The Beckham family drama has captured the attention of their neighbours in Great Tew and the surrounding area, revealing a community split over Brooklyn Beckham’s recent public airing of grievances against his parents, David and Victoria Beckham.
The controversy erupted when Brooklyn posted allegations on Instagram, accusing his mother Victoria of hijacking the first dance at his wedding to Nicola Peltz and suggesting attempts to undermine the ceremony. This rare public family dispute has provoked strong opinions among those living close to the celebrity couple’s countryside estate.
Some locals view Brooklyn’s openness as a brave stand given the Beckham family’s high profile. Laura Heeks, a 22-year-old event worker from nearby Chipping Norton, expressed a mix of understanding and concern. “There’s probably an element of truth there,” she said, comparing the situation to other high-profile family conflicts like Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s. “He can’t make that up and then go public with it. I don’t like the fact that he has ruined his whole family though. It’s a very brave thing to do.”
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Conversely, other neighbours urge the Beckhams to resolve their issues privately, warning that public disputes only fuel negative press. A local shopkeeper in Chipping Sodbury, who recalled positive encounters with David and Romeo Beckham, described the family as “nice people” saddened by the tension. “We just need to let people live and let live,” he said. “It’s a shame if they’re going to lose touch because I thought they were quite close-knit.”
Several residents emphasised the importance of family bonds and cautioned against exposing private matters publicly. One Chipping Norton local shared a poignant reflection after recently losing their own mother: “You just don’t get enough time with them. We don’t need to know about this. Keep your personal stuff for yourself.”
The Beckhams’ Cotswolds home, a £6.15 million estate purchased in 2016, is known for its extensive renovations and amenities. The 14,270 square foot barn conversion sits on two acres and includes nine bedrooms, a movie theatre, gym, underground wine cellar, and a football pitch, making it a private sanctuary amid countryside charm.
Opinions among locals regarding Victoria Beckham’s role vary. Some critique her as controlling, while others defend her, highlighting the pressures of maintaining a high-profile family dynamic. A visiting tourist was particularly blunt, calling Brooklyn “a spoilt little child” and questioning his achievements compared to his famous parents.
As the family’s personal struggles unfold in the public eye, neighbours remain divided—some sympathising with Brooklyn’s courage to speak out, others lamenting the exposure of intimate family conflicts. What remains clear is the impact of celebrity and privacy, and how even the tightest-knit families can face challenges under intense scrutiny.