After the dispute that emerged between Brooklyn Peltz Beckham and his parents, David and Victoria, in which the eldest son dropped a bombshell about what happens inside his family and pushed the situation into unexpected territory, the famous couple chose a measured response.
As expected, the Beckhams decided to return to the world of social media in the most elegant way possible to confront the issue involving their son, without addressing it directly or fueling further controversy.
This Wednesday, December 21, both Victoria and David Beckham, aged 50 and 51 respectively, took to their Instagram accounts to wish very close friends a happy birthday through posts shared on their stories, marking their first public reappearance after the family tension.
Victoria Beckham's message to Emma Bunton
Victoria celebrated her friend and former Spice Girls bandmate Emma Bunton, who turned 50. In the post, she shared a clip from their time together in the iconic late-1990s pop group, a period that defined an era in music and culture.
The video shows Emma wearing her signature pigtails, smiling brightly into the camera, radiating joy and nostalgia. Victoria accompanied the clip with a message that reflected the strong bond and open communication that still exists between them.
Happy birthday @emmaleebunton. I love you so much!!
Victoria Beckham
That story was followed by another featuring the song released by the group in 1996 titled Say You'll Be There, whose music video was filmed in the Mojave Desert in California. To that post, Victoria added a brief but affectionate caption.
Happy birthday Baby."… "Kisses xxx.
Victoria Beckham
David Beckham's celebratory message to his Manchester United friends
During his time with Manchester United, David Beckham forged strong and lasting friendships. That is why he also returned to social media to congratulate Phil Neville and Nicky Butt on their birthdays.
With these posts, the famous couple made their presence felt after their son dropped a powerful statement that disrupted family harmony. The strategy employed by David and Victoria appears to be an elegant way of setting aside what their son said, choosing instead to focus on positivity and long-standing relationships.
I have been silent for years and have made every attempt to keep these matters private. Unfortunately, my parents and their team have continued to go to the press, leaving me with no choice but to speak for myself and tell the truth about only some of the lies that have been printed.
Brooklyn Beckham
I do not want to reconcile with my family," he continued, adding, "I'm not being controlled. I'm standing up for myself for the first time in my life.
Brooklyn Beckham
Values public promotion and endorsements above all else" and that "Brand Beckham comes first.
Brooklyn Beckham
Those were the words spoken by the famous couple's 26-year-old son, remarks that continue to resonate as David and Victoria choose silence and composure.
