also avoided direct confrontation on the topic, but he did address the broader issue of social media use by his children. Appearing on CNBC’s financial program Squawk Box on January 19, 2026, David acknowledged that his children had “made mistakes” on social media, but he emphasized the importance of learning from those errors. “What kids can access these days, it can be dangerous. But what I have found personally, especially with my kids as well, use it for the right reasons. I’ve been able to use my platform for my following, for UNICEF. And it has been the biggest tool to make people aware of what’s going on around the world for children. And I have tried to do the same with my children, to educate them. They make mistakes, but children are allowed to make mistakes. That is how they learn. That is what I try to teach my kids. You sometimes have to let them make those mistakes as well,” David said, as reported by the Daily Mail.
As the family’s internal rift spills into the public domain, Victoria Beckham is reportedly taking steps to shore up her professional life. On January 22, 2026, it was revealed that she is seeking a new press assistant and social media intern for her fashion brand. The job advertisement, which circulated just days after Brooklyn’s accusations, calls for candidates with industry experience, excellent communication skills, and the ability to stay calm and organized. The press assistant role offers a salary between £24,000 and £36,000, with responsibilities including “ensuring the smooth running of the press department, building and maintaining strong relationships with contacts, and monitoring the media.” The social media intern, set to earn between £500 and £1,500 a month, will be responsible for day-to-day content creation and keeping tabs on real-time trends.
This move to strengthen her brand’s communications team comes at a time when the Beckham family’s image—so carefully curated over decades—is facing scrutiny like never before. Brooklyn’s claim that his parents have always put “Brand Beckham” first adds another layer to the narrative, suggesting that the family’s public persona has sometimes taken precedence over private relationships.
The saga has sparked debate among fans and commentators alike. Some see Brooklyn’s openness as a sign of modern generational transparency, while others question whether airing such grievances in public is wise—or fair to the rest of the family. Meanwhile, Victoria and David’s responses, measured and indirect, reflect an older-school approach to handling family matters behind closed doors, even as they acknowledge the challenges posed by today’s social media landscape.
As the dust settles, one thing is clear: the Beckham family, for all their fame and fortune, are not immune to the kinds of interpersonal struggles that affect families everywhere. And with the world watching, every social media like, post, and comment carries a weight all its own.
For now, the Beckhams continue to navigate the choppy waters of public scrutiny, balancing personal pain with professional obligations and, perhaps, hoping for a quieter chapter ahead.