A simple, relaxed and affectionate video posted by Victoria Beckham on Christmas Eve ended up taking on more meaning than it seemed. In the images, David Beckham is seen getting a pedicure at home while his son Cruz plays the guitar and sings the Spice Girls classic Viva Forever. Victoria, author of the hit, films while singing, a domestic scene, warm and almost banal, if not for the delicate context of the family.
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An intimate Christmas
Shared on December 24, the video shows part of the family living room, decorated for the holidays, with a lit fireplace and a cozy atmosphere. David, dressed in a white t-shirt and gray sweatshirt, relaxes with his feet propped up while receiving beauty treatments. Cruz, 20, plays the soundtrack of the evening, playing guitar and singing the hit released in 1997 by the group that made Victoria world famous.
The caption she chose reinforces the light-hearted tone: a joke about “love of sight” while wishing her followers a Merry Christmas. The moment went viral precisely because it showed a David Beckham far from red carpet glamor and a Victoria at ease in her pop past – something that rarely happens so spontaneously.
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The absence that attracts attention
Despite the festive atmosphere, one detail did not go unnoticed: the absence of the eldest son, Brooklyn Beckham. No mentions, no appearances, and no public signs of interaction with parents or siblings during the Christmas period.
The family scene comes just days after a new layer of already-discussed tension between Brooklyn and her parents emerged. Changes in social media interactions – such as blocking and no longer follows on Instagram – reignited rumors of a deeper separation.
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What do we know about the family split?
David and Victoria Beckham are the parents of four children: Brooklyn, Romeo, Cruz and Harper. Since Brooklyn’s wedding to actress Nicola Peltz Beckham in April 2022, speculation has arisen about behind-the-scenes conflicts within the family.
Some of the main points raised over the years include:
- The wedding dress: Rumors indicate that Nicola planned to wear a dress designed by Victoria, but the piece was never made. While sources differ on the reasons, the episode would have been one of the first frictions between daughter-in-law and mother-in-law.
- A Moment on the Dance Floor: Another recurring version suggests that Victoria had a standout moment at the wedding party, overshadowing a moment planned by Brooklyn and Nicola. However, those present at the event dispute this reading and affirm that everything happened naturally.
- Avoided Family Events: In May 2025, Brooklyn and Nicola did not attend David Beckham’s 50th birthday celebration, despite being invited. The absence was interpreted as another sign of estrangement.
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Social networks as a scene of conflict
The distance became even more evident with the movements on Instagram. Brooklyn stopped following her parents and siblings, and the same thing happened in reverse. Cruz, in turn, publicly denied that David and Victoria had “abandoned” their son, saying everyone was stuck.
Encrypted posts have multiplied. Brooklyn has publicly stated that he will “always choose” his wife, Nicola; Cruz shared messages praising family love and unity; Nicola has posted tributes to her own mother.
Each message was read as an indirect message, further fueling the narrative of an ongoing conflict.
Victoria breaks the silence
During recent interviews, Victoria Beckham tried to reposition the image of the family. In a conversation with Elle, he described the Beckhams as “very traditional” and noted that everyone has always been supportive of each other. In another appearance, he admitted how painful it was to read negative headlines about his children.
Without going into detail about Brooklyn or Nicola, Victoria clarified that she prefers to focus on work and family life away from outside “noise”, although this silence is also interpreted.
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A bond shaken but not broken
Sources close to the family say that despite the injury, the relationship is not lost. There is love, attempts at dialogue and frustration on both sides. Brooklyn, according to some reports, feels torn between loyalty to his wife and the bond with his parents, particularly with David, with whom he has always had a relationship marked by admiration, but also by demand.
The weight of experiencing everything in public
The pedicure video, at first glance irrelevant, ends up functioning as a symbolic counterpoint to this entire narrative. This shows what Victoria wants to stand for: a family that loves being together, laughing, singing and sharing small rituals. But, unintentionally, it also highlights what isn’t there.
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